Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Overview

The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel combines traditional grandeur with a modern, stylish outlook. In the heart of the city bowl, this Cape Town hotel offers five-star facilities and close proximity to local attractions and landmarks such as Signal Hill, Table Mountain and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. For a South African family or couples holiday with a touch of class, this hotel is the perfect pick.

How far is the nearest beach?

The hotel is about 6km from the beach.

Distance from airport

It is 21km from Cape Town Airport to the hotel.

Rooms

The hotel has Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites (including Accessible Suites and Garden Cottage Suites). Each accommodation type is elegantly furnished and features king-size or twin beds, a writing desk, an LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

Food & Drink

The star-studded menu at the Planet Restaurant ensures a stylish, delicious dining experience that is out of this world. With live piano music each evening and elegant galaxy-themed décor, guests will be in heaven at this venue. For sophisticated drinks and cocktails until late, head to the Planet Bar.

Sports & Entertainment

The hotel’s two outdoor swimming pools are heated, for maximum comfort and relaxation. The Oasis Pool is a large family pool open from October to April, and The Cottage Pool is an adults-only (age 16+) area with poolside service from November to March. The hotel also has a Signature Boutique shop, a hair salon and a fitness centre with a gym. Tennis, golf and swimming instructors can be booked by request. Additionally, the celebrated Librisa Spa offers relaxing treatments and massages alongside a Finnish sauna, steam bath and plunge pool.

For younger guests there is the Nellie & Nelson Activity Centre, which offers activities, games and toys for children (ages 3 – 12) every day from 10:00 – 18:00 (closed for lunch from 13:00 – 14:00). For the more independent youngsters (ages 12 – 18), the Teens’ Lounge is open from 10:00 – 18:00 (with an hour’s break for lunch), offering video games and a large-screen TV.