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Derwent House

4.0 star property
Victorian Cape Town guesthouse in Cape Town City Centre with spa services

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Terrace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bree Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Beautiful Room

Beautiful Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Terrace

Standard Double Room, Terrace

Standard Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Derwent House you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kloof Street and within 20 minutes of Long Street. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre guest house, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Clifton Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk
  • Long Street - 15 min walk
  • Camps Bay Beach - 5 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Derwent House

Victorian Cape Town guesthouse in Cape Town City Centre with spa services
As a guest of Derwent House, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Derwent House also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. A complete renovation of Derwent House was completed in December 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1932
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Derwent House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. A pillow menu is available. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 185 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 440 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Derwent Cape Town
Derwent House
Derwent House Cape Town
Derwent Hotel Boutique
Derwent House Boutique Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
Derwent House Boutique Hotel Cape Town South Africa
Derwent House Guesthouse Cape Town
Derwent House Guesthouse
Derwent House Cape Town
Derwent House Guesthouse
Derwent House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Derwent House?

Derwent House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Derwent House?

The closest beach to Derwent House is Clifton Bay Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Derwent House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Derwent House have a pool?

Derwent House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Derwent House serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Derwent House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Derwent House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Derwent House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Derwent House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel in a wonderful Cape Town neighborhood, the Gardens. The owners were extremely helpful suggesting restaurants and making reservations for us. We had an apartment unit with a full kitchen that was well-stocked I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic in all aspects! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel - the best!
Absolutely fabulous hotel - incredible service, superb room, great indoor & outdoor spaces and amazing breakfast. Complimentary tea, coffee and cake in the afternoon as well as well stocked honesty bar. I am struggling to think of a better place that we have stayed at around the world - it is the staff in particular that go the extra mile with everything that really differentiates this hotel from others. A truly 6 star experience. Thank you so so much - you are all superstars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent small boutique hotel. All of the staff we met were helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and really comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
WOW is how I would describe this property. Every staff member bent over backwards to make us feel at home. This was an experience I can not wait to redo. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Ann Arbor

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Cape Town
Fantastic stay. Perfect location. Staff go out of there to make sure that you have the best possible holiday. Very homely welcoming atmosphere make it special.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect Boutique hotel. It is in a great location, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the decor is perfect for Africa. The rooms are very clean and the included breakfast was perfect. The experience could not have been better. We will return when we next visit Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful small hotel. We felt like we were staying with family. Luca and his team were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Home from home! It was everything you’d wish for and more. The team couldn’t do more for us and made us feel like part of the family. They were always giving us ideas for things to do, places to go and eat. One of the best places we’ve stayed and always warmly welcomed. Loved it. Away from the tourist traps and in a cool spot
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff that went way above and beyond. Included breakfast was excellent and better than what you could find in any restaurant if you went and sat down and ordered avocado toast in my case with salmon. They have lots of staff to make sure the place is secure and everything is taken care of in a timely manner. As for the frequent power outages there were no inconveniences since they have batteries that filled in the outages like they didn’t happen. Very good stay, would choose over a chain since it’s much more personalized and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Millom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and staff at Derwent House are exceptional, nothing is too much and the thought that has been taken to make our stay enjoyable is gruels astounding. Everything you need is provided and some of the very thoughtful touches both in your room and in the dining area are so well done. the staff at Derwent house are exceptional, if your going to Cape Town stay here it’s amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Great stay, felt welcomed from the second we arrived. Lovely room, beautiful lounge and pool area, great breakfast. Staff superb helping plan trips and help with all queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Good guesthouse and value for money
Good guesthouse and value for money, but a few things that could easily be improved. Locks to rooms didn’t work properly, service was sweet but a bit overwhelming and breakfast was a little average. Luca the manager however was absolutely fantastic and super helpful, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Derwent House. All of the staff were super friendly and helpful and we loved the honesty system at the bar. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Anacortes

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel, in a neighborhood full of restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Most outstanding was the friendly and helpful service, which competes with concierges in the larger hotels, from restaurant recommendations and reservations, to car-hires and other basics. The only minor downside was the lack of a generator to compensate for South Africa's rolling power blackouts, so the air conditioning goes out for a couple hours each night, but it was a minor inconvenience. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Oassis in Cape Town
The Derwent House was excellent on all accounts with the exception it is on a hill and my husband isn't the best at parking however the manager came and parked the car for us and we didn't need to use it again until we left. The guest house is convenient for Table Mountain and walking Lions Head it is a small oassis to come back to at the end of the day. Delicious afternoon teas and quiet at night. Easy access to the Waterfront and good restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A treasure Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
Beautiful Boutique Hotel in a great area of Cape Town- Our correspondence prior to coming helped to make everything smooth and comfortable ( eg. pick ups/drop off from the Guest home, the area , things to do - restaurants to visit etc . ) Breakfast was amazing with fantastic coffee to start , juice choices, cereals, cheeses , breads and jams etc....followed by a hot plated excellent classic bacon and eggs cooked to taste breakfast ...yum yum... served in a vibrant dining area... Our room was lovely overlooking the pool with 2 balconies- All was so tasteful and wonderful... We were close to a few of our favourite restaurants- so great to take them in. All in all superb !!!!!! We had a lovely warm welcome into this very vibrant and
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shari, Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEVERINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent place to stay in Capetown
Excellent 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022