Mount Nelson, Cape Town

The Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant Cape Town hotel nestled in nine acres of landscaped gardens. It opened in 1899 and boasts an idyllic location at the foot of Table Mountain. Mount Nelson offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to the centre of Cape Town and features extensive leisure facilities including a golf practise net, tennis courts and a beauty salon. There is also a children’s activity programme, two pools plus restauants and bars.

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Rooms & Accommodation

  • 144 rooms and 57 suites housed in six individual wings
  • Spacious Superior rooms with mini lounge area
  • Larger Luxury Rooms with more spacious living areas and views over Table Mountain
  • Junior suites with yet larger living areas (some separate, some open-plan)
  • Executive suites featuring additional private balconies
  • Deluxe suites with private courtyards and gardens, kitchenettes and large lounge / dining room
  • All rooms and suites come with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, telephone with data port, satellite television, VCR, clock radio, safe, mini bar and a choice of King or twin beds

Hotel Activities

  • Fully equipped gymnasium with personal trainer
  • 2 tennis courts
  • Golf practice net and gold courses nearby
  • Jogging tracks
  • Beauty salon

What to do

  • Ascend to the top of magical Table Mountain either on foot or by cable car with its breathtaking panoramic views over the cape
  • Spend a day on one of the cape’s beautiful beaches
  • Take a sightseeing tour of the city and visit some of the interesting museums
  • Sample the nightlife and restaurants of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
  • Take a boat trip into the ocean to go shark and whale watching
  • Combine a safari with your trip and experience the unique African wildlife

For Children

  • Children’s activities programme
  • Childrens menu and high chairs

Pool and Beach

  • Shuttle buses to Cape Town with access to beaches
  • 2 swimming pools

Dining at the Mount Nelson, Cape Town

  • The Cape Colony resteraunt is renowned for its cuisine, prepared with an abundance of fresh local produce and tantalizing spices
  • Oasis Restaurant offering Mediterranean-style al fresco dining
  • Lounge serving afternoon tea
  • Planet bar is an ideal place for pre-dinner champagne and cocktails

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