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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant hotel with 197 rooms and suites and is situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of Cape Town. The hotel is fantastically located to explore the attractions in and around Cape Town.

Cape Town, South Africa
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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
  • Feast on their infamous afternoon tea

  • Walk directly from the hotel into Company Gardens, a beautiful botanical creation

  • Choose to have a picnic lunch in the extensive gardens

  • Dine in the Planet Restaurant for innovative cuisine


Set in the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural centre with views of the towering Table Mountain, close to the bustling V&A Waterfront and some of Cape Town’s best beaches, Belmond Mount Nelson is one of the city's most iconic hotels. The hotel's selection of rooms and suites will suit any couple, group or family.

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has a great selection of facilities for guests to enjoy: wonderful mature gardens with large lawns and shady trees. Two swimming pools; the Oasis pool is one of the largest heated outdoor pools in South Africa and the Cottage pool, in a more secluded spot for over 16s only. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is great for children. There is a dedicated, fully supervised Children's Club for the under 12s. The hotel has renowned sporting facilities including two flood-lit tennis courts, golf practise nets, fitness centre and the tranquil Librisa Spa.

Each of Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s 197 rooms and suites has its own personality. All are beautifully appointed. There are suites ideally suited to families, with room for an extra bed; alternatively they also have some interconnecting rooms. The hotel has a secure and friendly atmosphere.

There are two excellent restaurants, the Planet Restaurant and Planet Bar and the Oasis Bistro, to choose from as well as the famous Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel afternoon tea, served in the lounge every day.

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Rooms

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

The Deluxe One Bedroom Suites boast a separate bedroom, large lounge, and dining area and some have balconies or a guest cloakroom. Each suite is individually designed and boast special features such as a Nespresso machine, marble bathrooms and walk in dressing rooms.

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Deluxe Room

Approximately 25 meters squared. Rooms have either a king-sized or twin beds with en-suite marble bathrooms. All Deluxe Rooms have sitting areas, some include a private balcony.
2 people
Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

King-sized bed with an en-suite bathroom. The Suite also features an open-plan sitting ares that has large glass windows with beautiful views of Cape Town.
2 people

Facilities

Golf

Golf

Tennis

Tennis

Spa

Spa


Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Located on the edge of downtown Cape Town, and close to Table Mountain, Mount Nelson Hotel is at the heart of the action - a short stroll away from the vibrant areas of Kloof and Long Streets, renowned for their bustling markets, restaurants and bars.

11-hours 50-minute British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport. The airport is located approximately 20-minutes from Mount Nelson Hotel and downtown Cape Town. Taxis are readily available at both ends of the journey.


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