Reviews of Wild Olive Guest House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
4 Keurboom Road, Newlands, Claremont, 7708 Cape Town, South Africa
#70 of 439 B&Bs and inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 190 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Demet
Italy19 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
The staff was very helpful. We loved how you collected our order for breakfast 1 day before to make sure there is no wait time in the morning. The food was super delicious, btw! We fell in love with the interior design in the entire house, including our private rooms. Too bad we could not use the pool as the weather was not the best but the garden and other common areas were super cozy. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Thembile
South Africa10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Hype, well done Athi”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing 🤪
Breakfast was ready on time, so fresh 👌🏻
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Lara
South Africa24 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Very pleasant! Great staff with extra personal touch on Easter!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything great!!! Food excelent!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Simon
South Africa64 Reviews13 helpful votes10“central and cofortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
the breakfast was great and the location is very central in the southern suburbs.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Miranda
United Kingdom13 Reviews2 helpful votes10“A beautiful, welcoming, comfortable and relaxing place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
We loved our stay here and couldn’t fault a single thing! The staff were lovely, the garden beautiful and relaxing and the breakfasts and home made cakes and muffins delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Gillian
Australia18 Reviews9.0“Lovely property offering a very comfortable guest experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water temperature in the shower went scalding hot to freezing cold
Friendly staff Excellent breakfast Very comfortable rooms
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Gabrielle
Australia81 Reviews16 helpful votes10“Beautiful quiet hotel in Cape Town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing
This hotel was a real find in beautiful Claremont which was a very safe place to stay in Cape Town. Parking of our car was completely secure and on the premises. The staff couldn't be any nicer and helpful if they tried. Breakfast was great and nothing was too much trouble for them to make something up. There was an 'honesty' bar which guests to use to have their favourite drink. There was also a fabulous swimming pool for those hot, humid days. Literally everything was thought about for comfort. It was also very quiet and close to lots of amenities and attractions nearby. Beautiful property.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Aisha
United States of America1 review9.0“A Lovely, Restful and Peaceful stay at a great guesthouse.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 2 nights
We were completely pleased and satisfied but, as noted, you may want to stay closer to Cape Town on a first visit.
This guesthouse is in a suburban Cape Town location ideal for rest and comfort. You need Uber to get to central Cape Town and the usual attractions so not the best for first time visitors or those primarily interested in downtown Cape Town. But we were return visitors, having done the usual tourist attractions, so we were very pleased to relax and enjoy such a great guesthouse. We plan to return and highly recommend Wild Olive.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Julia
Germany26 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Beautiful Little apartemfbb ne t”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Beautiful accomodation and a super lovely host. Unfortunately we stayed only for one Night
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Philip
Canada4 Reviews10“A wonderful opportunity to have stayed there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything! Friendly helpful people in every position. Great public areas for sitting inside and out. Wonderful food from extensive menu. Chose because walking distance to historic Newlands Cricket Grounds(which was indeed an easy quick, safe walk. But it was convenient to all that Capetown has to offer without being in downtown. Residential setting was a positive.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Yvonne
South Africa5 Reviews9.0“A short but delightful stay in a beautiful home. Friendly and informative hostess.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My only complaint is the lack of off-street parking. I reserved a parking spot for our car but it was being used by someone else when we returned from dinner so had to park in the street.
I loved the location (very central, easy to get to and peaceful), the spacious size of the room/lounge as well as the bathroom. The bathroom was beautiful. Breakfast in the morning was delicious, served in a lovely sunny room overlooking the pool.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Letiziana
South Africa6 Reviews9.0“We had a lovely overnight stay , was delightful . Staff were friendly . Highly recommended it .”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
We had a wonderful time - quaint and gorgeous . Breakfast was scrumptious - full breakfast buffet met all our expectation, Friendly staff very tasteful
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
John
United Kingdom15 Reviews8.0“Easy and pleasant”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Better access for the old to enter the pool like a rail
Excellent breakfast served freshly. Location good and quiet
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Abel
South Africa1 review10“Excellent service for”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The privacy
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Esmé
Spain10 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
Absolutely everything!!!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Chantelle
South Africa7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely stunning! Will stay here over and over again Very clean, beautifully decorated and very friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Peter
Norway19 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Value for the money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved the room, it was spacious, shabby chic style and they thought of everything including electrical adapters and extensions. Many small touches, cool living room, own outside space. They were very friendly and well organised
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Catarina
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“They deserve the good rating they have. Good work!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I liked everything!
The staff was amazing, from reception to support staff. Great hospitality, super accomodating. They arranged an early check in for us as we told them that we were going to be dropping the suitcases early. Breakfast was so good! I'll be coming back the next time we are in Cape Town!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Reesha
Kenya3 Reviews10“Super stay !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Better than the photos , big space, great staff , lovely breakfast Will definitely be coming back
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Lyndi
Switzerland4 Reviews9.0“Thanks for a great stay and the recommendation to visit Riebeek’s Kasteel. 😃”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Warm and welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Man
China9 Reviews10“superb”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing, but it'll be better to provide more breakfast options
the room had plenty of space and stayed just feeling at home, can't wait to come back
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 21, 2023
Cathy
South Africa9 Reviews10“Outstanding in every way.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Such a good breakfast with lots of choices. Staff were outstanding and very helpful. I would highly recommend the Wild Olive.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Caroline
South Africa5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great room, great food, convenient.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Rachel
United States of America18 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfortable, clean guesthouse that works well for work colleagues”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior King or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff effectively managed different check-in times and requests from multiple work colleagues who were meeting here. It was a good location. The rooms were comfortable and clean, and my colleagues felt safe.
Stayed in November 2023
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