Olaf's Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale suburban guesthouse near Cape Town Stadium

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Olaf's Guest House

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Terrace/patio
Lions Head Twin Room | Room amenity
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (ZAR 165 per person)
Cape Point | Bathroom shower
Miller's Point Twin Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of Olaf's Guest House

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is ¥12,748
Price available on 2024/4/17

Check out the area

8005, Western Cape, Cape Town, 24 Wisbeach Road, Sea Point
  • Popular LocationCape Town Stadium3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwo Oceans Aquarium4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLong Street5 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

Lions Head Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sea Point Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mouille Point Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hout Bay Double

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Green Point Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Cape Point

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Miller's Point Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Table Bay Twin

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Olaf's Guest House is located in Sea Point, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is on the Strip and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Clifton Bay Beach and Camps Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 4 min drive
  • Long Street - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rockpool Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • KFC - 4 min walk
  • Posticino Italian Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Pauline’s - 2 min walk
  • The Corner Bar - 4 min walk

About this property

Olaf's Guest House

Upscale guesthouse located in Sea Point
At Olaf's Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, barbecue grills, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • 10 bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and showers
  • 32-cm LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1937
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 450 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 450 for check-in between 6:30 PM and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 4410228466
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Olaf's Cape Town
Olaf's Guest House
Olaf's Guest House Cape Town
Olaf's Guest House Cape Town, South Africa
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Olaf's Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

Does Olaf's Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Olaf's Guest House?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olaf's Guest House on Apr 17, 2024 start from ¥12,748, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Olaf's Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Olaf's Guest House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Olaf's Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 450.

What time is check-out at Olaf's Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Olaf's Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 480 per room applies.

Where is Olaf's Guest House located?

Located in Sea Point, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Milton Beach, Sea Point Promenade, and Table Mountain National Park. Sea Point Pavillion and Green Point Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Olaf's Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling for a month and this was the best place I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy to try a guest house instead of a traditional hotel. Outstanding, affordable experience! We will definitely come back to Olafs on our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingmar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Capetown if you want to be close to the ocean walk, restaurants and in a neighborhood, instead of a big hotel. Great bed and Breakfast at a reasonable cost. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROB, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved everything about Olaf's Guest House. From the moment I arrived and was greeted by the warm & welcoming staff I knew I was in for a wonderful stay. My room was spacious and bright with excellent bedding, nice toiletries, fruit basket and wooden(not plastic) hangers. The room and air conditioning was whisper quiet...you awoke to birdsong. The breakfast is the BEST I have ever had in any guest house that I have stayed in. Olaf's is ideally located just sets away from the seafront and near numerous restaurants and shops. Do not hesitate for a moment to book this special place. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Victoria BC Canada

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location; outstanding property; fabulous breakfasts; comfortable room; wonderful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Excellent, wish I had found this guesthouse many years ago

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, relaxing stay despite tiny niggles
A lovely relaxing stay in a surprisingly quiet part of bustling Sea Point. Friendly staff, lovely breakfast, safe and secure. Only a couple of minor quibbles: during the day there seemed to be a lot of shouting between management and lower-ranked staff. I don't know who was the perpetrator, but it was uncomfortable to hear. The bed was very comfortable, but the wooden headboard was set c.2–3 inches away from the wall, meaning that the slightest movement caused loud banging on the wall. Easily fixed by stuffing a cushion between wall and headboard, but something of an oversight. Despite these two issues, I'll still give Olaf's five stars because it was such a lovely stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in Cape Town SeaPoint area
A very comfortable and friendly guesthouse in a quiet area close to the sea. I am a 64 year old woman traveling alone wanting to see Cape Town. This was a perfect place for my taste, not being interested in the night life scene. It is close enough to the city center to take a reasonable taxi ride if wanted but far from the noise. Accommodations were very cleaning aesthetic, excellent breakfast and an area to pick up munchies (on the honor system) at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
You would be hard pressed to find a place that offers its guests more personable service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017