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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: An elegant hotel set close to the iconic Table Mountain

Feature: Offers its guests superb Cape hospitality

Rooms: 198 rooms & suites

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport

Transfer: 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport by private car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Situated in central Cape Town, under the shadow of the iconic Table Mountain, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has a long-standing reputation as one of South Africa’s finest luxury hotels. Historic character is prominent in the antiques and classic artwork displayed in the public areas, but the rooms and suites provide every modern luxury a guest could need. An ideal base for exploring the vibrant city and its buzzing day and nightlife, a short stroll takes guests to the heart of fashionable Kloof Street. Contrastingly, the hotel has been labelled a ‘city resort’, with verdant gardens and languid Afternoon Tea, offering a tranquil escape when rest and indulgence is needed. Suitable for couples and families alike, there’s a Teen’s Lounge and Children’s Club, conveniently located near the luxury hotel spa. Guests can enjoy a plethora of activities, from wine-tasting to tennis, and the hotel even has an artist in residence, ready to capture treasured memories on canvas.

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Why Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is so special...

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City Highlights

Cape Town is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - whether it be its history, architecture, cultural pursuits or the essence of its people. Dominated by towering Table Mountain and set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights, Cape Town offers a multitude of things to do and places to see. Here are a few of the places you might like to explore. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier tourist destination and entertainment hotspot. 250 stores, 45 different restaurants and bars, an arts and crafts centre, an internationally-renowned aquarium and a children's science exploratorium and museum combine to comprise this multi-purpose, dockside environment. The Cape of Good Hope and legendary Cape Point - 'the most famous promontory in the world' - is an area of spectacular beauty.

City Highlights at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Green Leaf

Sustainability is a key consideration for Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town . Their range of eco initiatives goes a long way in protecting South Africa for future visitors. Championing thoughtful and responsible practices whilst supporting its local community, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has been recognised for its efforts with Elegant Resorts' Green Leaf.

Romance

Quality time can be spent with a special someone by taking in the Cape's natural beauty or indulging in the area's gastronomic delights and rich heritage. Mount Nelson has designed luxurious, three-night, escapes especially with couples in mind. Highlights include a full-day tour of Cape Point Peninsula, romantic drive through the famous Cape Winelands, a seat at the Chef's Table, a visit to the hotel's spa for a couple's treatment or an authentic African drumming experience.

Romance at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Spa Breaks

The luxury Librisa Spa is one of Cape Town's most renowned, offering rejuvenating signature treatments that combine local know-how and international expertise to promote total wellbeing. For a truly African experience, the spa partners with skincare companies, Kalahari and Africology, who utilise natural indigenous ingredients in their product range. Face and body treatments take place in eight spacious rooms in the tranquil late-Victorian spa buildings, where guests can also luxuriate in the spa's thermal experiences, including a Finnish sauna, steam bath and plunge pool.

Spa Breaks at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Weddings

With venues including the ballroom for grand receptions, the function room for intimate gatherings or the lush garden for alfresco ceremonies, there's an array of elegant choices for guests wishing to marry. A team of coordinators advises on every detail of the big day, from flowers to décor and photography, ensuring the couple's every need is met. Morning brunches through to a full banquet can be offered for all tastes and dietary requirements, with a selection of world-class South African and international wines to enjoy.

Weddings at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Hotel Experiences

Artist-in-residence, Cyril Coetzee, can immortalise guests or their loved ones on canvas, with his special oil portrait painting service. Capturing likenesses from supplied photographs, a unique head and shoulders, couple or family portrait is delivered within a few days. Alternatively, those looking to hone their own creativity can sign up for Cyril's three-hour painting classes, suitable for novices and more experienced artists alike, and available for groups or one-on-one tuition.

Hotel Experiences at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
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Pricing

Stay 5 nights from £2,582 p.p. (Low Season) and from £5,422 p.p. (High Season) in a Deluxe Room, including breakfast and transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Each guest room and suite features air-conditioning, a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom amenities, personal safe, flat-screen satellite television, DVD/CD Player and a telephone. Wi-fi internet access is available in the guest suites.

Superior Room

Superior Room

Located in the main hotel and Green Park Wing, Superior Rooms are spacious and elegant and each one features a king-size bed (or twin beds), a mini-lounge, writing desk and luxurious en suite marble bathroom. Interconnecting rooms are available.

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

These guest rooms are located in the main hotel, Oasis Wing and Green Park Wing and offer a bedroom with a king-size bed (or twin beds), a seating area and an en suite marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower.

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Located in the main hotel or Green Park Wing, Junior Suites offer a king-size bed, spacious open-plan lounge area and a marble en suite bathroom with a bath and separate walk-in shower.

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Garden Cottage Suite

Garden Cottage Suite

These delightful, historic cottages are located in a secluded area in the hotel's grounds, opposite the adults-only heated swimming pool, and offer peaceful views over a private garden. Each one boasts a luxury marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, a bedroom with a king-size four-poster bed and a separate living room boasting a fireplace. Outdoors, the suites enjoy the advantage of a private terrace and rose garden. A perfect option for honeymooners and couples.

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Helmsley Family Suite

Helmsley Family Suite

Sharing the elegant style of the Classic Suites and located within the recently renovated Helmsley Wing of the hotel, the new Family Suites are simply perfect for a family of four to share. Boasting a spacious open-plan lounge area and private balcony, the suites are well appointed for families and face the beautiful hotel gardens.

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

The One Bedroom Suites can be found in the main hotel, Green Park Wing, Hof Villa and the Helmsley Wing. Each one has a king-size bed (or twin beds), a large marble en suite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower and a separate lounge with a writing desk, sofa, chairs and side tables.

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

Located in the Green Park Wing and Helmsley Wing, the open-plan Deluxe Studio Suites each offer a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds, a spacious lounge area (some have a dining area, too), a walk-in wardrobe, an en suite marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower and a private balcony or terrace.

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

The grandest, most spacious accommodation available at the hotel, the Presidential Suite is located in the Green Park Wing and boasts a marble entrance hall, spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, a large marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, a dining room, wet bar and an ornate living room featuring silk fabrics, 1930s Baccarat lighting, a Venetian mirror and a Louis-style desk from the hotel's 1899 lounge. In addition, the suite has a private balcony offering splendid views of the mountains.

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Overview

Overview

The hotel boasts two restaurants - Planet Restaurant and Oasis Bistro - and a Chef's Table. Morning and Afternoon Tea is available in the lounge or on the terrace. Planet Bar, meanwhile, is a hip venue attached to Planet Restaurant and is popular with discerning Capetonians, as well as hotel guests. Celestial and quirky design touches offer a timeless elegance and evoke a relaxed ambience, which is perfect for enjoying items from the extensive cocktail menu, Champagne, wine and a selection of canapes.

Planet Restaurant

Planet Restaurant

The elegant decor, with its crystal-studded entrance, Italianate pillars, high ceiling and subtle galactic themes, is one of Cape Town's premier dining venues.

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  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
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Oasis Bistro

Oasis Bistro

Enjoying an informal atmosphere, guests can dine alfresco on the sunny terrace overlooking the swimming pool.

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  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
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Cape Town Travel Information

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Climate

November to March is summer in Cape Town with average maximum temperatures of 27°C, which is definitely not uncomfortable as the days are cooled by the locally South Easterly winds known as the 'Cape Doctor'.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Cape Town: 11 hours, 30 minutes.

Table Mountain

Enjoy a thrilling ride to the summit of Table Mountain via a unique rotating cable-car, turning 360 degrees as you absorb jaw-dropping views across the whole of the Cape Peninsula. Prepare to be further awed as you find a viewpoint atop this show-stopping, crowd-pulling, 600-million-year-old mass of land – officially classed as one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’. Table Mountain is the star attraction of Table Mountain National Park, but the delights don’t stop there! Discover more striking granite and sandstone peaks, including the iconic Twelve Apostles, miles of boulder-strewn beaches and swathes of pristine forests.

Table Mountain
Robben Island

Take a moving yet fascinating tour of Robben Island, the ex-prison of Nelson Mandela and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book online in advance for an inclusive package of ferry rides, bus trip around the island, entrance tickets and guided tour of the prison.

Robben Island
V&A Waterfront

Named after Queen Victoria and second son, Alfred, the vibrant V&A Waterfront is a stylish seafront hub created on the site of an old working harbour. Today, it’s one of Cape Town’s top places to visit and is filled with stunning shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and various other attractions. Beyond the wonderful food, nightlife and shopping, the waterfront is also the place to hop aboard scenic sightseeing boat-trips and cruises.

V&A Waterfront
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

For stunning displays of unique Cape flora, follow the circular walks or free guided tours around the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world. Highlights include approximately 9,000 glorious plant species, an elevated fragrance garden, wonderful sculpture garden, information centre, gift shop and conservatory, housing plants from the continent’s more arid regions. Built in 2013 to celebrate Kirstenbosch’s 100th birthday, the Tree Canopy Walkway provides yet another way to admire the spectacular plant-life. A must-visit for everyone, there is even a special Braille trail.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Bo-Kaap

One of Cape Town’s most photogenic spots, the historic neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap is where freed slaves began to set up home after the 1830s emancipation. Truly vibrant, discover its tiny, cobblestone streets lined with brightly-painted, low-roofed houses.

Bo-Kaap
Museums

If you’re seeking to learn more about South Africa’s turbulent past, don’t miss the museum at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, or the small museum at Jetty 1, the original point of departure for prisoners en-route to the island. Expect to be equally moved as you step inside District Six Museum, based in an old Methodist Mission Church, housing reconstructions of living rooms, faded photos, testimonials and other memorabilia commemorating the multiracial area that was destroyed during the apartheid. Some township tours include a stop here. On a lighter note, the waterfront’s grain silo has had a makeover and is now the Zeitz MOCAA Museum, showcasing a colourful and contemporary collection of Southern African art.

Museums
Beaches

Less than ten minutes from the city centre, discover the rocky shores of Bantry Bay and Clifton’s four Blue Flag, white-sand beaches. Protected from strong winds by gigantic boulders, Clifton’s ‘4th’ beach is synonymous with a summer holiday: imagine ice lollies, bobbing yachts and tanned bodies. Next up is stylish Camps Bay, featuring a long, sandy beach lined with quirky cafés and fashionable restaurants. Bringing children? Then don’t miss Boulders Beach, home to a colony of adorable African penguins. Boardwalks and viewing points are positioned in the dunes, and the penguins are even known to share beach towels if you wander onto the sands!

Beaches
Cape Point

Just 60km southwest of Cape Town, Cape Point is in the ‘Cape of Good Hope’ nature reserve, part of the stunning Table Mountain National Park. Discover a region of spellbinding scenery, sensational seascapes, terrific walks, fantastic birdwatching (250 species!) and, often, empty beaches. To soak up the very best views, take the ‘Flying Dutchman’ funicular and ride to the upper lighthouse, where sheer cliffs drop into the turquoise ocean below.

Cape Point
Outdoor Activities

Cape Town’s naturally theatrical and scenic setting provides an amazing backdrop for outdoor fun, with hiking and mountain biking trails aplenty, world-class golf, exhilarating water-sports and adrenaline-pumping pursuits - like abseiling down Table Mountain or paragliding off Lion’s Head. Meanwhile, the nearby Atlantic Ocean offers glorious seasonal dolphin and whale-watching.

Outdoor Activities

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