Honestly it was fantastic, we stayed between Christmas and New Year so a busy time for the Team but Patience, Luca, Tash Gladice and the whole team were exceptional. The rooms, the atmosphere, the food and the location are all amazing. I genuinely can't tell you what an amazing gem of a hotel this is and I'm not sure hotel is the right word, it feels more like a family house with owners who have amazing taste and really understand their guests. If you don't like staying at Derwent House I think that may say more about you then it does about them lol So much I could say, but the crux of it, would we go back again, in a heartbeat, would I recommend it, I would recommend it to our Mums :)) Thanks for making the stay what it was Sam and John

Nothing, the place is amazing, the attention to detail something many business aspire to but few can achieve.

We cannot speak more highly about this place. DH is a colourful warm & friendly little sanctuary. The staff are all amazing, the room was so unique with lovely views of Table Mountain & the sea in the distance. Lots of lovely touches that made our stay so memorable. The breakfasts are delicious with lots of options & daily specials. They bake cakes that you can help yourself to in the afternoon & well stocked wine & gin bar on honesty basis Pool area is lovely with a hot tub & plenty of comfortable chairs / beds Nothing was too much trouble Amazing place that is a must stay Well done DH team !

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A warm, friendly welcome from Luca set the tone for a very enjoyable stay. Nothing was too much trouble and the team made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Our upgraded room was spotlessly clean and well equipped and we enjoyed the luxury of having a lounge area to relax in, although our bedroom was a little small. Breakfast each morning was excellent with plenty of choice. The pool is a good size with comfortable sun loungers, perfect for whiling away a few hours in the sun. The hotel is ideally placed a short walk from Kloof Street which has a fantastic selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. A special mention to Luca who went above and beyond in organising an Uber to deliver a forgotten Kindle to the airport before our flight departed. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

The bedroom was a little on the small side.

I can't tell you enough how much I loved my stay here. I am so fortunate that with my job I get to stay in some incredible hotels, but honestly? Nothing compares to Derwent House. As a lone female traveller, it's rare I stay somewhere and feel so safe. Here I could totally relax. Unfortunately I was really unwell whilst on holiday and the team really looked after me. Nothing was too much trouble. Even the breakfast pack made for me when I went on an early morning excursion was perfect. The attention to detail was also incredible; a daily newspaper on the breakfast specials, a chocolate on my pillow with tomorrow's weather forecast and a chilled bottle of water made me smile every day and made me feel so much better. I will return as soon as I can. Magical.

Location is great. The property itself is on a quiet street but just off one of the main thoroughfares Kloof street where there are restaurants, convenience stores and ATMs. The breakfast was delicious with daily specials the in house chef prepares. They also have tea time with cakes and other complimentary goodies. The staff was wonderful. We interacted the most with Tash who went above and beyond for us and was a wealth of good information. So was Luca.

Of course being a boutique hotel the room is on the smaller size and I would prefer the shower be enclosed as the half closed half open thing made it easy for the floor to get wet.

I had a lovely 2 night stay but would have happily stayed a week. breakfast was excellent. Alongside the buffet of pastries and yoghurts, there were lovely selections cooked to order, for example local smoked trout with scrambled eggs. Staff were very friendly and helpful, checking all the time that everything was ok. They packed me a lovely breakfast and made me a coffee when I had an early start for a trip. The location was very convenient for nice restaurants and the area felt very safe. The hotel decor was fabulous with lovely African prints and fabrics everywhere. As others have commented it was a much more intimate and welcoming experience than many hotels and I was genuinely sad to leave. I hope to go back soon.

The only downside was that I could hear the front door bell from my room, so the Saturday night I was there it rang quite late with guests coming back. I was probably more sensitive than usual recovering from a long flight with no sleep.

Everything about my experience staying at Derwent House was exceptional. From the incredible hospitality to the cosy communal living room to the amazing food - breakfast and the daily soup and cakes (put on during winter). I was on a business trip attending a conference and every day I really felt I came "home" to the warmest people, the most cosy relaxing environment and all under the breath-taking changing view of Table Mountain, right around the corner (walking distance) from the vibrant Kloof Street. I will never stay anywhere else if in Cape Town again!

The weather (hahah) although honestly even the weather (which was wintery) didn't put me off as there was a beautiful roaring fire to snuggle up infront of!

Well decorated. Exceptionally clean, great breakfast. Fantastic staff. Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend highly.

Room was a bit small but the outdoor space and the lobby were very nice to sit in. Lighting in the room was not great. Good reading lights in bed are important given that there is not a chair to read in. The overhead light was dim too. At night and when the curtains were closed, it was a bit too dark for us to see.

You are treated like a member of the family at Derwent House. From the moment you book, the staff is reaching out to help you have the best stay in Cape Town suggesting places to visit, restaurants, tours, etc. The rooms are a good size and decorated well. The hotel is well decorated and has great art throughout. I enjoyed a hearty breakfast daily and looked forward to relaxing in the evening with a delectable dessert and tea or wine/spirits. Luca, Oliver, Gladys and Mercy do everything they can to ensure a wonderful stay. I hope to return to Caoe Town in the future and will definitely book again at the Derwent House. As I fly home to Louisiana, I have already recommended Derwent House to other travelers.

Nothing. I enjoyed everything

What a treat the Derwent House was. From the friendly and knowledgable staff to the lovely homy and colourful decor to the little attentions like fresh cake and coffee on hand at all times. We loved the neighbourhood that has countless options to dine a few minutes on foot, a short distance from Table mountain and pleasantly distant from downtown which was still accessible if you fancy a longer walk. Breakfast was varied, generous and quite good, the honour wine and gin bar provide just enough selection for a nice happy hour to cheer a beautiful day out and about.

We spent a whole week so could have done with a little more space inside the room as you tend to expand as you go! But nothing that unpleasant with access to our own terrasse to expend our living area.