Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
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Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: legendary high tea; beautiful garden tea room; named, beloved servers. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Cape Town's legendary high tea address”
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is celebrated above all for its high tea — a must-do in the city — served in a tea room overlooking the gardens: sixty-three teas, abundant pastries, scones, petit fours and sandwiches, with take-away boxes for what you cannot finish. Servers named by guests deliver warm, knowledgeable guidance on the ritual. Breakfast is called amazing and the overall service outstanding — a genuinely relaxing and luxurious experience. One tiny practical note: watch your steeping time, as staff may not catch an over-brew. The collected reviews contain nothing more serious.
- Service
- Warm, knowledgeable servers praised by name.
- Food
- A legendary high tea with sixty-three tea options.
- Facilities
- A garden-facing tea room perfect on rainy days.
- Location
- A landmark Cape Town address for relaxing.
- Legendary high tea
- Beautiful garden tea room
- Named, beloved servers
- Amazing breakfast
- 2 Outdoor swimming pools
- Sauna
- Gym
Best forSpecial occasionsCouplesFood-focused travelers
How it compares
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town ranks #2 of 90 hotels Staylist lists in Cape Town and #2 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $1,498 a night it is 240% above the median for 5-star hotels in Cape Town ($441). The closest listed alternative is Hippo Boutique Hotel, 400 m away (score 7.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- 76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Belmond (LVMH)
- Renovated
- 2017
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (20.97 km) · Train Station: Cape Town Station (2.18 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Hippo Boutique Hotel400 m · 7.1 · $190
- Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa400 m · 8.2 · $257
- SunSquare Cape Town Gardens400 m · 6.7 · $81
- Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof500 m · 9.0 · $253
- The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa500 m · 7.8 · $137
Amenities
- 2 Outdoor swimming pools
- Hiking
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Tennis court
- 3 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Childcare service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Heated pool
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have a pool?
- Yes: 2 outdoor swimming pools, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
- Yes: public parking.
- Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 20.97 km away.
- How far is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town from the centre of Cape Town?
- About 1.6 km.
- Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.