AN ICONIC HOTEL IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN
First opened in 1899, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has long been one of the city’s landmark hotels. Located at the foot of Table Mountain and surrounded by landscaped gardens, the property sits close to the city centre, the V&A Waterfront and the Atlantic coastline. Known locally as ‘The Nellie’, the hotel combines historic architecture with a more contemporary approach to luxury hospitality.
Accommodation is spread across several wings and garden cottages, with rooms and suites overlooking the gardens, Table Mountain or the city. Interiors combine classic detailing with contemporary design, while larger suites offer more residential-style living spaces suited to longer stays.
The hotel continues to evolve through collaborations with South African artists, designers and chefs. The THEBE MAGUGU SUITE, created in partnership with South African designer Thebe Magugu, brings an Afro-modernist aesthetic to one of the hotel’s historic wings through custom furnishings, locally crafted details and contemporary African design influences.
Dining remains an important part of the Mount Nelson experience, from the hotel’s long-established afternoon tea to more contemporary culinary offerings across its restaurants and bars. The recent addition of Amura has expanded the dining experience further with a seafood-focused restaurant led by Michelin-starred Spanish chefs, centred around seasonal produce and sustainability-led cuisine.
Facilities include heated swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre, tennis courts and extensive gardens that create a quieter atmosphere within the city. The hotel also provides easy access to Cape Town’s museums, galleries, restaurants and surrounding winelands.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town works particularly well for travellers seeking a more classic and established base in the city, while ongoing additions in design and dining continue to bring a more contemporary cultural dimension to the property.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
At a glance
- Historic luxury hotel at the foot of Table Mountain
- Opened in 1899 and widely known locally as ‘The Nellie’
- Set within landscaped gardens in Cape Town’s Gardens district
- Collection of rooms, suites and garden cottages across several wings
- Home to the recently introduced THEBE MAGUGU SUITE
- Centrally located close to the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and the city centre
For leisure and pleasure
- Afternoon tea served in the gardens and lounge
- Amura seafood restaurant led by Michelin-starred Spanish chefs
- Spa and wellness centre
- Heated swimming pools and tennis courts
- Easy access to Cape Town’s galleries, museums and restaurants
- Day trips to the Cape Winelands and Cape Peninsula available from the hotel
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