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Wild Olive Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale Cape Town guesthouse in Rondebosch with free parking

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Gazebo
Front of property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 130 per person)
Bathroom
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
The price is P 5,326
Price available on 05/17/2024

Check out the area

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4 Keurboom Road, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Popular LocationNewlands Cricket Ground11 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)19 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Wild Olive Guest House is located in Rondebosch, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Two Oceans Aquarium are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 11 min walk
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive
  • Long Street - 10 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kelvin Grove Club - 4 min walk
  • Picanha Steakhouse - 16 min walk
  • Kauai - 13 min walk
  • RocoMamas - 14 min walk
  • Mamma Roma Restaurant - Newlands - 15 min walk

About this property

Wild Olive Guest House

Upscale guesthouse located in Rondebosch
At Wild Olive Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • 2 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Wild Olive Guest House have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, cookware/dishes/utensils, and highchairs

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to room availability and can only be confirmed at the time of check-in or check-out.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Olive Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Olive Guest House?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Olive Guest House on May 20, 2024 start from P 5,325.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wild Olive Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wild Olive Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Olive Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 150.

What time is check-out at Wild Olive Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Wild Olive Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wild Olive Guest House located?

Located in Rondebosch, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Newlands Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground. Cavendish Square and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newlands Station is 9 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 13 minutes.

Wild Olive Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good. Beautiful old house with character, very friendly staff, excellent food. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only had one night here, but it is a great place to aslo spend more time - convenient location to everything. Great rooms, beautifully decorated. The shower was top notch too. Will be back

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Wild Olive! Tino the manager and all staff were so friendly and helpful. The place is very tidy and nice. Breakfast was awesome. Everything is personalized with so much attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nothing was too much trouble for the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and very relaxed. Central location and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Waltman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth every penny
Thank you for our stay, everything was top notch, the breakfast was delicious, rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judge Neels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable luxury
A great home base for our week visit of Cape town.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy every moment at the Wild Olive. Enough said!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019