Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

76 Orange Street, City Bowl, Cape Town, South Africa - Heart of Cape Town
9.7/10 · 184 reviews

Featuring a lush location a mere 14 minutes' walk from the imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum, the 5-star luxurious Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town boasts 2 outdoor tennis courts. Providing guests with a swimming pool and a treatment room and a wellness facility, the authentic hotel is located fairly close to the four-screen Labia Theatre.

Location

The hotel in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak is merely 1.9 km from Oranjezicht City Farm and 2.8 km from such shopping venues as the inventively designed retail Watershed Market. Slave Lodge Museum is 18 minutes' walk away, while Christopher Moller Art Gallery is in the immediate vicinity of the Mount Nelson. Visit Lower Molteno Reservoir, 600 metres from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Africa. Explore the historical sights of Cape Town, starting with the walled pentagonal Castle of Good Hope situated 2.2 km away. Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is within 20 minutes' walk of Cape Town train station.

Rooms

The smoke-free rooms feature a balcony and a separate seating area complete with individual climate control, as well as an LCD TV set and premium cable channels. Appointed with a writing table, the air-conditioned rooms also offer a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. Spacious bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms overlook the fountain.

Food & Drinks

The Mount Nelson Cape Town offers a daily kid-friendly buffet breakfast. The Indonesian restaurant in this Cape Town hotel serves Cantonese dishes, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can try Italian options. Boasting mountain views, Red Room, an onsite restaurant, is open for dinner. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. There is also a restaurant with different contemporary dishes in the area.

Leisure & Activities

The Mount Nelson indulges guests with a sauna and playground free of charge. The property offers a sundeck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge as well as a personal trainer and yoga instruction. Activities such as hiking, lawn tennis, and billiard can be arranged by this hotel.

Why choose Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Select room
  • Heated swimming pool experience

  • Exceptional wellness spa facilities

  • Award-winning afternoon tea service

  • Extensive event and meeting spaces

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • Shuttle

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • Shuttle
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Shuttle

  • Paid shuttle service

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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From USD 1060 per night
Check-in 1 Nov 2026
Check-out 2 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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          Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
          Check-in:
          from 15:00 until 23:59
          Check-out:
          until 11:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.