Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

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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.

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From R 11 000 per person sharing, per night

LocationCape Town
From, per person · nightR 11 000
Operated byBelmond

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)

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 30 Apr 2025

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Green season

1 Mar 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

R 11 000

per person · night

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

R 13 300

per person · night

Festive

13 Dec 226 – 31 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast — Accommodation and breakfast daily

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

R 21 000

per person · night

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, 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
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.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
Kids' programme · Babysitting available
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.

"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
August 2026 · Australia · with Jolene Welsh · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

Speak to a safari specialist

Let's design your stay.

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.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. Your details stay private. View our privacy policy.

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Included

Complimentary travel insurance. Cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026.

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