Purple Olive Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Wonderboom

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Room (#07) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Quadruple Room (#12) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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68 Ray St, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Union Buildings
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Pretoria
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (#11)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pretoria

Wonderboom stay.Your stay at this Wonderboom guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment and Wonderboom Nature Reserve. Kolonnade Shopping Centre and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Union Buildings - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • UNISA - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • University of Pretoria - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boston BBQ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Arrow Ridge Spur - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Abreus Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roasties - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Purple Olive Guest House

3-star guest house in Wonderboom
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Purple Olive Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pretoria guesthouse.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Purple Olive Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (47 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Purple Olive Guest House to the airport?

Purple Olive Guest House is 44.9 mi (66-min drive) away from the Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Purple Olive Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Purple Olive Guest House.

Does Purple Olive Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Purple Olive Guest House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Purple Olive Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Time Square Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Purple Olive Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Purple Olive Guest House have a pool?

Purple Olive Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Purple Olive Guest House have a restaurant?

Purple Olive Guest House is home to Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Purple Olive Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Purple Olive Guest House to downtown Pretoria?

Purple Olive Guest House is 4.5 mi away from Pretoria.

Purple Olive Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MELL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nyaradzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms need a serious upgrade. You have to call for them to open and close the gate which means you are not really free to enter and exit. Wifi is super slow and constantly disconnects
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zinhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable to sleep here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Not bad. Could improve
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked online got a confirmation and the drove 34 km from where i was when i get to the hotel they told me that they r fully booked and they ddnt see my booking and they dont know the agency that i have used...had to look for other place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019