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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

5 out of 5
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Guest reviews

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
279 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Breakfast included
Parking included
Air conditioning
Spa

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Map

76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape

Explore the area

Popular LocationSouth African Museum and Planetarium9 min walk
Popular LocationSouth African National Gallery14 min walk
Popular LocationSouth Africa Library15 min walk
AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)21 min drive

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  • Deluxe Suite (Junior)

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 45 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
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  • Superior Room

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 25 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsSuperior Room

  • Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

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    Room amenities

    • 69 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
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  • Deluxe Studio Suite

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    Room amenities

    • 55 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
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  • Junior Suite

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    4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 40 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
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  • Deluxe Room

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 35 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
    More detailsDeluxe Room

  • Suite, 1 Bedroom

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    Room amenities

    • 55 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
    More detailsSuite, 1 Bedroom

  • Suite (Studio)

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    Room amenities

    • 50 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 3
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  • Suite (Garden Cottage)

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    Room amenities

    • 48 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
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  • Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Studio)

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 70 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsDeluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Studio)

  • Presidential Suite

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    Room amenities

    • 112 sq m
    • Mountain view
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsPresidential Suite

About this area

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Company's Garden and Table Mountain, while South African Jewish Museum and Iziko Social History Resource Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Two Oceans Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Cape Town Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 8 min walk
  • South African Museum and Planetarium - 9 min walk
  • South African National Gallery - 14 min walk
  • South Africa Library - 15 min walk
  • Cape Town City Hall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • Lord Nelson Restaurant โ€“ Open on selected days.
  • Oasis Bistro โ€“ Pool-view restaurant with a bar. Serves breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. Reservations required. Kids' menu available.
  • Planet Bar โ€“ Garden-view Champagne bar. Serves light fare daily.
  • Chefรข??s Table โ€“ Restaurant offering local cuisine. Open on selected days. Reservations required.

About this property

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Family-friendly Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre, walk to Kloof Street
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free shopping centre shuttle. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site. All 198 rooms feature thoughtful touches such as bathrobes and slippers, along with free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Other amenities available to guests include LCD TVs, minibars and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers 198 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

2 the outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a health club. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Librisa Spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is listed in the 2018 Condรฉ Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQIA) guests.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60ยฐC or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AMโ€“11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Free food shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French
  • German

Business services

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Linens
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 26 March 2020 to 30 November 2020 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 990 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 990 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)

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
Safety features at this property include carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.
Is Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (amount may vary, subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (amount may vary, subject to availability).
Does Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 990 per vehicle, one-way, applies.
Where is Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel located?
This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of 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.
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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

4.9/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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Heated pool is actually very warm. Breakfast was amazing. The options and the quality. Enjoyed my balcony view. Some upgraded to the cottages which were very amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We returned to this hotel after an exceptional experience last year. Itโ€™s like an oasis in the middle of the City. We felt it had gone off a little this year. Reception and restaurant were still fantastic but pool service and afternoon tea service werenโ€™t great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb all round!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service, accommodation and food. Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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