Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

The stay

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is an iconic pink retreat nestled between the slopes of Table Mountain and the vibrant city of Cape Town. Since 1899, it has offered a world of relaxation and glamour, featuring storied gardens, a legendary afternoon tea, and pioneering gastronomy with local roots. The hotel provides a tranquil oasis with luxurious rooms, suites, and signature villas, alongside world-class amenities including a spa, heated swimming pools, and tennis courts.

A visit to this historic pink retreat places you within Cape Town’s elegant gardens, where quiet corners and open lawns invite unhurried mornings. Afternoon tea remains a daily ritual, while spa treatments, heated pools, and tennis courts offer varied ways to spend the day. The kitchens continue to celebrate local ingredients through inventive menus, and children have their own supervised activities when families travel.

Within a tailor-made Cape Town safari, the hotel supplies a refined base for day excursions into surrounding reserves, with breakfast included each morning. Its central location allows early departures for wildlife viewing and returns in time for evening relaxation beside the pools or within the spa.

Amenities

• Spa
• Plunge Pool
• Steam Bath
• Finnish Sauna
• Children's Club
• Gardens
• Tennis Courts
• Heated Swimming Pools

Rooms and suites

• Rooms
• Suites
• Speciality Suites
• Accessible Suites
• Signature Suites

Meal plans

• Breakfast Included