Classic hotel with afternoon tea, gardens, spa & fine dining




















76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
"Whether it’s Sunday afternoon tea, an intimate dinner at The Red Room, or a table at Oasis for the hotel’s famed jazz brunch, this grand property sits at the forefront of Cape Town’s dining scene, serving everything from farm-to-table fare to Mediterranean cuisine and shareable pan-Asian plates across its many eateries—book the Chef’s Table for the most memorable meal." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"In Cape Town the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel represents the city’s colonial‑era grandeur, a classic, opulent choice amid the Mother City’s varied architecture." - CNT Editors
"Easily recognised by the iconic Grecian pillars mounted at the entrance, the hotel immediately shows you that it means business. The walls of pink and white trimmed windows add to the elegance of the building, as well as an element of newness to the historical premises. But enough about the architecture, the very best thing to experience at this lush location is their tough to beat high tea. They have morning tea, afternoon tea and you guessed it… evening tea! All that’s missing is a good midnight tea for the jet-lagged or nocturnal. Each tea time comes with its own selection of cakes, tarts, cheeses and other hors d’oeuvres, all paired with a good selection of tea for the time of day." - Yellow Door Collective
"Ranked among the top five Cape Town city hotels by readers who emphasize location, scenery, and strong service, this well-regarded property benefits from the city’s overall appeal as a luxury destination and arrival point for safaris." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A storied luxury hotel celebrated for formal Sunday afternoon tea, an intimate dining room (The Red Room), a famed jazz brunch at Oasis, and a collection of seven diverse restaurants offering everything from farm-to-table fare to pan-Asian shareable plates; booking the Chef’s Table provides a particularly memorable culinary experience." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines