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Olaf's Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house 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

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
24 Wisbeach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • 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

Room options

View all photos for Lions Head Twin Room

Lions Head Twin Room | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Lions Head Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sea Point Double Room | Room amenity

Sea Point Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mouille Point Room

Mouille Point Room | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Mouille Point Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hout Bay Double | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hout Bay Double

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Green Point Double Room

Green Point Double Room | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Green Point Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cape Point | View from room

Cape Point

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Miller's Point Twin Room

Miller's Point Twin Room | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Miller's Point Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Family Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Table Bay Twin

Table Bay Twin | 9 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Table Bay Twin

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Sea Point guesthouse, you'll find Milton Beach and Sea Point Promenade. Also, Table Mountain National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Sea Point Pavillion is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

4-star guest house near Cape Town Stadium
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Olaf's Guest House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1937
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Olaf's Guest House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-cm LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Olaf's Guest House

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is 4410228466. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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 aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Olaf's Guest House to the airport?

Olaf's Guest House is 15.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olaf's Guest House on May 1, 2024 start from $65.66, 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.

Does Olaf's Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Olaf's Guest House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 480 per room, one-way.

How close is Olaf's Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 7-minute walk from Milton Beach and 3 mi (10-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Olaf's Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Olaf's Guest House, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 165 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Olaf's Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (17-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Olaf's Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Olaf's Guest House have a pool?

Olaf's Guest House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Olaf's Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Olaf's Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

Olaf's Guest House is 1.9 mi away from Cape Town.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, easy access to nearby restaurants.
very helpful staff. good breakfast. Car drivers be sure to park on correct side of road otherwise you are likely to get a parking fine.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location; helpful and courteous staff.