Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.

Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, the Belmond Hotel & Spa offers easy access to all that’s happening in this dynamic city. Part of the Belmond Hotel Group the Mount Nelson Hotel is a 14-minute walk from Cape Town city centre, this posh, villa-style hotel is 4.9 km from Table Mountain and 6.4 km from Clifton Beach.

The breezy rooms feature soft decor and marble bathrooms, plus iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some have mountain views. Suites may offer lounge/dining areas, kitchenettes, and balconies or private courtyards. Airy, secluded garden cottages add picket fences, separate living rooms, 4-poster beds and enclosed patios.

Dining options include a ritzy restaurant/bar, a Mediterranean-inspired bistro and afternoon tea service (fee). There’s also a gym, 2 outdoor pools and a rustic-chic wellness spa.