Derwent House, Cape Town - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

14 Derwent Road, Cape Town, South Africa

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“The location was perfect for walking to lively nearby restaurants.”view full review

Derwent House, a 4-star boutique guesthouse in City Bowl defined by Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, blends Victorian architecture with contemporary Afro-chic design featuring traditional African art pieces from Amatuli.

Varied Room Options

Derwent House offers rooms in pool and garden wings with terrace or city views, measuring 20m2 with en-suite bathrooms. The main building houses Beautiful Rooms spanning 28-35m2, while a 65m2 apartment provides full kitchen facilities and dedicated parking.

Gourmet Breakfast Selection

The breakfast spread features seasonal fruit, yogurt parfaits, European cheeses, German butcher cold cuts, and freshly baked pastries from Woodstock Bakery. Made-to-order hot items range from full English to Franschhoek trout on scrambled eggs.

Pool and Bar

Guests can enjoy the solar-heated pool, self-serve Honesty Bar with local wines and craft beers, and cozy wood-burning stove in the lounge. Derwent House provides complimentary aperitifs and custom-mixed manager's cocktails.

Central City Location

Located steps from Kloof and Bree Streets' restaurants and boutiques, the property sits 0.5 miles from Iziko South African Museum, 1.5 miles from Lion's Head, and 2 miles from Table Mountain.

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Derwent House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room Table Mountain View

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Double Room Pool View

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Double Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Suite

2 persons

595 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Cozy and Unique Rooms

“During my stay, I experienced the charm of the rooms at Derwent House. Each room is uniquely decorated, with colorful art and comfortable furnishings. My room had a lovely view of the pool area and was equipped with all the amenities I could wish for, including a hot water bottle, a thoughtful touch during chilly evenings.” view full review

Breakfast Bliss

“The breakfast at Derwent House was a good experience. I enjoyed a wide selection of fresh fruits, cheeses, and cooked options every morning. I was particularly impressed by the Nutella crepes and the homemade cakes served in the afternoon - they were a perfect treat after a day of exploring.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Area

“I loved spending time by the pool, surrounded by comfortable sun loungers. It was perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun. The hotel also had complimentary towels available, making it easy to enjoy a leisurely swim whenever I wanted.” view full review

Well-Equipped Bathrooms

“The bathrooms at Derwent House were excellently designed and included all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. My bathroom was clean and spacious, with modern fixtures, made my morning routine enjoyable and seamless.” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.6/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

Electric blankets

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Derwent House Hotel Location

14 Derwent Road, Cape Town, South Africa

Map view

14 Derwent Road, Cape Town, South Africa

City landmarks

Landmark

Table Mountain

2.0 mi

Park

Table Mountain National Park

1.9 mi

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.4 mi

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

1.9 mi

Museum

District Six Museum

1.2 mi

Mountain

Signal Hill

1.5 mi

Square

Greenmarket Square

1.4 mi

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.3 mi

Mountain

Lion's Head

1.5 mi

Gallery

South African National Gallery

1.2 mi

Theatre

Labia Theatre

2600 ft

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.0 mi

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

1.2 mi

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

2600 ft

Landmark

Bree Street

1.4 mi

Park

De Waal Park

4400 ft

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

1.4 mi

Farm

Oranjezicht City Farm

1.3 mi

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

1.2 mi

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

3500 ft

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

4800 ft

Landmark

Parliament

1.2 mi

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

2600 ft

Square

Church Square

1.1 mi

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

4700 ft

Theatre

Fugard Theatre

1.2 mi

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

1.2 mi

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

1.3 mi

Library

National Library Of South Africa

1.2 mi

Store

Peppertree Cafe

2600 ft

Nearby

201 Bree St

Merry Pop Ins

2000 ft

Restaurants

Maharajah

500 ft

Kloof Nek Road

Cafe Paradiso

900 ft

110 Kloof Street Gardens

The Black Sheep Restaurant

900 ft

104 Kloof Street Gardens

The Deckhouse crab shack

800 ft

108 Kloof Street

Caffe Milano Pasticceria & Bar

1000 ft

153 Kloof Street

Dinkel Bakery

900 ft

91 Kloof Nek Road Gardens

Melissa's Kloof Street

1100 ft

94 Kloof Street Tamboerskloof

Toni's on Kloof

1200 ft

88 Kloof Street Gardens

Getting around

City Centre

Cape Town21 min · 1.1 mi

Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)31 min · 12.6 mi

Train

Cape Town Train Station28 min · 1.4 mi

Woodstock Railway Station6 min · 2.4 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 06:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Derwent House provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Arabic, Xhosa, Zulu

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Derwent House Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 174 verified reviews

9.7/10

Perfect

99%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.5/10

Cleanliness

9.7/10

Comfort

9.7/10

Facilities

9.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.9/10

Location

9.7/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.5/10

Staff

9.9/10

Value for money

9.3/10

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