Children: The Mount Nelson Hotel is ideal for children of
all ages. The Hotel has wooden Victorian cots available on request as well as a
basket of assorted baby products (creams, lotions, wet wipes, nappy gel etc).
Specially fitted white linen is used on the non-suffocating baby pillows and
duvet. If the hotel knows that there are children checking in with parents, a
baby/toddlers robe and t-shirt will be in the room along with the 2 standard
adult robes. The baby/toddler robes and slippers will be placed on the cot/bed
at turn-down along with the adult robes.
Leisure: Enjoy playing tennis on the two, all weather, hard
Tennis Courts in the Hotel grounds, play Golf in the nearby golf courses or take
a dip in a choice of two Heated pools. Tone up in the Hotel's Gymnasium, or
relax and enjoy the extensive Beauty treatments in our Body Care Clinic and hair
salon. Guests have full access to all Hotel facilities, including the high-tech
gymnasium with personal trainers, two heated swimming pools and two all surface
flood lit tennis courts. Running routes around Cape Town as well as other
outdoor activities are available upon request.
Sports & Fitness:
The Gymnasium: The Mount Nelson Hotel's high tech Gymnasium
is fully equipped with top of the range imported cardiovascular equipment as
well as a multi-station from the USA. Spin bikes and a boxing bag form part of
the facilities offered. Two personal trainers are available throughout the day
for fitness assessments as well as training routines. The Gym is fully
Air-conditioned and has a television and video machine as well as a high-fi..
The gym is open daily from 06:00-21:00.
Personal Training:The following personal trainers are
available:
- Tennis pro
- Golf pro on request.
- Swimming coach on request.
- Fitness consultant and personal trainer.
Health & Beauty:
Sharon's Body Care Clinic: Sharon's Body Care Clinic at The
Mount Nelson Hotel is renowned for its innovative treatments and expert care.
With a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the latest beauty and
relaxation techniques, Sharon's provides the solution to most beauty problems,
in an atmosphere of calm and peaceful relaxation. Sharon's includes four fully
equipped treatment Rooms, which feature relaxing background music to help
clients relax and unwind. Treatments include facials, massages, waxing, as well
as Dermalogica spa treatments and facials, Environ pigmentation and facial
rejuvenation treatments, as well as a revolutionary cellulite treatment program.
Massage treatments include aromatherapy, using only the finest oils imported
from France. The Body Care Clinic is run by five therapists who give treatments
from Monday to Saturday from 08h30 to 18h30 daily and is located in the pink
cottages next to the main pool adjacent to the Oasis poolside Restaurant.
Classes & Treatments: Also available through our Body
Care Clinic or Gymnasium are external professionals who can be contracted by
prior arrangement to provide the following:
- Reiki.
- Shiatsu.
- Reflexology.
- Acupuncture.
- Yoga lessons.
- Homeopathy.
- Physiotherapy.
- T'ai chi lessons.
- Ayurveda Massage.
- Deep-tissue Massage.
- Chiropractic Treatments.
Linda of London
: Internationally recognised hairstylists
featuring all traditional hair services including hair colour specialists.
Specialised treatments in the Hair Spa, manicures and pedicures in The Bali
Room. Also well known for the Colour World and all aspects of hairdressing, also
incorporating the Barbershop for gentlemen. Open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to
18:00.
Shopping:
- Signature Boutique: Finest quality merchandise and curios
incorporating the distinctive style of Orient-Express Hotels and embodying
them in the spirit of Africa. Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00.
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00
- Kottlers Gift Shop:World-famous curio and gift shop since
1896.Open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 20:30. Sunday from 9:00 to 1:00
and 4:00 to 20:00