Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

5.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Property grounds
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Strelitzia)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1206 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Deluxe)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Long Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Planet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rick’s Cafe Americain - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Eco-certified family-friendly hotel near Kloof Street
Located close to South African Jewish Museum and Company's Garden, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town provides free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a deep-tissue massage at Librisa Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Asian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • A free area shuttle, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a ballroom
Room features
All 198 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is listed in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Portuguese, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Chef's Table
  • Oasis Bistro
  • Planet Bar
  • The Lounge
  • The Red Room

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 1045 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1308

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1135 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1135 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 1045 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

As of Jun 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town on Jun 23, 2025 start from $775.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 1045 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1135 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Kloof Street, Company's Garden, and South African Jewish Museum. Greenmarket Square and Iziko Social History Resource Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Reviews