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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
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About the lodge
An overview of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel.
Belmond Mount Nelson is a 5-star luxury hotel located at the foot of Table Mountain and is central to Cape Town's top attractions. With breathtaking views, an old world charm and modern touches, the Mount Nelson provides an unforgettable stay.
Highlights
- Located on a lush estate in the Cape Town city centre
- Rooms are modern with an romantic, old-world charm
- Excellent for families: large garden for children to play in & child-minders available
You should know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Belmond Mount Nelson. Child rates will apply.
The Detail
Each unique room boasts a sense of understated style. Rooms can be found in the main building and across the beautiful grounds. They each feature king-sized or twin beds, marble bathrooms, writing desks, Luxury bathroom amenities, widescreen LCD televisions, and wireless internet.
Each Deluxe Room features a sitting area, perfect to unwind. Some also include a balcony, while all have an inviting marble en-suite bathroom.
The Superior Rooms are inviting, cozy, and perfect for single travelers or for accompanying children.
The Suites are each individually designed and can be found across the hotel’s seven wings. Each suite boasts a king-sized or twin beds, marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, spacious sitting areas, luxury bathroom amenities, widescreen LCD television, Ipod dock, and wireless internet.
The Garden Cottage Suites sits behind a scented rose garden, enclosed by a picket fence. Interiors boast toile wallpaper, Venetian mirrors, and oversized couches. They’re an idyllic romantic hideaway for honeymooners or couples. Each suite boasts a king-sized or twin beds, marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, spacious sitting areas, luxury bathroom amenities, widescreen LCD television, Ipod dock, and wireless internet.
The Planet Restaurant is at the hub of Cape Town's trendy bars and fine dining and offers a unique gastronomic experience combined with sumptuous cuisine prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Librisa Spa promotes complete relaxation with various treatment options to offer guests, as well as a steam room and sauna.
Children are kept busy in The Nellie and Nelson Activity Centre at no additional cost whilst parents take the time to enjoy a couples treatment or visit one of Cape Town's top attractions.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, daily buffet breakfast served in the Hotel restaurant or Continental In-Room Dining breakfast
- Complimentary Shuttle to the Waterfront
- Complimentary internet access for the duration of stay
- Use of business center (subject to availability)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2025
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Mar 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily
R 11 000
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily
R 13 300
Festive
13 Dec 226 – 31 Dec 2026
Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily
R 21 000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children of all ages welcome. Guests 18+ charged as adults. Extra bed/cot fees may apply and are not included in the room rate.
Notable exceptions
- City hotel in Cape Town — no game drives or walking safaris apply. The Cottage Pool is reserved for guests aged 16 and over; the Oasis Pool is family-friendly. Family-suitable accommodation is offered via selected Classic and Deluxe Suites with kitchenette/wet bar configurations, and additional cots can be provided in-room. The Nellie & Nelson Children's Centre caters to ages 4–12 with educational games, toys and organised activities. Babysitting is available as an in-room amenity. Librisa Spa is closed for renovations until October 2026, with a pop-up spa operating at Taunton House in the interim.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel.
Star bed
Ngala Treehouse
The Ngala Treehouse is a luxurious, private, 4-level overnight treehouse set deep in the wilderness of Ngala Private Game Reserve. Level 3 features a covered, weatherproofed king-size bed, while Level 4 offers an open sleep-out platform under a retractable awning. Guests enjoy a starlit picnic dinner, sundowners, and a fully off-grid, intimate wilderness experience. Maximum 2 adults and 2 children (10–16 years). Must be booked in conjunction with a cottage or tent at Ngala Safari Lodge or Ngala Tented Camp.
Overnight stay. Max 2 adults and 2 children (10–16 years only). Must be booked in conjunction with accommodation at Ngala Safari Lodge or Ngala Tented Camp. Private. Rates: refer to 2025 Lodge accommodation rate sheet.
- Cost
- Please refer to 2025 Lodge accommodation rate sheet for rates
- Availability
- Subject to availability; advance booking required in conjunction with lodge accommodation
Fly-camp overnight
A Night Under the Stars
At Phinda Private Game Reserve, guests enjoy an afternoon game drive before arriving at a romantic bush fly-camp set up in a remote location. The camp features comfortable beds with full duvets, warm blankets, mosquito nets, chairs around a blazing campfire, and lanterns in the trees. The ranger prepares a bush dinner on the fire and an armed guard patrols the site overnight. This is a supplement to existing lodge accommodation.
Overnight. Max 6 guests. Minimum age 12 years. Private. Cannot be pre-booked; subject to availability of a guide and vehicle. Supplement in addition to accommodation booked.
- Cost
- 2 860 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability of a guide and vehicle; cannot be pre-booked
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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