The People

Our award-winning team is a diverse blend of backgrounds and nationalities – just like our guests!

Capetonian by choice, Anahid and Armin are respectively Canadian and Austrian by birth. Coming together in Cairo, Anahid spent most of her life in the Middle East and Africa while Armin left his village in the Alps near Salzburg, Austria at a young age to travel the world in hospitality . After living in more than 15 countries across the globe, we’ve chosen to settle down forever in beautiful Cape Town!

Luca hails from Durban in KwaZulu Natal and brings along a hospitality background on land and sea: after experiences on cruise ships and holiday properties closer to home, Luca relocated to Cape Town in 2015 and is now as Capetonian as the Gatsby. When not steering the Derwent ship, he’s mostly to be found on a mountain with his faithful companion, Chad.

Patience, originally from Zimbabwe, was drawn to the Mother City by her passion for hospitality. Joining her are Kwanele, a fellow Zimbabwean; Yvonne, from Port Elizabeth; and Vovo, from the Eastern Cape—all dedicated to taking care of housekeeping and breakfast service. Gladys, from Lesotho, and Oliver, from the ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn, tend to the house during the evenings and overnight. In the kitchen, Chef Alpha takes the lead, crafting our legendary breakfasts, cozy afternoon soups in winter, and an array of delightful cakes and pastries for tea time.

We’re all here at your service to make your stay with us in beautiful Cape Town the very best it can be!