Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, is a lush oasis perfectly positioned in the heart of Cape Town. The iconic pink hotel has a rich heritage that is woven into the fabric of the city, and has been welcoming visitors since 1899. Seven separate historic wings make up the resort sprawling over nine acres of flowering gardens, ancient trees and rolling lawns, offering magnificent views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Devil’s Peak. The hotel offers two large heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts and a resident tennis coach, a children’s play centre with professional childminders and a glorious spa along with personal trainers and yoga classes. The hotel offers a feast of dining…
Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, is located in the vibrant, eclectic and cultural heart of Cape Town. Rich in history, the hotel has been welcoming visitors since 1899. The nine acre resort is an oasis of flowering gardens and rolling lawns, two heated swimming pools, two tennis courts and a glorious spa, all boasting magnificent views of iconic Table Mountain. A feast of dining options are offered, al fresco as well as in hidden storied spaces. Take just one step out of the hotel gates and discover the city's top attractions as well as authentic vibrant daily Cape Town city life.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- Complimentary Afternoon Tea for two guests, including a bottle of South African Methode Cap Classique, once during the stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- A Wild Wine Adventure — through 2027-07-16 · As our guest, enjoy privileged access to Cape Town’s Constantia Valley wine region to discover the beauty behind each bottle. Luxury accommodation Daily breakfast. A blind wine tasting paired with local farm-to-table harvest dishes on day one. Behind-the-scenes visits to three premium wine estates on day two, including: exclusive access by open top Jeep Wrangler, meeting with the wine makers, private cellar wine tastings, tapas-style lunch, mountain lookout photo session and biodegradable golf ball tee off over the vineyards. Mount Nelson Constantia gift package including wine from each…
- The Suite Life — through 2027-07-16 · Go all-out on luxury. Book any suite and anticipate an unforgettable escape in Cape Town. Luxury accommodation Daily breakfast A bottle of MCC sparkling wine in your room on arrival Early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability on arrival) USD$100 food, beverage or spa credit to use during your stay
- Stay A Little Longer — through 2027-07-16 · Who could resist another night in Cape Town? Book for three nights and stay for a fourth at our hideaway in Cape Town. Includes: Luxury accommodation. Daily breakfast.
In the know
Enjoy great people-watching during the Afternoon Tea. Mount Nelson is tucked in a real neighborhood – poke around nearby shops and restaurants. –Eleanor Hardy Louisville, Kentucky
The property, in facts
| Where | 76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | Belmond |
| Hotel group | Belmond |
| Rooms | 198 |
| Room types | 12 |
| Nearest airport | Cape Town International (CPT) · 11 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
| Sustainability | EarthCheck |
Rooms and suites
- Signature Suite: Strelitzia — Located in Green Park Wing Step into the Strelitzia Suite, a serene top-floor haven boasting awe-inspiring views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Named in…
- Signature Suite: Honeysuckle Cottage — The Honeysuckle Suite is one in a row of historic terraced houses built in the 1890s, featuring an original trellised verandah. Overlooking the pool and…
- Signature Suite: Thebe Magugu Suite — The Thebe Magugu Suite at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, is an afro-modernist haven, conceived as an immersive fusion of African heritage and English…
- Studio Suite — Studio Suite Upgrade: Deluxe Studio Suite Located in Green Park, Taunton House and Helmsley Wing Light and airy, Studio Suites are open plan and feature a…
- Deluxe Studio Suite — Deluxe Studio Suite Upgrade: One Bedroomed Suite Situated in Green Park and Helmsley Wing These large open plan suites feature a luxurious and spacious…
- One Bedroom Suite — One Bedroom Suite Upgrade: Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Located in the Main Hotel, Green Park Wing, Taunton House and Hof Villa. These suites feature spacious…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail
What advisors say
100% of the 8 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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