Derwent House

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

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Room service
Pool
24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Beautiful Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2023

377 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Terrace

Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

301 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Highlights

Terrace

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

592 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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
‪The Power & The Glory - ‬7 min walk
‪Cocoa Oola - ‬3 min walk
‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬6 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

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

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

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

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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).