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Wild Olive Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Claremont

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Superior Room, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
Superior Suite (Self-Catering King/Twin 5) | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, highchair, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4 Keurboom Road, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708
  • Newlands Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Cape Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Claremont stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Claremont guesthouse, you'll find Newlands Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground. Cavendish Square and Arderne Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 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

4-star guest house in Claremont
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.

  • 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 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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 each accommodation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wild Olive Guest House to the airport?

Wild Olive Guest House is 10.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wild Olive Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Wild Olive Guest House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Wild Olive Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.9 mi (27-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 10.1 mi (28-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wild Olive Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wild Olive Guest House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 70 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Wild Olive Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wild Olive Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Wild Olive Guest House have a pool?

Wild Olive Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Wild Olive Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Wild Olive Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

Wild Olive Guest House is 4.5 mi away from Cape Town.

Wild Olive Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 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

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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