‘A Chic and Historic Stay in an Iconic City’

Framed by Table Mountain, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has been Cape Town’s iconic pink landmark since 1899. Known affectionately as “The Nellie,” it’s a haven where centuries of history and modern South African style meet across nine acres of manicured gardens and fountains.

The hotel’s interiors are quietly glamorous, with spacious rooms, suites, and garden cottages that balance classic charm with contemporary comforts. Light floods in through high windows, while touches of local craftsmanship and South African art give each space a real and warm sense of place. Mornings are for breakfast on the veranda beneath bougainvillea, a lazy swim in the heated pool, or a stroll through fragrant gardens dotted with fountains. Come evening, cocktails and canapés by the bar or on a palm-shaded terrace set the tone for sophisticated city nights, framed by the mountain’s glow.

Over its long history, Mount Nelson has welcomed ocean liner passengers, diplomats, artists, and world leaders. The hotel’s combination of classic style, understated luxury, and location at the heart of Cape Town makes it both a city base and a serene retreat — a place where guests feel pampered, inspired, and intimately connected to the rhythm of South Africa’s Mother City.