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Derwent House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near Kloof Street

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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
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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof/Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.With a stay at this Cape Town City Centre guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kloof Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Long Street. Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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
  • ‪Rick’s Cafe Americain - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Derwent House

4-star Victorian guest house near 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 a 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 guesthouse.

  • 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 is 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 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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: 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.
    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.

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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Derwent House to the airport?

Derwent House is 12.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Derwent House have an airport shuttle?

Derwent House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 515 per room, one-way.

How close is Derwent House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Derwent House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Derwent House, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 185 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Derwent House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Derwent House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Derwent House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Derwent House have a pool?

Derwent House features an outdoor pool.

Does Derwent House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Derwent House to downtown Cape Town?

Derwent House is 1.3 mi away from Cape Town.