Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Overview
76 Orange St., Cape Town, 8001 South Africa
Near Iziko South African Museum
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Highlights include a central City Centre location steps from museums and Company's Garden, two outdoor pools, a full-service spa, four restaurants, tennis courts, free WiFi and pet-friendly rooms (pet fee ZAR 1045 per pet per night).

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Highlights
Free full breakfast
Free WiFi
Fitness facilities
Uncovered parking
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Check-In 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2014

Floors: 4

Rooms: 198

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 198

Handicap Rooms: 2

Suites: 86

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 11

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Belmond

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 14.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: ACCOMMODATION: Cancellation of the entire group: **Up to and including 180 days prior to arrival the Hotel withholds the right to retain the 10% deposit. **From 180 days, up to and including 90 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of 25% will be pa

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Business center
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Children's club
  • Children's club (free)
  • Concierge services
  • Covered parking
  • Daily
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • EarthCheck
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free breakfast
  • Free full breakfast
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free valet parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Full-service spa
  • Garden
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Litter box
  • Luggage storage
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Pet-sitting services
  • Pets allowed
  • Picnic area
  • Playground on site
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Private picnics
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sauna
  • Secured parking
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Shopping on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Windsurfing nearby

Day 1

Breakfast Truth Coffee Roasting - A popular industrial-chic coffee shop known for its artisan coffee and unique steampunk decor, located 1.2 km from the hotel.
Lunch The Test Kitchen - Innovative, world-renowned restaurant offering a unique dining experience, located in the Old Biscuit Mill, about 6.3 km from the hotel.
Dinner Kloof Street House - An eclectic, fairy-tale dining spot set in a Victorian house, offering a garden setting and live music, just 1 km from the hotel.
Activity Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - Experience breathtaking views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, just a 15-minute drive (5.7 km) from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Jason Bakery - Known for its artisanal breads, pastries, and hearty breakfasts, located 1.5 km from the hotel.
Lunch V&A Food Market - Offers a range of local and international food options in a bustling market setting, located at the V&A Waterfront, 6.8 km from the hotel.
Dinner Gold Restaurant - Enjoy a 14-course menu featuring African cuisine, along with interactive drumming and entertainment, located 3.4 km from the hotel.
Activity Robben Island Museum - Take a ferry trip to explore the historic island prison of Nelson Mandela, with ferries departing from the V&A Waterfront, 6.8 km from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Hemelhuijs - A chic, contemporary eatery known for its creative breakfasts and beautiful decor, located 2 km from the hotel.
Lunch The Greenhouse - Located at the Cellars-Hohenort in the Constantia Valley, offers innovative dishes in a luxurious setting, about 15 km from the hotel.
Dinner The Pot Luck Club - Situated in the Old Biscuit Mill, this restaurant offers inventive small plates in a trendy, industrial space, about 6.3 km from the hotel.
Activity Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Explore this world-famous botanical garden set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, about 13 km from the hotel.

FAQs about Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have?

There are 198 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Cape Town International Airport - 19km from hotel. Our transport: Mercedes C Class OR Chevrolet Captiva at ±$52. Taxi = ±$25.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.

Feel free to use the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cape Town event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

The Ballroom
52 x 12 x 2 • 554 sqm.
Banquet
240/240
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
200
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
80
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
70
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
80
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
12/10
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
400
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
20
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Well-known in Cape Town as a venue for larger functions, this elegant, chandeliered setting is decorated in grand style but also has all the accoutrements necessary for high-tech business functions. It lends itself to wedding receptions, product launches, conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners. It may be reached by a separate exterior entrance or through the hotel foyer, and comprises two interconnecting rooms and an adjoining Annexe, which may be used in various formats according to clients’ needs.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Windows:5
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
The Garden Room
18 x 11 x 4 • 178 sqm.
Banquet
90/90
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
48
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
40
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
40
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
7/6
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
100
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
12
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
One of The Mount Nelson Hotel’s most historic venues, this room has hosted memorable occasions since 1899. Originally designed as the hotel’s main dining room, it is a nostalgic reminder of the hotel’s 19th century late-Victorian origin, featuring a sweeping entrance, topped by a unique, recessed minstrel’s gallery with wood-panelled walls offsetting impressively ornate murals and pressed high barrel ceilings. As with all our venues, The Garden Room is air-conditioned.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:6
Windows:5
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Grill Room
16 x 12 x 2 • 177 sqm.
Banquet
70/70
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
40
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
35
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
5/5
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
100
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
10
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The famous Grill Room, formerly one of Cape Town’s principal a’ la carte dinner and dance restaurants, is elegantly furnished in creams and light gold and decorated with classic equestrian prints. It has its own bar and separate exterior entrance, and is ideal for small dinner dances, informal cocktails, or perhaps even a show or theatre performance. This venue also features a fixed dance floor and bandstand.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:-1
Power Outlets:5
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Orchid Room
7 x 8 x 3 • 64.82 sqm.
Banquet
30/30
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
18
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
15
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
18
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
4/3
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
45
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
4
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Orchid Room caters primarily for smaller groups and is popular as a venue for private or business meetings and breakaway groups.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Lord Nelson Room
8 x 5 x 3 • 40.56 sqm.
Banquet
30/30
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
18
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
22
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
3/2
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
3
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Previously the hotel’s bar and situated next to The Lounge, this cosy venue with an original fireplace and wood paneled walls is very popular for pre-dinner cocktail functions, as well as intimate whisky and wine tastings.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:2
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Green Park Room
10 x 5 x 2 • 60 sqm.
Banquet
40/40
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
20
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
24
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
3/2
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
40
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
5
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Located in The Green Park Annexe of the hotel, this venue is suited to smaller group functions such as conferences, buffet or working lunches and dinners, cocktail parties, product launches and presentations. The room leads onto a charming outdoor patio and fountain area, which is perfect for refreshment breaks.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:3
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Grill Room
16 x 12 x 3 • 199 sqm.
Crescent
42
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
40
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
35
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
100
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
2
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The famous Grill Room, formerly one of Cape Town’s premier dinner and dance restaurants, is elegantly furnished with golden banquettes and decorated with classic equestrian prints. With its own bar and separate entrance, it is ideal for small dinner dances, informal cocktails, and perhaps even a show or theatre performance.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:-1
Power Outlets:12
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In A/V?No
Green Park Room
10 x 5 x 2 • 62 sqm.
Crescent
21
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
20
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
24
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
40
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
2
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Situated in the Green Park annex of the hotel, this smaller venue suits more modest events. It leads onto a charming outdoor patio and fountain area, which is perfect for refreshment breaks.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:7
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ballroom
27 x 12 x 2 • 453 sqm.
Crescent
164
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
200
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
80
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
70
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
80
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
400
Theater Layout
Reception
400
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The opulent cream and gold ballroom, with its plush red carpet, is perfect for large and medium-size functions, such as wedding receptions, product launches, conferences and exhibitions. Reached through the hotel foyer but also benefiting from its own separate entrance, it comprises two inter-connecting rooms for flexible configuration. The adjoining Tent Room is also available for buffets and cocktails.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:24
Windows:9
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ballroom West
13 x 12 x 3 • 160.9 sqm.
Crescent
80
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
36
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
36
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The opulent cream and gold ballroom, with its plush red carpet, is perfect for large and medium-size functions, such as wedding receptions, product launches, conferences and exhibitions. Reached through the hotel foyer but also benefiting from its own separate entrance, it comprises two inter-connecting rooms for flexible configuration. The adjoining Tent Room is also available for buffets and cocktails.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:9
Windows:10
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ballroom East
14 x 12 x 3 • 169 sqm.
Crescent
82
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
36
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
36
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The opulent cream and gold ballroom, with its plush red carpet, is perfect for large and medium-size functions, such as wedding receptions, product launches, conferences and exhibitions. Reached through the hotel foyer but also benefiting from its own separate entrance, it comprises two inter-connecting rooms for flexible configuration. The adjoining Annex Room is also available for buffets and cocktails.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:9
Windows:9
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Orchid Room
8 x 7 x 2 • 42 sqm.
Crescent
21
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
18
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
15
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
16
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
45
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Located on the ground floor, the Orchid Room caters primarily to smaller groups and is popular as a venue for private or business meetings and working groups. A variety of seating and table arrangements are available.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Garden Room
15 x 11 x 4 • 184 sqm.
Crescent
63
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
48
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
40
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
40
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
100
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Originally designed as the hotel's main dining room, the elegant Garden Room features a sweeping entrance topped by a unique, recessed minstrels’ gallery. Wood-panelled walls offset impressively ornate murals and lofty barrelled, pressed ceilings.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:8
Windows:8
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Lord Nelson Room
7 x 7 x 2 • 53 sqm.
Crescent
21
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
18
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
22
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
With a maximum capacity for 40 people, this cosy venue was previously the hotel's bar and still boasts the original fireplace and wood-panelled walls. It is popular for pre-dinner cocktail gatherings and lends itself perfectly to corporate lunches and dinners, as well as intimate whisky and wine tastings.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Green Park Room
10 x 5 x 2 • 61 sqm.
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
20
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
24
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
40
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ballroom Annex
16 x 7 x 3 • 128 sqm.
Convention
3/--
Convention Booth Layout
Regist. Desk
5
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The opulent cream and gold ballroom, with its plush red carpet, is perfect for large and medium-size functions, such as wedding receptions, product launches, conferences and exhibitions. Reached through the hotel foyer but also benefiting from its own separate entrance, it comprises two inter-connecting rooms for flexible configuration. The adjoining Annex Room is also available for buffets and cocktails.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:6
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Union Castle
7 x 5 x 2 • 42 sqft.
Boardroom
12
Boardroom Meeting Space
Regist. Desk
4
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Situated on the hotel's first floor, the Union Castle Room pays homage to the hotel's historic links with the mail ships of earlier times and their seafaring passengers, many of whom were guests at the hotel. A compact venue, it is ideally suited to board meetings, smaller conferences and formal lunches and dinners.
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:5
Columns:2
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ballroom Foyer
9 x 9 x 3 • 86 sqm.
Regist. Desk
5
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The opulent cream and gold ballroom, with its plush red carpet, is perfect for large and medium-size functions, such as wedding receptions, product launches, conferences and exhibitions. Reached through the hotel foyer but also benefiting from its own separate entrance, it comprises two inter-connecting rooms for flexible configuration. The adjoining Annex Room is also available for buffets and cocktails.
Room Type:Foyer
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Union Castle Room
5 x 7 x 2 • 42 sqm.
Boardroom
12
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Located on the hotel’s mezzanine level, The Union Castle Rooms is reminiscent of the hotel’s historic links with the shipping line and it’s seafaring passengers, many of whom were guests at the hotel. The room is appropriately decorated in the style of one of the luxurious staterooms that graced the great ocean liners of old. A compact venue, it is ideally suited to board meetings, smaller conferences and formal lunches or dinners.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:2
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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