Wild Olive Guest House & Villa
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About this property
Personal service and a convenient location await you at this luxurious guest house, situated close to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s centre. Within walking distance of Newlands Stadium, Wild Olive Guest House & Villa is a great base for business and leisure travellers alike. Start the day with a swim in the pool, set in a lush, secluded garden. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair with home-baked muffins. Relax in style in the gazebo or on the terrace under shady trees. Wild Olive offers everything for a hassle-free stay, including a lounge with fireplace and honesty bar, a barbecue and free internet access. Guests looking for a quiet night in can also request home-cooked dinners in advance. All rooms are individually furnished and boast earthy tones. Make yourself tea or help yourself from the minibar. Cotton linen and the option to choose between double and twin bedding ensure a good night’s rest.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 2 single beds Bedroom 3 2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mandy
South Africa“Friendly, accommodating staff, lovely comfortable room, welcoming atmosphere” - Dan
United Kingdom“A quiet location giving good access to airport, Kirstenbosch and other attractive suburbs. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable and a good shower. Breakfast was excellent. Importantly all the staff were helpful and friendly. The manager on...” - Gladys
Kenya“We loved everything about the Wild Olive Guest house, from the warm welcome we got from the staff (Tino, Paki, Benita and others) to the careful attentive detail they placed on all aspects during our stay to ensure we were comfortable. The ...” 
Ronnie South Africa“Staff courteous, friendly and warm. Cottage well equipped and maintained. Dinners affordable and delicious and well prepared”- Louis South Africa“The best breakfast ever, amazing staff & we loved our sunny room! louis-THE-lawyer”
- Tracey South Africa“I stayed for a week and it is one of the best guesthouses I've stayed at. The house is immaculate. My room was bright and comfortable. Everything is considered and the staff are so friendly and treat you as if you are their only guest and old...”
- Wendy South Africa“Clean, friendly, very comfortable, excellent breakfast. Previous stay made me come back and would do so again.”
- Mandy South Africa“Every need was catered for. Wonderful, friendly but discreet staff. Absolutely loved my stay and will definitely return”
- Bones
Canada“I came to Cape Town as my mom was admitted to a nearby hospital. This place was like a mental & physical oasis for me during this difficult time. All the staff were friendly, it felt to me like being at "home". The breakfast was amazing, the...” 
Sonia South Africa“Enjoyed my stay breakfast was good beds comfortable”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that 100% deposit are taken for bookings of only 1 night.
Arrangements for late arrivals are essential.
A late arrival fee is charge from 9pm onward.
Please inform Wild Olive Guest House & Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
