Location - Well located for evenning dinners near by (walking distance) Rooms / Decor - Nicely finished + very high quality Overall - lots of little touches that make the boutique hotel experience very postive and memorable Carol & Jo (the managers) - had the right balance between giving us space and helping us organise the things we wanted to... more

A lovely, stylish boutique hotel in a fantastic location that really felt like a home away from home. The owners, Carol and Jo, personally make you feel welcome and make every effort to ensure you enjoy your time in Cape Town. The food was delicious and the staff was very helpful. more

Stayed 4 nights very friendly warm atmosphere staff and owners Carol and Jo were very helpful in helping us organise dinners out and transport to various locations. Derwent House very comfortable stay central location walking distance from downtown and would recommend. Will stay there when next in Cape Town. more

I am very glad that I looked on this website when I was looking for somewhere to stay in Cape Town. Derwent House richly deserves its first place in the rankings. We stayed three nights and nothing seemed too much trouble for Carol, Jo and the staff. We will definitely stay here again when next in Cape Town. more

I'd highly recommend Derwent House to anyone looking for a clean, quiet, comfortably luxurious, friendly and convenient place to stay in Cape Town. Carol, Jo and the staff are natural hosts - they are exceptionally helpful and friendly without being intrusive. We were sorry to only be staying for 4 nights! Top tip - the Miller's Thumb restaurant. A wonderful... more

Two of us stayed here in August. The booking process was simple and efficient and we were sent detailed instructions of how to reach the hotel from the airport. We had planned a stay of only 2 nights but we liked it so much that we stayed on for an extra 3 nights. Since our original room was booked up... more

Wow! I have already told so many people about this hotel! It is quaint, decorated contemporarily beatiful, the art and furniture are exquisite, Carol and her staff are super helpful (I felt like I was staying with family)... the vibe was warm and welcoming and not over the top - just perfect! The breakfast was delicious every morning, the kitchen... more

Our stay in Derwent House was truely amazing. The owners Jo and Carol are fantastic hosts. They made us feel so welcome in their beautiful hotel and could not be more helpful. We felt so at home during our stay. The attention to detail in the hotel was absoutely amazing. Complementary tea/coffee/port/sherry and cake and also the internet. A beautiful... more

During our brief stay in Cape Town, my boyfriend and I spent 4 nights at the Derwent House. Definitely one of the best guest houses in the area. We were able to walk to restaurants and bars on the well-known Kloof Street. We were also able to arrange a wine tour through the hotel. Hennie was a great guide and... more