Mount Nelson Hotel

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Mount Nelson Hotel

Luxurious and elegant landmark hotel in lush gardens

More than a century of service and style have given this luxurious Cape Town resort its landmark status. Situated in sprawling, lush gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, Mount Nelson is elegance and excellence personified.

Close to the bustling V&A Waterfront and Cape Town's wonderful beaches, Mount Nelson has its own unique style, continuing the gracious living of a bygone age while adding contemporary comfort and fine facilities with restaurants and bars including poolside terrace dining.

Afternoon tea is served in the lounge, often to the accompaniment of piano music. Leisure facilities include two heated swimming pools, all-weather tennis courts, a fitness centre, children's room and a range of refreshing treatments in the spa.

Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2012

Trip Advisor reviewers have voted Mount Nelson:

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa - 4th

Accommodation

Each of the 209 rooms is individually furnished and beautifully appointed, with airconditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
Superior rooms are in the main hotel, Oasis or Green Park wings.
Luxury rooms, in the main hotel, Taunton House or Green Park wing, are larger with sitting area and balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Junior suites have a lounge area and varying views.

Restaurants

• Planet Restaurant - One of Cape Town's hot spots, serving traditional cuisine with an innovative twist, including smoked crocodile, Namibian red crab, rooibos cured ostrich and springbok • The Oasis Restaurant - Poolside terrace overlooking the poo

Weddings

More than a century of service and style have given this luxurious Cape Town resort its landmark status. Situated in sprawling, lush gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, it is elegance and excellence personified. Mount Nelson is set in the heart of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, set in lush gardens the perfect setting for an intimate wedding. Live music played by a harpist or a string duo will accompany your ceremony.

WEDDING PACKAGE £1330 (JAN01-MAR31 2011), £1390 (APR01-MAR31 2012)
Includes:
•   Bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole
•   Ceremony petals
•   Harpist or string duo to play during the ceremony
•   Bottle of sparkling wine after the ceremony
•   Lunch in the Oasis restaurant or dinner in the Cape Colony restaurant to the value of R800.

Other details

Minimum stay: 3 nights Dec31.

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Key information

Rooms
  • 201
Airport transfer time
  • 25 minutes
Recommended for
  • Honeymoon, Spa, World Class, Weddings

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2012 OFFERS

FOOD & BEVERAGE
• Stay a minimum of 3 nights and receive a complimentary  afternoon tea for 2. Valid Apr01-Dec20.

HONEYMOON OFFER
• Couples receive flowers, wine and a room upgrade (subject to availability).

• For up-to-date details of offers please use our online booking process or call us on 01306 747002.

Perfect Moment

From the Hotel’s lush gardens stroll the short distance to the Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Government buildings - one of the prettiest areas of the city.

Luxurious and elegant landmark hotel in lush gardens

Facilities

•   Two restaurants
•   Bar
•   Lounge
•   Two heated swimming pools
•   Spa
•   Fitness centre
•   All-weather tennis courts
•   Children's room

Children's club

Mount Nelson Hotel’s new children’s activity centre is located on the ground floor of the main hotel building. It contains a range of educational games and toys, a television complete with a selection of educational DVDs, a blackboard wall and a Nintendo

Swimming Pools

Two heated swimming pools

Spa and beauty

The Librisa Spa has become one of Cape Town's leading day spas. Throughout the spa, care has been taken to use only 100% natural ingredients in the 100% chemical free skin care range, and each visit begins with a wellness consultation, taking into account individuals needs. Treatments take place in one of the eight individually decorated, oversized treatment rooms, housed in three original late Victorian buildings.

Treatments at the spa:
•   Facial Treatments
•   Body Treatments
•   Massages
•   Salon treatments
•   Signature rituals

Location

Central Cape Town, five minutes drive from the city centre, seven minutes from the Waterfront, and 25 minutes from the airport.

Public transport

1.5 km

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Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

The famous and dramatic mountain backdrop contrasts wonderfully with the golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, world class attractions and cosmopolitan atmosphere of this beguiling city - the most beautiful in Africa. Cape Town is unmistakably one of the most iconic cities in the world. Don’t miss a sunset cruise looking back over Table Mountain.

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Cape Town holiday highlights

•   Visit the iconic Table Mountain either by hiking up its side of taking the cable car, a breath taking must-see.

•   See the colony of African penguins down at Boulders Bear near Simon’s town and watch their amusing antics. 

•   The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, is one of the city’s most visited attractions and houses a great array of shops as well as an amazing aquarium.

•   There are 36 hectares of the Kirstenbosch National  Botanical Garden to explore that is home to a variety of animals, birds and fynbos.

Cape Town Tailor Made

Don’t forget that with Kuoni, you can tailor make your own dream African itinerary. You can combine Cape Town with Sun City or Jo’burg, hop the border to Namibia or head even further a field with a stay in Dubai.

Simply:

•   Browse our online portfolio, or request a copy of our fantastic Africa brochure.

•   Call our knowledgeable and dedicated Africa sales team on 01306  747002 who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.

Cape Town Facts

For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:

•   See our comprehensive list of Cape Town facts and information.

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