Mount Nelson Hotel 
Hotel with over 100 years of history set in extensive gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, 10 km from the Waterfront. Guestrooms feature fresh colors with rich fabrics and dark wood furnishings; all have sitting areas, cable TV and minibars.
Guests can relax with a beauty treatment, dine to the live music, and enjoy afternoon teas and cocktails on the veranda.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Mount Nelson Hotel
Dining at the Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Champagne and Cocktail Bar - Fashionable venue offering a full-service bar and cocktail menu, with a selection of Champagnes and wines available by the glass, as well as an assortment of light meals including caviar and oysters.
Cape Colony Restaurant - Colonial-style furniture and murals depicting impressive South African landscapes fill the Cape Colony restaurant, which offers an fusion menu of contemporary Mediterranean and Western Cape culinary trends. The wine list comprises a cross-section from many of the Cape''s top vineyards and diners are accompanied by live music every evening.
Oasis Restaurant - Overlooking the hotel’s picturesque gardens and swimming pool, the restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine with alfresco dining.
Attractions near this hotel
Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 20 kilometers (14 miles).
The hotel can organize a shuttle service by prior arrangement. Taxis are available at the airport and the journey to central Cape Town takes around 20 minutes. Travelers are advised to use the official authorized airport taxi company. Cape Town railway station is 3 kilometers from the hotel.
Driving directions from the airport: Head onto the N2 highway, staying on the right hand side of the left lane in the direction of ''City'' or ''Cape Town''. After passing the Liesbeek Parkway exit, get into the lane second from the right, following the signs to the City. Pass under two bridges and at the third bridge the road forks; follow the bend to the right to merge with the M3. The road forks again. Stay in one of the two left lanes, proceeding along De Waal Drive (not Eastern Boulevard to the right). Continue along De Waal Drive, winding around the foot of Table Mountain. Passing under an overhead walkway, slow down and just before the overhead road bridge exit left into Mill Street. Continue along Mill Street (which becomes Orange Street), passing through two sets of traffic lights. On the left-hand side you will see the landmark Prince of Wales Pillars, signifying the entrance to Mount Nelson Hotel.
A hire car is recommended for exploring the region.
Museum of South African History – 75 meters
V&A Waterfront – 10 kilometers (6 miles)
Table Mountain - 15 kilometers (10 miles)
Beach – 15 kilometers (10 miles)