Derwent House
14 Derwent Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Had very helpful friendly staff who couldn’t do more for us, so accommodating, a…”
“Great location, lovely staff and comfortable bedrooms”
“They had lots of food and drink for you to help yourself at all times lovely app…”
“Personable service, very helpful staff Excellent location - on a hill but very n…”
“Fabulous , great location , close to town , staff amazingly helpful”
“Great location, so easy to get around, close to main streets”
“Excellent breakfast with almost everything imaginable”
“Fantastic breakfast and lovely staff”
“Wonderful, elegant boutique hotel with a peaceful pool area”
“The hotel itself is gorgeous - stunning pool, very comfortable lounge area, beau…”
“Our room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was cooked to order and del…”
Overview
With a pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, this boutique hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from the restaurants and shops in Kloof Street. Derwent House offers free fibre-optic WiFi and the property is not affected by frequent power outages as we have a full solar back-up system in place that powers the hotel.. Each air-conditioned room at Derwent House comes equipped with a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. The rooms have a private bathroom with a bathrobe, slippers and amenities. There is also a self-catering studio available in the adjacent building. Guests can watch streaming services on device or ask the 24-hour reception staff to book a massage. The staff can also arrange shuttle services to Cape Town International Airport, a 20-minute drive away. Free tea, coffee and cake are available throughout the day on the sun deck or in the bar. When weather is chilly, guests can relax by the fireplace with a complimentary glass of port or sherry. Derwent House is situated an 8-minute drive away from the Table Mountain cable car. The V&A Waterfront, the Convention Centre and the beaches are a 15-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Andrea
couple
June 11, 2026
“Great location, fabulous Food extremely helpful staff”
Fabulous , great location , close to town , staff amazingly helpful. They had lots of food and drink for you to help yourself at all times lovely appointed rooms., staff couldn’t have been more helpful with advice on transport restaurants and everything you need to know about Cape Town Absolutely wonderful Hotel would highly recommend to anyone visiting the city
Dirk
couple
April 28, 2026
“Everything was perfect”
António
couple
April 28, 2026
Everything p
Isabella
couple
April 22, 2026
“Fab find! a lovely stay - great location & friendly staff”
Great location, so easy to get around, close to main streets. Had fab views of Table Mountain from the lovely peaceful garden. Loved the decor. Had very helpful friendly staff who couldn’t do more for us, so accommodating, a lovely stay & if we return to SA would definitely stay again!
neil
couple
March 21, 2026
“Awesome hotel, staff, cleanliness, everything is the best :-)”
Best hotel I’ve stayed in
Pippa
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
Perfect stay at the Derwent House Hotel. Great location, lovely staff and comfortable bedrooms. I can see why so many guests come back year after year. Sadly we were both ill while there so weren't able to make the most of all the facilities, however we plan to return at some point in the future.
Steve
couple
March 4, 2026
“Great location for an excellent stay in a wonderful hotel”
Super friendly & helpful staff. Great location for Table Mountain, the V&A, Constantia and all the beaches and drive down from Camps Bay. Excellent breakfast with almost everything imaginable. All the small touches, like complimentary cake at 4pm, port & sherry. Loved the whole concept of the honesty bar too.
janet
couple
February 23, 2026
“Excellent hotel, made to feel very welcome, enjoyed our stay”
Personable service, very helpful staff Excellent location - on a hill but very near numerous great restaurants of Kloof Street Comfortable room and bed
Vesna
couple
February 18, 2026
Everything - people, design - attention to detail
Erika
couple
February 17, 2026
“Style and comfort”
Wonderful, elegant boutique hotel with a peaceful pool area. Fantastic breakfast and lovely staff. The manager and all the staff were so kind and accommodating when we were briefly coping with illness. Highly recommend!
Michaela
family_with_children
February 10, 2026
Exceptional Service and Staff! Wonderful rooms and cozy beds, safe area!
Katy
couple
January 23, 2026
Staff are amazing, so many little touches to make your stay as special as possible.
Ilana
couple
January 22, 2026
“Gorgeous boutique hotel”
What a lovely place to say! The hotel itself is gorgeous - stunning pool, very comfortable lounge area, beautiful decor. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and relaxed. What makes it so special is all the little touches - sunscreen, afternoon tea, daily note. Would come back any time.
Kate
couple
January 20, 2026
“Absolutely perfect”
The team were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Breakfasts was delicious and varied daily. This is a top class establishment.
Sabrina
couple
January 19, 2026
“Excellent and exceeds expectations”
Everything with our stay exceeded expectations! The staff were absolutely wonderful, accommodations beautiful, and we could not have selected a better location. We cannot wait to make a return trip!
Barbara
couple
January 3, 2026
“We loved it!”
Charming, friendly, beautifully located and beautifully cared for.
Benny
couple
December 20, 2025
“Perfection”
Derwent House was absolutely phenomenal. The staff, the room and the care and attention to detail were way above average. We have travelled extensively around the world, and Derwent House is the best place that we have ever stayed. I cannot praise the staff enough, everyone from front of house management to housekeeping were kind, friendly and helpful. Also, the bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in, so we have come home fully rested. We can’t wait to go back.
Shelley
couple
December 8, 2025
“Yet again a lovely stay at Derwent House”
Great breakfast and complimentary cake at tea time. Easy parking. Fantastic staff. Lovely pool.
Christopher
couple
December 3, 2025
“A fun and very comfortable base for visiting Cape Town.”
Wonderful property with distinctive African design. Excellent servvice and great food and drink.
Joanne
couple
December 2, 2025
“Enjoyable Stay”
We had an early morning flight in from UK and were able to check in early. Staff were exceptionally friendly offering advice and information on our first visit to Cape Town. Our room had lovely views of Table Mountain. Our room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. We used Uber to get about.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Ironing service, Luggage storage, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Concierge service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room
This air-conditioned room has a private balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. It offers a private bathroom with rain shower, bathrobe, slippers and luxury amenities. This air-conditioned room has pool or mountain views, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. It offers a private bathroom with a rain shower, bathrobe, slippers and luxury amenities.
Double Room with Pool View
This air-conditioned room overlooks or leads onto the pool and garden. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The room has a private en-suite bathroom with rain shower, bathrobe, slippers and luxury amenities.
Double or Twin Room with Table Mountain View
With views of Table Mountain, this air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV and a full bathroom with bath and separate shower cabin, equipped with bathrobes, slippers and luxury amenities.
Suite
This spacious and air-conditioned suite has a lounge and separate bedroom, as well as private terrace. It is equipped with flat-screen TV, DVD player and a kitchenette. The separate en suite bathroom comes with hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers, and all amenities. This room accommodates 2 adults on the double bed and a third adult may be accommodated on a double sofa bed in the lounge area.
Studio Apartment - 14A Derwent Road
Located in the neighbouring building, this self-catering studio apartment offers city skyline views. It features a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge with flat screen satellite TV and DVD player. The en suite bathroom offers a separate shower and bath, bathrobe, slippers and luxury amenities. The unit has an extra length queen size bed and a double sofa bed. There is a dedicated off-street parking space.
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