Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
About the hotel
"The iconic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is the rose-coloured grande dame of Cape Town, boasting elegant guestrooms, truly stellar dining and the city’s best spa."
Painted pink in 1918 to symbolise peace, visitors are still lured beyond the doorstep; they come to enjoy the hotel’s notorious and imaginative cuisine and the many facilities beneath the gaze of Table Mountain. Service is impeccable, and there are many restaurants, bars, shops and city sights just outside the gates.
Mount Nelson is a big hotel, where each of the 198 guestrooms and suites is individually styled and, while none of them offers sea or mountain views from the beds, the hotel is in a central, convenient location that makes life a dream come true. Just across the street are the Company Gardens through which a delightful stroll will take you past museums and... Show more
Painted pink in 1918 to symbolise peace, visitors are still lured beyond the doorstep; they come to enjoy the hotel’s notorious and imaginative cuisine and the many facilities beneath the gaze of Table Mountain. Service is impeccable, and there are many restaurants, bars, shops and city sights just outside the gates.
Mount Nelson is a big hotel, where each of the 198 guestrooms and suites is individually styled and, while none of them offers sea or mountain views from the beds, the hotel is in a central, convenient location that makes life a dream come true. Just across the street are the Company Gardens through which a delightful stroll will take you past museums and shaded lawns and into the bustling city centre. Kloof Street, with its trendy restaurants and bars, couldn’t be closer.
Or you may decide to stay put (and who could blame you?), as here you’ll find the most wonderful spa in the city and the best pool area (there are two), too – not to mention the restaurants and bars. Wake up with the breakfast buffet at Oasis, or indulge in champagne and a lavish spread at the Sunday jazz brunch. Have a light lunch or afternoon tea in the lounge, but be sure to save room for the dim sum served in the opulent Red Room by Chef’s Warehouse and sundowners at Planet Bar.
It's important to note that the East Wing of the hotel is a better choice when it comes to choosing a room. London-based interior designer Inge Moore Muza Lab oversaw the renovations of these contemporary and understated rooms which are elegant, slick and very comfortable. Marble bathrooms don’t disappoint, but if you’re looking for the ultimate retreat, the Garden Cottage Suites, complete with their own picket fence, are very special indeed.
By all means, bring the kids. South Africans by nature are loving and warm (and tolerant), and the child-friendly facilities here – heated pool, teen room, toddler care and a spa menu for little girls – make this hotel a parents' dream. And while the little ones are off enjoying kid-friendly activities, adults can hit the tennis courts or join a yoga class in the gardens.
Hotel amenities
Painted pink in 1918 to symbolise peace, visitors are still lured beyond the doorstep; they come to enjoy the hotel’s notorious and imaginative cuisine and the many facilities beneath the gaze of Table Mountain. Service is impeccable, and there are many restaurants, bars, shops and city sights just outside the gates.
Mount Nelson is a big hotel, where each of the 198 guestrooms and suites is individually styled and, while none of them offers sea or mountain views from the beds, the hotel is in a central, convenient location that makes life a dream come true. Just across the street are the Company Gardens through which a delightful stroll will take you past museums and shaded lawns and into the bustling city centre. Kloof Street, with its trendy restaurants and bars, couldn’t be closer.
Or you may decide to stay put (and who could blame you?), as here you’ll find the most wonderful spa in the city and the best pool area (there are two), too – not to mention the restaurants and bars. Wake up with the breakfast buffet at Oasis, or indulge in champagne and a lavish spread at the Sunday jazz brunch. Have a light lunch or afternoon tea in the lounge, but be sure to save room for the dim sum served in the opulent Red Room by Chef’s Warehouse and sundowners at Planet Bar.
It's important to note that the East Wing of the hotel is a better choice when it comes to choosing a room. London-based interior designer Inge Moore Muza Lab oversaw the renovations of these contemporary and understated rooms which are elegant, slick and very comfortable. Marble bathrooms don’t disappoint, but if you’re looking for the ultimate retreat, the Garden Cottage Suites, complete with their own picket fence, are very special indeed.
By all means, bring the kids. South Africans by nature are loving and warm (and tolerant), and the child-friendly facilities here – heated pool, teen room, toddler care and a spa menu for little girls – make this hotel a parents' dream. And while the little ones are off enjoying kid-friendly activities, adults can hit the tennis courts or join a yoga class in the gardens.
Hotel amenities
Room types
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Deluxe Garden Cottage Suite
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68 m² / 732 ft²
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King bed
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Garden view
Situated in a row of restored historic cottages adjacent to a secluded pool
Each cottage sits behind a scented rose garden enclosed by a picket fence, ensuring a haven of peace and privacy
Balcony or enclosed patio offers charming garden views
Separate living and dining areas, working fireplace and a small library
Kitchenette and wet bar
Décor includes toile wallpaper, Venetian mirrors and oversized couches
One king-size bed, duvet, pillow top mattress and luxury linens
Marble bathrooms offer a bathtub, separate walk-in shower and walk-in dressing room
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
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Deluxe Junior Suite
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42 m² / 452 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Open plan junior suites with a spacious bedroom and lounge area
Located on higher floors in the Main Hotel and Green Park Building
Balcony or terrace
Amazing views of Table Mountain or Lion’s Head or the hotel’s gardens
Choice of one king or two twin beds, duvets, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Full-size marble bathroom appointed with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower
Some of these suites have a walk-in wardrobe
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Extra bed available on request
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
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68 m² / 732 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Deluxe One Bedroom Suites offer grand living at its finest
Located in the Main Hotel and the Green Park Building
Entrance hall, separate bedroom and large separate living area
Elegantly decorated and magnificently furnished
Panoramic views of the hotel gardens and Lion’s Head
Walk-in closet with dressing room
Choice of one king or two twin beds - some are poster beds, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Luxurious marble bathroom
Some of these suites have a balcony or a kitchenette
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Deluxe Room
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32 m² / 344 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Located in the Main Hotel, Green Park Building and the Oasis Building
Larger than Superior Rooms, these well-appointed rooms offer a full-size bathroom
Magnificent views of Table Mountain or the Oasis pool or the hotel’s splendid gardens
Most Deluxe Rooms are appointed with a balcony or terrace
Choice of one king or two twin beds with duvets, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Large ensuite marble bathroom; many offer a separate bathtub and walk-in shower
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Extra bed available except rooms in Oasis Building
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Deluxe Studio Suite
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59 m² / 635 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Light and airy open plan suites with a large bedroom and spacious lounge area
Located in the Helmsley and Green Park Buildings
Offering more space than Studio Suites
Views are of Table Mountain or Lion’s Head or hotel gardens
Choice of one king or two twin beds, duvets, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Luxurious marble bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower
Some suites offer a private balcony or terrace and a walk-in closet
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Extra bed available on request
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Garden Cottage Suite
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46 m² / 495 ft²
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King bed
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Garden view
Highly sought after, Garden Cottage Suites are havens of peace and privacy
These historic cottages are located adjacent to a secluded pool and gardens
Cottages feature a terrace behind a scented rose garden enclosed by a picket fence and enclosed patio
Decorated with toile wallpaper, Venetian mirrors and oversized couches
One king-size bed, some cottages feature romantic four-poster beds
Glamorous marble bathrooms offer a shower over the bathtub plus a walk-in dressing room
Working fireplace, kitchenette and a wet bar
Separate living and dining areas plus a small library
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Honeysickle Suite

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96 m² / 1,033 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
The Honeysuckle Suite is one in a row of historic terraced houses, built around the 1890s
Highly sought after by guests, Cottage Suites are especially ideal for long stays
The Honeysuckle Suite was recently converted to a two-bedroom suite
Cottages feature original trellised and furnished verandahs, a charming architectural set piece
Views are of the Garden Cottage pool
Redecorated by Graham Viney, with a light and charming classic design
Décor offers contemporary striped carpets in the bedrooms and printed linen curtains
Private flowering gardens, high ceilings, antiques and fine art
Comfortable sitting area with sofa and working fireplaces
Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, oven, stove top and microwave oven
Direct access to the hotel’s second heated swimming pool
Bedding features two king bedrooms, each with a walk-in wardrobe and widescreen Smart TV
Two marble bathrooms are each appointed with a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower
Double wash basins, heated towels and luxury bath amenities
Widescreen Smart TVs
Complimentary WiFi
Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
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Junior Suite
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39 m² / 420 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Located in the Main Hotel and Green Park Building
Added space featuring an open-plan lounge area with comfortable seating
Views are of the mountain or hotel gardens
Choice of one king or two twin beds with duvets, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Full-size marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower
Some of these suites feature a balcony and a walk-in wardrobe
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Extra bed available on request
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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One Bedroom Suite
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42 m² / 452 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Located in the Main Hotel
These suites feature a large separate living area and a larger bathroom
Views are of Table Mountain or the hotel’s gardens
Large bedroom offers choice of 1 king or 2 twins with pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
En-suite marble bathroom offers a bathtub, separate walk-in shower cabin and dressing room
Some of these suites feature a private balcony or terrace and a walk-in closet
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Extra bed available on request
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Strelitzia Suite
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111 m² / 1,195 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
A soft-hued haven created by designer Graham Viney
Fine silk fabrics, 1930s lights and Baccarat crystal
Balcony with sunbeds
Extra spacious separate living area
Original 1899 writing desk
Dining room
Kitchenette
Dressing room
Premium pillows and luxury linens
Marble bathroom with bathtub separate shower and designer bath amenities
TV with international channels
Fully stocked minibar
In-room climate control
Daily newspaper
1 adult and 1 child extra bed available on request
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Studio Suite
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49 m² / 527 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Light and airy, Studio Suites are open plan and feature a spacious bedroom and lounge area. Views are of Table Mountain or the hotel's gardens.
King size or two twin beds
Living area
Some offer a kitchenette
Marble bathroom with separate shower
Some have a balcony
Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
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Superior Room
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25 m² / 269 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Located in both the Main Hotel and the Green Park Building
Rooms in the Main building vary in size from 25-29m²; Green Park Building rooms are larger
Views are of the hotel gardens or Table Mountain
Perfect for solo travellers or as a child’s room
Choice of one king or two twins with duvets, pillow top mattresses and luxury linens
Marble bathrooms offer a shower only or shower over the bathtub and single vanity
Some rooms offer a mini-lounge area and a balcony
Large desk, IDD 2-line phones and voice mail
Widescreen Smart TVs with international channels
Fully stocked in-room bar and personal safe
In-room climate control
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Pets are not accepted. Certified service animals for vision-impaired guests are welcomeLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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Thebe Magugu Signature Suite
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103 m² / 1,109 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Newly debuted, the Thebe Magugu Suite is a luxurious suite at Mount Nelson that provides an immersive portal into Thebe Magugu's artistic visions.
The suite is a true Afro-Modernist sanctuary, where South African heritage meets Afro-English design sensibilities – both a space of beauty and a living testament to craftsmanship, storytelling and innovation.
Conceived by local fashion designer Thebe Magugu
An afro-modernist sanctuary, conceived as an immersive fusion of African heritage and English sensibilities
Afro-Modernism transcends design and becomes a living narrative, offering a curated repository of craft and culture including overscale artworks
Contemporary and traditional décor features a rich palette of invigorating greens, deep indigos, warm neutrals and earthy ochres
Premium views include Lion’s Head, the hotel’s gardens and Palm Avenue
Furnished balcony
Bespoke art and antiques and hardwood flooring
Sitting area separate from the bedroom
Dining table for six guests, wet bar and guest powder room
Sumptuous king-size bed with pillow top mattress and luxury linens
Sleek marble bathroom appointed with a deep soak bathtub and separate walk-in shower
Double wash basins, heated towels and upscale bath amenities
Large Smart TV with international channels
Complimentary high-speed WiFi, dual voltage and IDD phones
Bottled water and a well-stocked personal bar
Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPExclusive VIP benefits
€ Become a Premium Member to reveal our VIP rateTotal 1 nightOur ASMALLWORLD VIP Rate gives you access to a world of extraordinary benefits at no extra cost.
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