Derwent House
4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with spa services and 24-hour front desk
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Spa
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
- Long Street14 min walk
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach4 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)18 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Beautiful Room
Beautiful Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(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
View all photos for Standard Double Room, Terrace
Standard Double Room, Terrace
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(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
View all photos for Standard Double Room, Pool View
Standard Double Room, Pool View
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(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
View all photos for 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
- 1 bedroom
- 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.
What's nearby
- Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Long Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 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
- Cocoa Oola - 3 min walk
- Upper Union - 7 min walk
About this property
Derwent House
Victorian guesthouse with spa services and 24-hour front desk
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.
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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 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); 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
- 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 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
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
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.
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.