Mount Nelson Hotel

The Mount Nelson's Oasis restaurant offers a complimentary full English buffet breakfast each morning, and also serves al fresco lunches. The Cape Colony restaurant's vaulted ceilings provide a smart setting for its South African-Asian fusion cuisine, while Planet Champagne offers an extensive champagne, cocktail, and canape menu. Librisa Spa, housed in three Victorian buildings, incorporates a sauna; there are also two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, and a gymnasium staffed with personal trainers. The multilingual hotel staff organises day tours and excursions, allowing guests to explore the Cape Peninsula, the city centre, and Cape Winelands.

Guests of The Mount Nelson enjoy a complimentary full English breakfast each morning in the Oasis Restaurant.

Planet Restaurant - Open exclusively for dinner, the restaurant offers a mix of modern European dishes and traditional Cape cuisine. The menu changes frequently, however sample dishes can include Ostrich Fillet with Springbok and Pancetta Satay, and Cape Rock Lobster with Caviar Dumplings. Vegetarian options and children's menus are available, as well as an extensive wine list consisting of the finest Cape wines. Live entertainment featuring a harpist or pianist each night creates a soothing ambience in the curved dining room, with its dramatic flower arrangements, floor-to-ceiling drapes and round tables.

The Oasis Restaurant - Facing the swimming pool and lush lawns, this informal alfresco restaurant serves contemporary dishes using fresh, local ingredients, including West Coast oysters. Guests sit at wrought iron tables, under large canvas parasols. Open for breakfast, brunch and dinner.

Planet One of Cape Town's hottest nightspots, the hotel's chic champagne and cocktail bar is open until late and offers an extensive drinks menu and light snacks including caviar. Décor features low armchairs upholstered in metallic leather, a twinkling night-sky ceiling, and large gilt mirrors.

The hotel offers 2 outdoor tennis courts, with tennis lessons available onsite. Nearby, guests can find a golf driving range and miniature golf, as well as volleyball courts, a sports center, and a bowling alley. Ecotours can be arranged. Surcharges may apply to activities.

The Librisa Spa offers aromatherapy and hydrotherapy treatments, body wraps, facials, massage, sauna, and manicures and pedicures. Advanced reservations required for massage and spa treatments. Guests under 12 are not allowed in the spa.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500
• Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.