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Derwent House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Kloof Street
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Exterior
Interior
Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, City View
Lobby lounge
Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, City View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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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
  • Table Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Derwent House puts you a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages. This Victorian guest house also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site carport

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1932
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 440 per room (one-way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Derwent House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Derwent House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Derwent House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Derwent House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 440 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Derwent House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Derwent House?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Derwent House and nearby?
Derwent House has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Derwent House like?
Derwent House is a short 15-minute walk from Long Street and 4 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.

Derwent House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic in all aspects! Highly recommended!
Daniel, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
JUSTIN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Victoria, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gregory, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marianne, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Larry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful small hotel. We felt like we were staying with family. Luca and his team were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Frank, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Krishan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gregory, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emma, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephen, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Jan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shari, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent place to stay in Capetown
Excellent 5 stars
SEVERINO, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

brandi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Floyd, 2-night trip
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