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Derwent House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room, Terrace | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Derwent House offers a peaceful retreat near Long Street and Table Mountain. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool with comfy sun loungers, enjoy drinks at the bar, or relax in the garden. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Beautiful Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beautiful Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Terrace | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to Derwent House. Kloof Street and Long Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Long Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Oola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upper Union - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Derwent House

Upscale guesthouse remodeled 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 515 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 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

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Derwent House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 515 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).

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