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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is a Belmond hotel in the Gardens neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa, at the foot of Table Mountain. It opened as a hotel in 1899 and has been known as the 'pink lady' since its walls were painted pink in 1918. The hotel has 196 rooms and suites, 9 acres of gardens, and dining including its Afternoon Tea.
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The hotel is at 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. It is in the Gardens suburb, an inland district near the city centre, with Table Mountain overlooking the garden estate.
According to the official site, the hotel is a 25-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport, a 12-minute drive to Cape Town Railway Station, and a 15-minute drive from Table Mountain. It also offers complimentary shared transfers to the V&A Waterfront.
The hotel has 110 rooms and 86 suites, including 3 signature suites. The official site lists four accommodation categories: Rooms (32–63m², sleeping up to 3 guests), Suites (44–377m², sleeping up to 8 guests), Signature Suites (88–180m², sleeping up to 4 guests) and Speciality Suites (48–89m², sleeping up to 3 guests).
Rooms, suites and historic cottages are set within the hotel's gardens. The hotel also includes the Thebe Magugu Suite and Magugu House, created in collaboration with South African designer Thebe Magugu.
The hotel has 7 restaurants and bars, according to the official site. These include Amura, serving seafood by Chef Ángel León; The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse, with Pan Asian cuisine inspired by Chef Liam Tomlin; The Verandah, serving seasonal South African dining; Oasis, with farm-to-table dining; The Fountain by Planet Bar, for al-fresco dining; Planet Bar, for cocktails and champagne; and The Chef's Table.
Afternoon Tea is served in the historic Lounge and is described as a Cape Town institution. Menus include Classic, Vegan, Gluten Free and Pet-Friendly options.
Librisa Spa is set in three restored Victorian heritage homes and offers treatments such as The Mount Nelson Rose, African Wood Massage, CBD-Infused Massage, Renewal Body Polish and Esse Skincare Facial.
The hotel has 2 outdoor pools, a beauty salon, a fitness centre, 9 acres of gardens, tennis courts and a Kid's Club. For events, there is space for up to 400 people and 6 event venues.
The hotel suits guests looking for a city-centre base in Cape Town with gardens and Table Mountain views. Its range of rooms and suites, from rooms for up to 3 guests to suites for up to 8, can accommodate families and groups. Facilities including a Kid's Club, tennis courts and 2 outdoor pools, plus event space for up to 400 people and 6 event venues, make it suitable for families, couples and business events.
Cape Town International Airport is a 25-minute drive from the hotel, and Cape Town Railway Station is a 12-minute drive. The hotel provides complimentary shared transfers to the V&A Waterfront.
Editorial verification: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
It is at 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa, in the Gardens neighbourhood at the foot of Table Mountain.
Yes. It is a Belmond hotel described on its official site as a five-star hotel in Cape Town, and it is included in the Luxury Hotels Journal guide.
The hotel is part of Belmond.
The hotel has Rooms (32–63m², up to 3 guests), Suites (44–377m², up to 8 guests), Signature Suites (88–180m², up to 4 guests) and Speciality Suites (48–89m², up to 3 guests). In total there are 110 rooms and 86 suites, including 3 signature suites.
There are 7 restaurants and bars: Amura, The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse, The Verandah, Oasis, The Fountain by Planet Bar, Planet Bar and The Chef's Table. Afternoon Tea is served in the Lounge.
Yes. Librisa Spa offers a range of treatments in three restored Victorian heritage homes, and the hotel has 2 outdoor pools.
Bookings can be made through the official Belmond website. The hotel provides complimentary shared transfers to the V&A Waterfront and is a 25-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is in Cape Town, South Africa. Address: 76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa.
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | belmond.com |
| General manager | Patrick Fisher · General Manager · source: mediahub.belmond.com, checked 2026-09-28 |
| Area guide | Cape Town Ward 115 luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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