Deluxe Rooms combine understated charm with modern luxury. Each features a sitting area, perfect to unwind. Located in the Main Building, the Oasis Wing and Green Park, each Deluxe Room has a unique design and personality. Some rooms offer a balcony, while all enjoy an inviting marble en-suite bathroom.

These inviting, cosy rooms are perfect for single travellers or for accompanying children. Each boasts a plush king-size or twin beds with luxury linens plus a writing desk and a marble bathroom.

For guests requiring more spacious accommodation, Junior Suites offer a bedroom with an open-plan sitting area. Located in the Main Building and Green Park areas of the hotel, some Junior Suites benefit from an inviting balcony.

Light and airy, Deluxe Junior Suites are found in the Main Building and Green Park wings. They include a spacious bedroom and an inviting open-plan sitting area. Large windows let the outside in, while most have balconies where you can unwind.

Studio Suites enjoy an open plan design, featuring a spacious bedroom and lounge area. They are situated in the Green Park, Helmsley and Taunton House areas of the hotel. Each is appointed with a luxurious marble bathroom, while some also feature a balcony.

Deluxe Studio Suites are found in the Green Park and Helmsley areas of the hotel. They’re a perfect choice for families travelling with children, as the added space allows for a cot or extra bed if required.

These suites feature spacious bedrooms and a large separate, open-plan lounge area. Many offer an inviting balcony, while some also benefit from a personal wet bar. One Bedroom Suites are found in the Main Building, Helmsley, Hof Villa and Taunton House areas of the hotel.

Deluxe One Bedroom Suites are found in the Main Building, Green Park, Helmsley, Hof Villa and Taunton House areas of the hotel. They offer a true taste of grand living. Each boasts a separate bedroom, large lounge and dining area with Nespresso coffee machines. Some have balconies or a guest cloakroom. Each is luxuriously appointed and individually designed, and some enjoy a walk-in dressing room. Some of these suites have a kitchenette and a wet bar, while all feature marble bathrooms with a walk-in dressing room.

A row of restored historic cottages make up some of the finest holiday accommodation South Africa has to offer. Each sits behind a scented rose garden, enclosed by a picket fence. Interiors boast toile wallpaper, Venetian mirrors and oversized couches. They’re an idyllic romantic hideaway for honeymooners or couples.

Savour true Cape Town luxury. An entrance hall, plush bedroom, dining area, large lounge, wet bar and balcony with loungers make up this spacious haven. Leading interior designer Graham Viney has decorated the Presidential Suite in soft hues and luxurious silk fabrics. It features 1930s light fittings with baccarat crystal and an original desk dating from when the hotel opened in 1899.

The hotel offers two purpose-built, fully-accessible Junior Suites. Bathrooms have wider doors, a low sink, a bath with handrails and an open-access shower.

The prominent arches and rich oak panels of the Sherwood Room, originally called the Jubilee Room, are the focal architectural feature of the hotel’s original dining room, whilst the vibrant marigold curtains and the soft yellow ripples on the carpet add a “pop” of colour to brighten up the interiors, reflecting happy summer days. Looking up, the story of the South African colonies of the British empire adorn the pressed ceilings, and do note the minstrel gallery upstairs too. The wooden chairs were the old deck chairs used by the first-class passengers on the Union-Castle Shipping Lines.

At the Oasis Bistro, guests can enjoy wholesome breakfasts and relaxed al fresco lunches overlooking the pool and lush garden. The restaurant offers an extensive Mediterranean-inspired buffet as well as an à la carte bistro-style menu with an impressive selection of grilled meats and roasted line fish. Guests can also look forward to daily specials harvested from local markets.

The fresh and colourful buffet includes a wide range of seasonal salads, home cured and home smoked charcuterie, fresh seafood and shellfish platters and a variety of South African cheeses. All sauces, tapenades and pates are made in-house and the exceptional breads are baked in The Nellie’s kitchens. The selection of hot dishes changes daily and could include anything from Roast Beef with assorted baby root vegetable to Cape Malay Chicken Curry.

Morning, Afternoon and Evening Tea and light lunches are served daily in The Lounge. Afternoon Tea at the hotel is a true institution. Make sure your trip to the Mother City is complete and experience the best afternoon tea Cape Town has to offer. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches filled with rare roast beef and rocket, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise or cucumber. Follow with a delectable dark chocolate cake, lemon meringue and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves.

Adding a special local flavour is a typical South African milk tart, called “melktert” in Afrikaans. During the winter months you can also enjoy a selection of warm treats. Expect mushroom empanadas, tomato tarts and chicken pies. The signature Mount Nelson Tea has been expertly blended from six teas: Darjeeling, Kenya, Assam, Keemun, Yunnan, Ceylon, and rose petals from our garden. In addition, we offer an array of leaf and flowering teas.

Chef’s Table restaurant located in Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s kitchens, a distinctively different gourmet experience. Located in an alcove in the heart of the hotel kitchens where you will be able to observe the sizzling action of a working kitchen catering for a busy hotel. An over-sized mirror positioned on one of the walls ensures that every guest will have a view of chefs in action, from preparation of the ingredients right up to the final touches on the plate. Our chefs will be on hand to share cooking tips, recipes, anecdotes and the inspiration behind each dish.

Cool, chic, yet timelessly elegant, Planet Bar throngs all year round with well-heeled Capetonians sipping sundowner cocktails or pre-dinner champagne. The bar’s stylish celestial décor, quirky touches and comfy couches create a relaxing ambience, whether you’re people-watching from the terrace in the summer or curling up by the fire with a glass of red in the winter. Planet Bar offers an extensive cocktail menu, a wide selection of champagnes and wines, and an assortment of light menus and canapés.

The Librisa Spa is one of Cape Town’s leading day spas. Throughout the spa, care has been taken to use natural ingredients and each visit begins with a wellness consultation, taking into account individual needs. Treatments take place in one of the eight oversized treatment rooms, housed in three original late Victorian buildings. Choose from treatments including facials, massages, salon treatments and signature rituals. Pick an indulgent therapy, and step into treatment rooms designed to promote complete relaxation. After, unwind with a steam in our exquisite Finnish sauna. Little ones in tow? Drop them off at our children’s club free of charge.

There are two heated outdoor swimming pools, available exclusively for guests staying at the hotel. The Oasis Pool, one of the largest heated pools in South Africa, is ideal for families. Poolside service available from October to April and a swimming coach can be arranged on request. The Cottage Pool is located in a secluded spot and reserved for over-16s. Poolside service available from November to March.

The fitness centre is equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Personal training is available for both guests and visitors to conduct fitness assessments and make tailored programmes. You can also find balance with indoor and outdoor yoga and pilates.

Stay strong, fit and flexible with yoga in Cape Town. We offer a range of classes, whether within our tranquil studio, out in the gardens or atop Table Mountain. Book an appointment with our in-house trainer, and we’ll help you take your practice to the next level.

Little ones ages 3 to 12 will find a fun, creative space to call their own. Our buzzing Kid’s Club offers the best in educational games and toys, a big-screen TV, blackboard wall, Nintendo Wii and comfy beanbags. Activities to capture their imagination—from group games to storytelling—take place throughout the day. This amazing facility is also available to non-resident hotel guests at no extra charge when visiting Librisa Spa or any of our restaurants and bars.

Resident pro tennis coach Barkie McKrea will teach you to improve your serve, volleys and all aspects of your game.Barkie teaches beginner to advanced players, solo or in groups.Equipment is available to hire from the hotel.