Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Mount Nelson offers 198 rooms and suites with marble bathrooms, some featuring balconies. Options include Deluxe Rooms with garden or Table Mountain views, Junior Suites with open-plan lounges, and cottages set among rose gardens. Amenities include minibars, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some suites add kitchenettes, fireplaces, or separate living areas.
Dining & Bars
The hotel has five dining venues. Planet Restaurant serves locally sourced fine dining under Chef Rudi Liebenberg. The Verandah offers Cape Malay curry and Saldanha Bay oysters. Planet Bar specializes in cocktails, while the Lounge hosts afternoon tea with 60 global tea blends. The Chef's Table accommodates 12 guests for interactive kitchen-side meals.
Leisure & Activities
Facilities include two heated pools (one adults-only), tennis courts, and a fitness center with Peloton bikes. Librisa Spa has eight treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, and Africology therapies. Activities range from Fynbos sunset walks on Table Mountain to classic car winery tours. The Children's Club provides games for ages 4-12.
Location & Access
Set in Cape Town's City Bowl, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Table Mountain and 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby landmarks include the South African National Gallery (1 km) and Kloof Street's restaurants. The V&A Waterfront is a 40-minute walk away.
Services & Extras
Services include 24-hour concierge, babysitting, and pet amenities like a dedicated menu. Business facilities host up to 400 guests. Airport transfers, laundry, and private butlers are available. Unique offerings include portrait commissions by artist Cyril Coetzee and helicopter whale-watching excursions.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- 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
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
- In-room sink
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock