Wild Olive Guest House

Cape Town guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Nestled in the heart of Claremont, Wild Olive Guest House offers a charming retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and sun-kissed pool area. Unwind on the tranquil garden grounds or indulge in full breakfast. With attentive service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage available.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$153 nightly
$177 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bar
This guesthouse provides a perfect start with full breakfast options. The bar offers a relaxing spot for unwinding after a day of adventures.
Dreamy slumber essentials
Premium bedding transforms every room into a sleep haven at this guesthouse. Minibars in each guestroom offer refreshment convenience for thirsty travelers.

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Keurboom Road, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708

What's nearby

  • Keurboom Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newlands Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cavendish Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Newlands Station - 10 min walk
  • Claremont Station - 14 min walk
  • Rondebosch Station - 19 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪JC Brasserie | Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Newlands Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tai Ping - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Wild Olive Guest House

When you stay at Wild Olive Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Newlands Station is 10 minutes and Claremont Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 380 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 200

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 650 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Olive Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wild Olive Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Wild Olive Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Wild Olive Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wild Olive Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Wild Olive Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 380 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wild Olive Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Wild Olive Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Wild Olive Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around Wild Olive Guest House like?

Wild Olive Guest House is a short 10-minute walk from Newlands Station and 6 minutes' walk from Newlands Stadium.

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Wild Olive Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed every minute and every aspect of our stay at the Wild Olive. The food was amazing and the staff genuinely friendly and kind. You'll not regret the decision to spend your holiday here!
Pilar, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good. Beautiful old house with character, very friendly staff, excellent food. Very enjoyable stay.
Pieter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Regine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything good.
Pieter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Een kleine ruime schone kamers rustieke tuin. Schoon! Kortom fijn verblijf
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nothing was too much trouble for the hosts.
Trevor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and very relaxed. Central location and excellent food.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Waltman, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable luxury

A great home base for our week visit of Cape town.
Lynne, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always enjoy every moment at the Wild Olive. Enough said!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Für uns war die Unterkunft perfekt. Sehr schönes Haus mit Pool und liebevoll gepflegtem Garten und mit liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und geleitet. Sehr herzliches Personal mit guter Ortskenntnis und hilfreichen Empfehlungen jeder Art. Es sind bei uns keine Wünsche offen geblieben
18-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Es war einfach nur super! Tolles Zimmer, super Service. Das Frühstück, v.a. das Surprise Omlette, war ein Traum. Man braucht definitiv ein Auto (kann nachts gesichert geparkt werden), da nicht in Nähe der CBD. Aber idealer Ausgangspunkt um die Kaphalbinsel zu erkundigen.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!

Great little spot in Newlands with a lovely owener. Thank you for the hospitality and for taking care of us!
Tahir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bravo

Lovely house with a wonderful pool. Location is great because of secure parking but about 15 minutes out of Cape Town.
Edward, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and facilities met or exceeded expectations. Breafasts were excellent.
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zeer goed hotel gunstig gelegen t.o.v stad en vliegveld
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Heel luxe goed en vriendelijk gerund verblijf met zeer goed ontbijt. Mooi zwembad Gunstig gelegen t.o.v. vliegveld, Kaapstad en de TAFELBERG in een veilige buurt.

10/10 Exceptional

... wir kommen sehr gerne wieder 😀😀😀

Toller Garten, hübsche Zimmer und ein ganz leckeres Frühstück. Das Guesthouse liegt sehr verkehrsgünstig und das Personal ist sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder 😀😀😀
Ulrich, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
B & F, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip