Hotels · Our pick at sea

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Grand hotel · Cape Town·The Indian Ocean & Africa·€€€€

Since 1899

About Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Mount Nelson opened as a luxury hotel in 1899 and was painted pink in 1918, the shade it keeps today. It has nine acres of gardens, seven restaurants and an afternoon tea in the historic Lounge that is a Cape Town institution.

Why it's on our list

  • Afternoon tea in the Lounge
  • Nine acres of gardens
  • Below Table Mountain

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel before you go.

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