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

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

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Standard Double Room, Terrace

Standard Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

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

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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

Terrace
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

Map
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Table Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

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

Upscale guest house revitalised in 2023 and located near Kloof Street
Located close to Long Street and Table Mountain, Derwent House provides an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a computer station and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1932
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Derwent House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Derwent House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Derwent House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Derwent House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Derwent House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 440 per room applies.

Where is Derwent House located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kloof Street and Long Street. Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Derwent House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great bargain in Canucn. Best place in downtown
Great place, especially for the price. Walking distance to all downtown restaurants and activities and only a short drive to the Hotel Zone and beach. Great service and very secure locked free parking with a 24-hour attendant. Good to have a car when staying in Cancun to see everything, no matter where you stay. Beautiful pool. Rooms could use a bit of updating but they are large with very comfortable beds and great amenities like large showers, with the best water pressure ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A truly outstanding hotel
The service was amazing and the room was both comfortable and decorated with taste and style. We felt instantly at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021