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Derwent House

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, Terrace

Standard Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beautiful Room

Beautiful Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Derwent House

Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Derwent House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. A pillow menu is available. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Derwent House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kloof Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kloof Street and a 2-minute drive from Long Street
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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 a 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 guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

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

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
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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: approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 515 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

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Derwent House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 organization.

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

Derwent House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the suite and the room is fabulous. Spacious, filled with light and very quiet. The staff, Tash, Lucas, Cia, and Patience were excellent. They are very helpful, professional and warm. The breakfast is exquisite and the hotel offer different special every morning. The staff went out their way to make our 5 year anniversary special.
Balcony
Living room
Reception area
Pool
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing. Extremely helpful and friendly. The location is great in a quiet neighborhood near kloof street. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there 3 evenings. Luca, Tashe and team were lovely. Lots of recommendations for the city experience. Breakfast was fabulous and the rooms and quaintness of the Derwent house were top notch. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a home away from home in Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi, Mississauga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique hotel that specializes in superior customer experience. All staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Shadow Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fabulous artwork everywhere. Personalized service 24/7. The staff was friendly and helpful and went the extra mile to add special touches. Turndown service was especially impressive. Good location: ubers from Derwent to most attractions were under $6 per trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel with Great Staff

Hotel is clean & comfortable. Good location for restaurants & bars which are downhill to the Main Street. Ample on street parking. Good choice of breakfast. Amazing view of Table Mountain from our room. The main call out is the staff - every member was so helpful, very friendly and couldn’t do enough to make your stay a memorable one. Thank you to you all
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

The hotel was fantastic - great location and Luca and his staff were amazing and went out of there way for us - I recommend this hotel 120 percent !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you enter the beautifully decorated lounge area, you know this is your home away from home. The room isnt large, but well appointed. Staff is superb. Great restaurants nearby and we also we walked the 30 min. downtown( we are 72) took Uber everywhere else. Breakfast is fabulous and the little touches of having cake or cookies around in the afternoon was an added bonus. There are steps to all the rooms that I could see so if this is a problem, check. Otherwise, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were phenomenal! I did not feel safe walking around the area, but we used UBER and had no issues. I would stay again. They allowed us to stay in our room until we left for the airport in the late afternoon. That was a real perk!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a great find

This hotel was a delight. The staff were lovely, the room very comfortable and in a brilliant position in Cape Town. The team were really helpful in planning our days, gave a great restaurant recommendation and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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