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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town · South Africa
4.7(185)Google ratingPrice on request
- City
- Wellness
- Family
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET levelsEMPTYJET PreferredTop band of the EMPTYJET ranking: strongest multi-source evidence of a true luxury standard. The properties we fly clients to most often.EMPTYJET RecommendSecond band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.EMPTYJET ApprovedThird band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.EMPTYJET rank #306
Mount Nelson
76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, ZA
- 73.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026
Best for
- families
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
About Mount Nelson
Mount Nelson, an EMPTYJET Recommend property in Cape Town's Gardens district, features 196 rooms and 86 suites. The hotel is home to six diverse dining venues, including Amura for marine cuisine, The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse for Pan Asian flavours, The Verandah for seasonal South African dishes, Oasis for farm-to-table offerings, The Fountain by Planet Bar, and a dedicated Lounge. Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools, tennis courts, the Librisa Spa, and the celebrated Afternoon Tea. A kids club is available for families.
Mount Nelson was ranked 73rd on The World's 50 Best Hotels list for 2025, highlighting its reputation in the luxury hospitality sector. The property has a 125-year history in Cape Town.
Why it stands out
Mount Nelson is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its award-winning status, diverse dining options, and prime location in Cape Town's Gardens. Its inclusion in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 (rank 73) and extensive amenities, including a renowned afternoon tea and kids club, make it notable for a range of travellers.
Key facts
- Keys
- 196 rooms · 86 suites
- Opened / renovated
- 1899
- Architecture
- Built in 1899, iconic ‘pink lady’ painted pink for peace in 1918, 125-year history
- Type
- City, Family, Historic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — 2 outdoor pools
- Tennis — evidence: Tennis courts
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Amura; The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse; The Verandah; Oasis; The Fountain by Planet Bar; Lounge
- Bar — Planet Bar for cocktails and champagne
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Famous for our iconic Afternoon Tea
Family
- Kids club — evidence: Kid’s Club
Wellness
- Spa — Librisa Spa
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Family
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-33.9320, 18.4117Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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