Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun on any of the stunning beaches nearby or getting ready to stroll down fashionable Kloof Street, guests have the ideal central base from which to discover this exhilarating city.
Enjoying a superb location at the foot of Table Mountain, and just a short stroll from downtown, the resort offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five star hotels.
Discover a personal sanctuary at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, an icon amongst Cape Town luxury hotels. A row of restored historic cottages, adjacent to the secluded pool, make up the Garden Cottage Suites.
A luxurious home away from home, cottages are some of the finest holiday accommodation South Africa has to offer. Each sits behind a scented rose garden, enclosed by a picket fence, ensuring a haven of peace and privacy.
Interiors boast wonderful design touches, such as toile wallpaper, Venetian mirrors and oversized couches. Further features include a working fireplace, Nespresso coffee machines and glamorous marble bathrooms.
They are an idyllic romantic hideaway for honeymooners or couples.
Deluxe Junior Suites include a spacious bedroom and an inviting open-plan sitting area. Large windows let the outside in, while most have balconies where you can unwind.
Light and airy, Deluxe Junior Suites are found in the Main Building and Green Park wings.
Deluxe One Bedroom Suites are found in the Main Building, Green Park, Helmsley, Hof Villa and Taunton House areas of the hotel. They offer a true taste of grand living. Each boasts a separate bedroom, large lounge and dining area with Nespresso coffee machines. Some have balconies or a guest cloakroom.
Each is luxuriously appointed and individually designed, and some enjoy a walk-in dressing room. Some of these suites have a kitchenette and a wet bar, while all feature marble bathrooms with a walk-in dressing room.
Deluxe Studio Suites are a perfect choice for families travelling with children, as the added space allows for a cot or extra bed if required.
They are found in the Green Park and Helmsley areas of the hotel.
Located in the Main Building and Green Park areas of the hotel, some Junior Suites benefit from an inviting balcony.
For guests requiring more spacious accommodation, Junior Suites offer a bedroom with an open-plan sitting area.
These suites feature spacious bedrooms and a large separate, open-plan lounge area. Many offer an inviting balcony, while some also benefit from a personal wet bar.
One Bedroom Suites are found in the Main Building, Helmsley, Hof Villa and Taunton House areas of the hotel.
Studio Suites are situated in the Green Park, Helmsley and Taunton House areas of the hotel. Each is appointed with a luxurious marble bathroom, while some also feature a balcony.
Enjoy an open plan design, featuring a spacious bedroom and lounge area.
Each Superior room boasts a plush king-size or twin beds with luxury linens plus a writing desk and a marble bathroom.
These inviting, cosy rooms are perfect for single travellers or for accompanying children.
Deluxe Rooms combine understated charm with modern luxury. Each features a sitting area, perfect to unwind. Located in the Main Building, the Oasis Wing and Green Park, each Deluxe Room has a unique design and personality.
Some rooms offer a balcony, while all enjoy an inviting marble en-suite bathroom.
Leading interior designer Graham Viney has decorated the Presidential Suite in soft hues and luxurious silk fabrics. It features 1930s light fittings with baccarat crystal and an original desk dating from when the hotel opened in 1899.
The luxurious Presidential Suite encompasses a stylish marbled entrance hall, a dining area and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
A large lounge leads onto a balcony with loungers, perfect to soak up the stunning vistas.
There is also a wet bar, complete with a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, stove, sink and kitchen utensils.
Embark on a journey of culinary discovery with a unique dining experience in the hotel’s kitchen. The Chef’s Table is a custom-designed, interactive culinary experience featuring Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s finest cuisine and wines.
Take your seat in an alcove of the hotel kitchen, complete with an oversized mirror affording a perfect view of the chefs at work. Watch the experts as they prepare specific dishes.
Take the opportunity to discuss the recipes with them and talk about the inspiration behind each flavour combination.
Menus are designed on the day according to Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg choice of fresh seasonal and local ingredients.
12.00h - 15.00h
18.30h - till late
Offering sun-splashed lunches and an extensive breakfast buffet, restaurants in Cape Town rarely capture the essence of indulgence quite like Oasis Bistro.
The perfect spot for a hearty breakfast, let award-winning Chef Rudi Liebenberg escort you on a gastronomic adventure.
Fresh and vibrant, this sun-splashed terrace is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a refreshing cocktail in the summer.
In the bright dining room guests and visitors alike to sample delicious breakfasts all year round.
06.30 – 11.00h
12.30h - 15.00h
09.00h - 18.00h
Cool, chic, yet timelessly elegant, Planet Bar buzzes year round with well-heeled Capetonians sipping sundowner cocktails or pre-dinner champagne.
The bar’s stylish celestial décor, quirky touches and comfy couches create a relaxing ambience.
Whether you’re people watching from the terrace in the summer or curling up by the fire with a glass of red in the winter, this is the place to be
Planet Bar offers an extensive cocktail menu, a wide selection of champagnes and wines, and an assortment of light canapés.
from noon until late
Brimming with trendy bars and renowned for fine dining, Cape Town has a buzzing culinary scene.
Make sure to dine with the stars at one of the most stylish restaurants Cape Town has to offer.
Matching the décor are Chef Rudi Liebenberg’s heavenly menus, journeys of gastronomic discovery featuring the freshest local ingredients.
Crystal balls grace the entrance and the décor includes a galaxy-themed carpet, planetary chandelier and twinkling ceilings.
The unique, intimate atmosphere of the Planet Restaurant cellar is an ideal venue for a perfect private party.
From Mondays to Saturdays, the restaurant resonates to the sound of live piano music each evening.
18.30h - 22.30h
At Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, afternoon tea is a true institution. Make sure your trip to the Mother City is complete and experience the best afternoon tea Cape Town has to offer. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches filled with rare roast beef and rocket, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise or cucumber.
Follow with a delectable dark chocolate cake, lemon meringue and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves.
Adding a special local flavour is a typical South African milk tart, called “melktert” in Afrikaans. During the winter months you can also enjoy a selection of warm treats. Expect mushroom empanadas, tomato tarts and chicken pies.
The signature Mount Nelson Tea has been expertly blended from six teas: Darjeeling, Kenya, Assam, Keemun, Yunnan, Ceylon, and rose petals from hotel's garden. In addition, an array of leaf and flowering teas.
From June until further notice, Morning, Afternoon and Evening Tea will be served in the Sherwood Room.
This bright and enchanting space is rich with the hotel’s history, brought to life with live piano music.
Morning tea09.30h - 12.00hAfternoon tea13.30h - 15.30h 15.30h - 17.30h Evening tea18.00h - 20.30h
Smart casual
The fitness centre is equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment. A trainer is available for fitness assessments and programmes.
The locally popular hair salon offers a wide range of services, from cutting and colouring to conditioning and styling. Specialised bridal service and make-up lessons are also available.
Consistently recognised as the leading luxury spa Cape Town has to offer, rejuvenating signature treatments are designed to balance energy provide total wellbeing.
The Cottage Pool is located in a secluded spot and reserved for over-16s.
The Oasis Pool, one of the largest heated pools in South Africa, is ideal for families.
This picturesque area, with enormous boulders dividing small, sandy coves, is home to a colony of 2100 delightful African penguins.
This museum celebrates the once lively multiracial area that was destroyed during apartheid in the 1960s and 1970s, its 60,000 inhabitants forcibly removed.
Whether hosting a memorable meeting or a showstopping party, venues at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa, are the perfect stage.
Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or strolling down fashionable Kloof Street, Cape Town is the ideal honeymoon destination.
Location and unique flora combine to make these 52,800-sq-km botanical gardens among the most beautiful in the world.
Used as a prison from the early days of the VOC right up until 1996, this Unesco World Heritage Site is preserved as a memorial to those (such as Nelson Mandela) who spent many years incarcerated here.
Whether you're looking for a memento of your travels or the perfect present, the Signature Boutique has just what you're looking for.
Around 600 million years old, and a canvas painted with the rich diversity of the Cape floral kingdom, Table Mountain is truly iconic.
The lounge is the ideal place for young adults aged 12 to 18 to meet and have fun. Contemporary furniture, Xbox 360 games, a Nintendo Wii, a computer and big-screen TV provide a great entertainment space.
A colourful hive of activity, this centre for children aged 3 to 12 offers a range of educational games and toys, big-screen TV, blackboard wall, Nintendo Wii, beanbags and child-friendly furniture.
This excellent aquarium features denizens of the deep from the cold and the warm oceans that border the Cape Peninsula.
An outdoor ceremony in a lush garden, a grand reception in the elegant Ballroom or an intimate soiree in a charming function room.
BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL
76 Orange St, GardensCape Town, 8001South Africa