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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, ZA
- Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
- 97.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
- 73.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026
Best for
- families
- food & wine
- city breaks
- wellness
About Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town sits in the Gardens area and is recognised as an EMPTYJET Approved property. The hotel features 196 rooms and 86 suites, with a history dating back to 1899. Guests can choose from seven dining venues, including Amura for marine cuisine, The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse for Pan Asian dishes, and The Verandah for seasonal South African fare. Facilities include two outdoor pools, a kids club, Librisa Spa, tennis courts, and the Planet Bar. Complimentary shared airport transfers are available.
Mount Nelson has received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026, is ranked 73 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, and scored 97.5/100 on La Liste 2026. The hotel is also known for its famous Afternoon Tea service.
Why it stands out
Mount Nelson is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, prime Gardens location in Cape Town, and its recognition by Forbes Travel Guide, The World's 50 Best Hotels, and La Liste. Its extensive dining options, spa, pools, and family amenities further support its inclusion.
Key facts
- Keys
- 196 rooms · 86 suites
- Opened / renovated
- 1899
- Brand
- Belmond
- Type
- City, Family, Wellness
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
- Bar — Planet Bar for cocktails and champagne
- Afternoon tea — evidence: 7 restaurants and our famous Afternoon Tea service
Family
- Kids club — evidence: Kid’s Club
Services
- Airport transfer — evidence: Complimentary shared transfers t
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 catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand16 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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