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Awarded Best Hotel in Africa by World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024. Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, is a lush oasis perfectly positioned in the heart of Cape Town. The iconic pink hotel has a rich heritage that is woven into the fabric of the city, and has been welcoming visitors since 1899. Seven separate historic wings make up the resort sprawling over nine acres of flowering gardens, ancient trees and rolling lawns, offering magnificent views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Devil’s Peak. The hotel offers two large heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts and a resident tennis coach, a children’s play centre with professional childminders and a glorious spa along with personal trainers and yoga classes. The hotel offers a feast of dining options, including the Chef’s Table restaurant in the heart of the kitchen, traditional Afternoon Tea in the lounge and conservatory, the poolside Oasis, The Red Room underground Pan-Asian restaurant, vibrant Planet Bar which spills out onto the terrace, The Fountain by Planet Bar and Harvest Tables in the gardens and Sunday Jazz Brunches. On the doorstep of the property you will discover the city's top cultural attractions within walking distance; step out from the Kloof Street gate and you will find the place where Capetonians live and play, a street lined with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and so much more. A mere ten minutes drive takes you to Cape Town’s famous white sandy beaches and just twenty minutes drive to the Cape’s oldest award-winning wineland estates. Check into one of The Nellie’s pet-friendly rooms equipped with Chommies items,and explore the expansive grounds of Cape Town’s iconic inner city oasis with your travelling four-legged friend.
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Staging area
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
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Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballroom | 5,683.3 sq. ft. 90.9 x 39.6 sq. ft. | 13.1 ft. | 110 | 70 | 80 | 110 | 84 | 52 | 46 | 75 | 58 |
Planet Room | 2,658.7 sq. ft. 39.0 x 57.1 sq. ft. | - | 50 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 24 | 18 |
Room 6 | | 344.4 sq. ft. 19.7 x 15.7 sq. ft. | 10.8 ft. | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Oasis Bistro | | 3,293.8 sq. ft. 127.4 x 32.1 sq. ft. | - | 50 | - | 40 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - |
BALLROOM A +B | 3,293.8 sq. ft. - | - | 300 | 64 | 180 | 300 | 280 | 150 | - | - | - |
BALLROOM A | 1,786.8 sq. ft. - | - | 120 | 36 | 80 | 120 | 120 | 40 | - | - | - |
BALLROOM B | 1,496.2 sq. ft. - | - | 110 | 30 | 60 | 100 | 110 | 40 | - | - | - |
BALLROOM C | 1,377.8 sq. ft. - | - | 80 | 30 | 80 | 60 | 80 | 36 | - | - | - |
GREENPARK | 667.4 sq. ft. - | - | 45 | 14 | 30 | 45 | 40 | 24 | - | - | - |
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Recent accolades include: 2025 Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Rating Forbes VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality Fodor’s 100 Best Hotels in the World for 2025 | “The Best Hotels in Africa” 2024 Robb Report Best of the Best Art Deco Hotel 2024 Conde Nast Traveller #12 in the category Best Hotel in Africa World’s 50 Best | Best Hotel in Africa & Ranked #28 Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Rating Travel + Leisure 500 List Hotels Magazine's Top 25 Hotels of the World
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