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Personal service and a convenient location await you at this luxurious guest house, situated close to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s centre. Within walking distance of Newlands Stadium, Wild Olive Guest House is a great base for business and leisure travellers alike. Start the day with a swim in the pool, set in a lush, secluded garden. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair with home-baked muffins. Relax in style in the gazebo or on the terrace under shady trees. Wild Olive offers everything for a hassle-free stay, including a lounge with fireplace and honesty bar, a barbecue and free internet access. Guests looking for a quiet night in can also request home-cooked dinners in advance. All rooms are individually furnished and boast earthy tones. Make yourself tea or help yourself from the minibar. Cotton linen and the option to choose between double and twin bedding ensure a good night’s rest.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was perfect, from the room itself, to the beautiful poolside, the great breakfast, very friendly staff
  • Marlene
    South Africa South Africa
    Very well situated especially if you want to watch the cricket!
  • Fernando
    Belgium Belgium
    Helpful staff and excellent food. The room was comfortable and clean.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent quality of the breakfast served by friendly staff. The location of the property was ideal for us to be able to visit our family.
  • Nora
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The breakfast was wonderful, with nice add-on options. The location is also very nice with the garden and pool area. The house has a nice athmosphere, like living at home, but more elegant and comfortable.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our stay here, it was exactly as shown in the photos. We had room 9, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room and our little private outside space. Breakfast amazing, cooked to order and specials available - pancakes with banana and...
  • Albert
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was spacious and consisted of a lounge, big bedroom and black and the white tiled "period" bathroom with shower was special. The breakfast was a treat!
  • Susan
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is clean! Awesome breakfast, friendly staff, nice pool area. They cleaned our room everyday even on weekends. Such a lovely and beautiful place!
  • Edna
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were very friendly and always available to help. Wonderful breakfast.
  • Hiromi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a lovely neighbourhood and stuff were very kind and friendly. Highly recommend to stay here.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 289 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Wild Olive has been a Guest House for 10 Years & offers both business & leisure guests a home away from home. We have a full range of services to make your stay comfortable & to keep you coming back. That's why we say the Wild Olive is "More than a room & a good nights sleep". No matter if its your first time with us or you are a return guest there will always be a Warm Welcome at the Wild Olive. See you soon!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wild Olive Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Wild Olive Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 550 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 550 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that 100% deposit are taken for bookings of only 1 night.

    Arrangements for late arrivals are essential.

    Please inform Wild Olive Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Wild Olive Guest House

    • Check-in at Wild Olive Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Wild Olive Guest House include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Double
    • Wild Olive Guest House is 4.3 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Wild Olive Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Wild Olive Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Wild Olive Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet