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Wild Olive Guest House

4.0 star property
Cape Town guesthouse in Rondebosch with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
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Gazebo
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Front of property
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4 Keurboom Road, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Newlands Stadium
    7 min walk
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    11 min walk
  • Kenilworth Race Course
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5)

Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
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
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Wild Olive Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Newlands Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Rondebosch guest house include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Table Mountain - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪JC Brasserie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Michaels Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kelvin Grove Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bihari Indian Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Newlands Brewery - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Wild Olive Guest House

Cape Town guesthouse in Rondebosch with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
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 guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 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 guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

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 provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately ZAR 130 for adults and from 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.

Property is also known as

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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.

Is parking available at Wild Olive Guest House?

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

Are there any beaches close to Wild Olive Guest House?

The closest beach to Wild Olive Guest House is Camps Bay Beach (9.2 km).

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 such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wild Olive Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Wild Olive Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wild Olive Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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. 68 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Great little spot in Newlands with a lovely owener. Thank you for the hospitality and for taking care of us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bravo
Lovely house with a wonderful pool. Location is great because of secure parking but about 15 minutes out of Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Guest House in Newlands
I have stayed at the Wild Olive Guest House on a number of occasions. The standard is consistently very good with staff being pleasant to deal with. As usual the breakfast was excellent. On this occasion I encountered a problem with the TV set in Room 5 and I trust that management will sort this out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and facilities met or exceeded expectations. Breafasts were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Fairbanks, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect location for our stay in Cape Town!
We needed a home base and the Olive was perfect. Comfortable, quiet and a nice breakfast. CLEAN and FRIENDLY. At a moderate price. Will stay there again when we revisit Cape Town.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation very poor situation next toroad
When I booked the cottage, garden area, beside pool, I thought this was at REAR when in fact it is at the FRONT of the main house, 20 ft from a busy road. When you sit in garden you are 20ft from lorries cars and the noise of car stereos going THUD THUD, and breathing their fumes. even at night we could hear cars racing down the road or accelerating away (it is one house away from traffic lights), Nice room but poor situation. Had to park in street for first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good
Very pleasant and helpful staff. Secure parking, nice pool, good WiFi reception and very conveniently placed for the cricket ground at Newlands. We cannot really fault it.

10/10 Excellent

B & F, Hampshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbly comfortable Guest House in great location
The welcome from the Staff was excellent and that experience continued - they simply couldn't do enough to make us comfortable. Fruit, biscuits and even a small carafe of Port in the room; a breakfast that we'll struggle to beat anywhere; and additional meals (when requested) superbly cooked and served. Even a picnic (in a cool bag) was suggested by the Staff for our day in Kirstenbosch gardens, which made a wonderful day even better. If we had questions about anything - directions, the best time to visit places, etc - the Staff took time to research and provide very helpful answers. The location of Wild Olive was brilliant from our perspective, a short drive to Cape Town's V & A and easy access to the False Bay coast, and the Airport, with Kirstenbosch just minutes away. The garden was a place to relax with good seats/sunloungers, a shady Gazebo with comfortable sofas/cushions, and a good swimming pool - sadly, access was limited to early or later in the day due to the water shortage, but even the water shortage was well managed with very little inconvience. We simply can't rate the Wild Olive highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse with great access to Cape
The Wild Olive Guest House is well appointed, with delicious breakfasts, comfortable rooms, lounge, and garden area. Everything about this classic, old house is welcoming. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We stayed over the holidays and the rooms had fresh stocks of homemade holiday cookies and chocolates everyday - a very nice touch. Will definitely stay here next time in the Cape.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
IT was a great place, helpful staff. The rooms were a good size and well equiped. We were just overnight very pleased. A bit tricky to figure out how to get into the drive way as the area had changed and the gps muddled things up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitable pace with excellent breakfast. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017