Cvent Supplier Network
  2. Venues

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

76 Orange Street Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
Contact us
 |  
Venue image

About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainBelmond
BrandBelmond
Built1899
Renovated2017
Total meeting space26,985 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms198
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
Forbes Travel Guide
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa(TGCSA)

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Recent accolades include: 2014 Condé Nast Traveller World’s Best Family Hotel Daily Telegraph Ultra Travel 100 Awards - #2 Best Hotel in Africa and the Indian Ocean Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel was a runner-up in the ‘Best Hotel in Africa and the Indian Ocean’ category - The Daily Telegraph's Ultratravel Awards. Travel and Leisure - 3rd best hotel in Africa 2015 CN Traveller(US) top hotel in Africa Condé Nast traveller – 8th best hotel Readers’ Choice UK 2016 Virtuoso Symposium Certificate of excellence 9th in Travel and Leisure Readers Choice- top city hotel in Africa and Middle East 2017 Gold list Condé Nast Traveller 2018 Gold list Condé Nast Traveller Best hotel Condé Nast UK Readers Awards, Africa and Middle East 2019 11th in Condé Nast Traveller readers awards Lord Nelson Restaurant award Haute Property award at Gourmet Guide (Award for for creating footprints in the industry) 2020 Voted the best hotel in Africa by the readers of The Telegraph, Included as a top hotel on the Condé Nast US city guides

Venue Highlights

Cvent's 2025 Top Meeting Hotels
Cvent's 2025 Top Meeting Hotels
See Cvent's full list of 2025 Top Meeting Hotels
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Hotels
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Hotels
See Cvent's full list of 2024 Top Meeting Hotels
Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Hotels
Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Hotels
See Cvent's full list of 2023 Top Meeting Hotels

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • 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.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
EarthCheck Certified
Sustainability level: Certified Silver

Certification body: EarthCheck

Issued: 6/6/2025 Expires: 6/6/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
26,985.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,683.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,378.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
3,293.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
8,611.1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
43,055.7 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
100
Explore Meeting Rooms
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

Meeting space

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
---

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
198
Double (2 beds)
133
Suites
65

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Table Mountain
2 kms
Penguins at Boulders Beach
Penguins at Boulders Beach
Recreation
1 hr
Nestled in a sheltered cove between Simon’s Town and Cape Point, Boulders has become world famous for its thriving colony of African Penguins and magnificent wind sheltered, safe beaches.
ZA
Visit website
Green Market Square
Green Market Square
Shopping
1 km
In the heart of Cape Town’s business district, you’ll find Greenmarket Square. The square has quite a reputation – it has been a slave market, a fruit and vegetable market and, during the 1950s, a humble parking lot. Greenmarket Square is the ultimate flea market – not only will you find a wide range of goods to buy, there is also entertainment in the form of buskers, mime artists and jugglers, especially on Saturday mornings and other busy times.
Corner Shortmarket/Longmarket Streets
Burg Street
Cape Town, ZA 8000
Visit website
District Six Museum
Museum
1 km
District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established as a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants, District Six was a vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the twentieth century, however, the process of removals and marginalisation had begun.
25A Buitenkant Street
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Visit website
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
Airport
19 kms
Cape Town International Airport is Africa’s 3rd largest airport. It is also Africa’s premier tourist and VIP destination and has established a reputation as Africa’s premier international award-winning airport, consistently performing among the best in the world for service in its category.
Cape Town, ZA 7490
Visit website
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Additional Information

Additional details

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

Weblinks

Follow us

Venue resources

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.