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Standard Double Room, Pool View
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Double Room, Terrace
322 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View
Room with view
463 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Beautiful Room
Room with view
377 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Victorian guesthouse, walk to Kloof Street

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at Derwent House in Cape Town (Cape Town City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Kloof Street and a 2-minute drive from Long Street. This upscale guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Table Mountain and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Derwent House features an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Victorian guesthouse also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2023.

Derwent House has designated areas for smoking.

  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Showcase for local artists
  • 24-hour front desk
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Year Built - 1932
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Computer station
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Airport transportation
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Carport
  • Number of floors - 2
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Off-street parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Afrikaans
  • Arabic
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

  • Massages

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 440 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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