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.
Upscale Victorian guesthouse, walk to Kloof Street
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 dressing gowns, 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.
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
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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
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
100% renewable energy
2 floors
At least 80% organic food
Building
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
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
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
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
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 440 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 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.
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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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
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Derwent Hotel Boutique
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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.
How much does it cost to stay at Derwent House?
As of 1 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derwent House on 30 June 2024 start from AU$247.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Are there any beaches close to Derwent House?
The closest beach to Derwent House is Camps Bay Beach (3 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.
Derwent House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
Travelled with family
3 Feb 2024
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.