Located at the foot of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel is the city’s most distinguished hotel, offering unparalleled tradition, history and sophistication. The Mount Nelson Hotel’s combination of elegance, grace, grandeur and exceptional location, ensures her guests a truly memorable experience.

The 201 luxurious rooms and suites have each been individually styled, unique in luxury and elegance, and offer a refuge of limitless comfort for discerning travellers.

Hotel facilities include two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, a body care centre, a hairdressing salon, a fully equipped gymnasium with personal trainers, a golf practice net and two gift shops. Water sports, mountain walks, golf courses and vineyards are situated nearby and can be arranged through the Hotel Concierge.  

The hotel offers two restaurants for fine dining – the Cape Colony restaurant offers an eclectic mix of contemporary Southern European and Western Cape trends, utilizing the very best of fresh local and international produce, whilst the Oasis Restaurant & Bar, overlooking idyllic gardens, is the perfect venue for informal alfresco Mediterranean-style dining.  The Hotel is also famous for its decadent Afternoon Tea served daily in the invitingly elegant lounge.  The Mount Nelson has opened its highly acclaimed kitchen to the public, offering guests the opportunity to dine in the heart of the kitchen and simultaneously enjoy a ‘fish-bowl glimpse’ into the chefs’ previously secret domain. An elegant champagne and cocktail bar, Planet, recently opened at the hotel, attracting local Capetonians as well as hotel guests. Planet opens out onto a magnificent garden terrace, allowing guests to take full advantage of the beautiful African night sky. 

The hotel is situated just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.  Air-conditioned chauffer drive vehicles can be arranged on request and complimentary return shuttles are offered to the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International Convention Centre. 

-No hidden costs, the price you see is the price you pay (prices inclusive of VAT, credit card surcharges and tourism tax)
-Prices are quoted on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast.
-Prices subject to availability and can only be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Prices quoted are for double occupancy, rates are available for single occupancy and additional persons upon request.

This hotel has our 'BEST RATE GUARANTEE'
  

Superior Rooms

Our Superior Rooms are spacious and elegant – ideal for both leisure and business travellers. 

Guests can comfortably be entertained in a mini-lounge area and a writing desk, complete with stationery, is ideal for catching up on correspondence.  All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with shower, bath, basin and lavatory. The rooms have a choice of twin or king sized beds. 

Superior Rooms are situated in The Oasis Wing, The Main Hotel and in Green Park.  Inter-connecting rooms in Green Park are available on request.

Luxury Rooms

Our Luxury Rooms have an understated old-world charm, complemented by modern luxury for the discerning traveler. 

They are larger in size than Superior Rooms, with more spacious sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms.  Luxury Rooms also offer a choice of twin or king-size beds with a view choice of our magnificent gardens, Table Mountain or a balcony overlooking a tinkling fountain courtyard.

As with our Superior Rooms, guests can comfortably be entertained in a mini-lounge area, writing desk, complete with stationery, is ideal for catching up on correspondence.  All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with shower, bath, basin and lavatory.

Luxury Rooms are located in The Main Hotel, Green Park and Taunton House.   Interconnecting rooms are available on request in The Main Hotel and Green Park.

Junior Suites

For guests requiring more specious accommodation, our Junior Suites comprise of a bedroom with a larger lounge area than our rooms. Some of the Junior Suites offer a separate lounge whilst others offer an open plan lounging area.

An option of twin or king-size beds are offered with the choice of views ranging from our landscaped gardens, Table Mountain, a private courtyard with fountain or a private garden overlooking one of the  swimming pools.

Junior Suites are situated in The Main Hotel (offering separate lounge areas), Green Park, Helmsley, Hof Villa and The Garden Cottages.  A number of these rooms in the Main Hotel, interconnect with a Superior Room, making them ideal for families.

The 23 Junior Suites vary in size, ranging from 63m² to 82m², depending on location.

Executive Suites

Our Executive Suites are grander and more distinctive than the Junior Suites, offering spacious open-plan lounges and dining areas.

With the option of twin or king-size beds and views of either Table Mountain or a courtyard fountain, all have private balconies with garden furniture.  All the suites feature newly renovated, luxurious marble bathrooms with walk-in dressing rooms. 

Selected suites also offer a kitchenette / wet bar with small microwave, hot plate, sink and general kitchen utensils. These Executive Suites are ideal for families traveling with small children.

Executive Suites are situated in Helmsley and Taunton House.

The 9 Executive Suites vary in size, ranging from 70m² to 85m², depending on location.

Deluxe Suites

Our Deluxe Suites are larger than Executive Suites, with a separate living and dining area.

The Deluxe Suites, offer twin or king-size beds with, a private courtyard and a balcony overlooking a picturesque courtyard with fountain or a private garden overlooking one of  the swimming pools.  All the suites offer luxurious marble bathrooms with walk-in dressing rooms.  A kitchenette / wet bar is provided with small microwave, washbasin and general kitchen utensils in selected suites.

Deluxe Suites are located in Helmsley, Hof Villa, Taunton House and the Garden Cottages.

The 15 Deluxe Suites vary in size, ranging from 75m² to 138m², depending on location.

Luxury Suites

Our Luxury Suites offer grand living at its finest. These magnificently furnished suites feature an entrance hall, large lounge, dining room and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.  They are all very spacious and have spectacular views of the garden, pool or Table Mountain.  A guest cloakroom is provided and selected suites also have a wet bar with small microwave, hot plate, sink and general kitchen utensils.

Luxury Suites are located on the outer “wings” of The Main Hotel building, the top floor of Green Park and the Garden Cottages.

The 10 Luxury Suites vary in size, ranging from 140m² to 142m², depending on location.

Accommodation for the physically challenged

We have two purpose built Luxury Rooms to accommodate and meet the special needs of physically disabled guests.

The bathrooms have been adapted with wider bathroom doors, a low sink & bath with handrails and open cupboards for easy access.  The shower, with a movable showerhead, has been left open, with a chair for convenience.

These rooms are situated in Green Park and offer views overlooking a picturesque courtyard with fountain.