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Mount Nelson Hotel

The Mount Nelson Hotel by Orient-Express is the most iconic luxury hotel in Cape Town situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural centre and close to the bustling V&A Waterfront and some of Cape Town’s best beaches. The hotel is an urban sanctuary with a romantic heritage, a unique sense of style, and a commitment to unparalleled service excellence.
The Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant oasis in a world where privacy is the new luxury and pleasure is all about peace and serenity.
The Hotel boasts six individual accommodation wings, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities. The 201 spacious rooms & suites are individually decorated and feature the latest in 21st century conveniences.
Each of the 57 suites and 144 bedrooms at the Mount Nelson Hotel are individually furnished and provided with fully appointed private bathrooms. All rooms and suites are non-smoking and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning units, luxurious 100% cotton linen and non-allergenic foam pillows, a data port for high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, bathroom scales, shaver sockets and shaver mirrors, daily newspapers, bottled water, 24 hour in-room dining and an on-site guest laundry service. Room view requests include a choice of the gardens; Table Mountain; the swimming pool and the private courtyard. Furthermore, private balconies are available on request.
Fine dining has long been a tradition at the Mount Nelson Hotel.
The Cape Colony is renowned for its food, prepared with an abundance of fresh local produce and tantalizing spices to surprise and delight the palate. Bistro-style al fresco dining is offered in the Oasis Restaurant, and famous Afternoon Teas are served daily in the Lounge.
The stylish bar, Planet, provides the perfect setting for sipping champagne and cocktails under the African night sky.
The Mount Nelson Hotel holds a number of facilities for guest’s recreation and relaxation.
The Librisa Spa has become one of Cape Town's leading day spas. There are eight individually decorated, oversized treatment rooms, including four specially designed tandem treatment rooms; and a sun-splashed conservatory and refreshment station where guests are invited to relax and indulge in healthy snacks. The spas signature product ranges are the locally produced Africology and Victorian Garden, Clarins and recently introduced top UK brand, Elemis. The spa offers a wide selection of massages, spa treatments and therapies and further facilities include: innovative changing areas containing sauna and steam baths, sensation showers and heated marble slabs.
Yoga Bliss is an intimate yoga studio located at Mount Nelson Hotel in a heritage building beside Librisa Spa, complete with pressed ceilings, wooden floors, colours and textures to soothe the soul. Group and Individual yoga practices are available.
Mount Nelson Hotel boasts two heated swimming pools within the hotel’s lush ‘urban oasis’ garden setting. The Oasis Pool is one the largest heated pools in South Africa and is perfectly suited to families. The Cottage Pool is reserved for guests over the age of twelve. Located in a secluded spot, it’s perfect for guests wanting to relax and enjoy some quiet time. Light lunches and drinks are served poolside.
For those with a more active spirit, the hotel boasts two magnificent all weather floodlit tennis courts located behind the sprawling lawns in front of the hotel. Racquets and balls are available for hire from the concierge desk.
Mount Nelson Hotel's state of the art fitness centre is fully equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
For avid and aspiring golfers the hotel offers an on-site golf practice net, and seven world-class golf courses are located within thirty minutes of the hotel.




