Wild Olive Guest House

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
4 Keurboom Road, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain17 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5)

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

This business-friendly guest house offers an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

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 Cape Town guesthouse in Rondebosch with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Wild Olive Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Wild Olive Guest House offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • 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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wild Olive Guest House?

Wild Olive Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Olive Guest House on 12 May 2024 start from AU$160.25, including 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 parking available at Wild Olive Guest House?

Yep, Wild Olive Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Wild Olive Guest House have a pool?

Wild Olive Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Wild Olive Guest House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wild Olive Guest House.

Is Wild Olive Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Wild Olive Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Wild Olive Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wild Olive Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Are pets allowed at Wild Olive Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Mildie

Travelled 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

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019