Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownvsThe Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Both Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel scores 96 with accolades from 16 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Show All Reviews
76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $496/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Having opened its doors in 1899 to accommodate the passengers of the Union and Castle lines, this is the undisputed grande dame of colonial hotels." Full review
Insight Guides
"Traditionally one of the “Big Five” luxury hotels in Cape Town and still the grande dame of Cape Town’s historic hotels."
Concierge
"The colonial traditions of the century-old Mount Nelson Hotel will please anyone yearning for a quieter pace of life."
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Be sure to specify the size of the bed you want: Sometimes they push two singles together.
Lonely Planet
"The sugar-pink painted ‘Nellie’ recalls Cape Town’s colonial era with its chintz decor and doormen in pith helmets."
DK Eyewitness
"A colonial masterpiece and Cape Town’s most famous hotel, the “Pink Lady” is at the foot of Table Mountain."
Rough Guide
"Set in extensive established gardens, with arrival along a palm-lined colonnade, its location is unbeatable – the city centre is on the doorstep – but you pay through the nose for what you get."
Time Out
"Since it opened in 1899, the city's undisputed grande dame has played host to a slew of dignitaries and stars and it continues to be a hotel of choice for well-heeled travellers." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Amenities include a pool, luxury spa, gym, and two heated outdoor pools, and the on-site fine-dining restaurant... while it has an upscale feel, families are welcome." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The service is oh-so-proper; and guests enjoy a lavish, quintessentially English high tea each afternoon...guests can look forward to antique furniture, chintz fabrics, and luxurious marble bathrooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Say hello as you visit the Mount Nelson — affectionately known as the Pink Lady, for its rosy hue — for its celebrated high tea." Full review
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa Show All Reviews
Victoria Rd., Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
From $278/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"This smart hotel is poised above the Atlantic rollers on the beach road between Camps Bay and Llandudno."
Lonely Planet
"Much controversy attended the building of this five-star hotel in the middle of a nature reserve, but the sea views are naturally wonderful." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Sandwiched between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, this secluded five-star retreat has uninterrupted views of the pristine coastline."
Time Out
"It's all about location at this five-star hotel and spa that's perched on the rocks above Oudekraal, near Llandudno." Full review
Star Service
"Fronting splashing waves and majestic mountains, this secluded hotel offers up a healthy serving of contemporary innocence with guilty pleasures." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a 70-room luxury property with incredible views of both the Atlantic Ocean and its namesake mountain range." Full review
Gayot
"With its holistic spa and natural setting this luxury hotel is made for tranquil escapes."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offers a dramatic seaside location, five-star service, a world-class restaurant and, in winter, unbelievable value for money – small wonder this member of Leading Hotels of the World is always busy." Full review
Fodor's
"Fancy taking a helicopter to the airport or lazing in a bubble bath while looking out floor-to-ceiling windows at sea and mountains? If this sounds like you, then opt for this luxurious hotel and spa." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Twelve Apostles impresses from the moment you turn off the coastal highway between Camps Bay and Llandudno beach and make your way up the winding driveway." Full review