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Olaf's Guest House

4.0 star property
Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Sea Point with a nightclub
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
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Garden
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Garden
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Damascus Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Corner Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Posticino Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Snoekies - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Olaf's Guest House

Upscale guest house located in Sea Point
At Olaf's Guest House, you can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a reception hall
  • A porter/bellboy, free newspapers and barbecues
  • A computer station, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • 10 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and showers
  • 32-cm LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 organisation.

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
Olaf's Guest House Cape Town South Africa
Olaf's Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Olaf's Guest House Guesthouse
Olaf's Guest House Cape Town
Olaf's Guest House Guesthouse
Olaf's Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

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 to 9:00 PM.

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 to 1:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 450.

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

Checkout 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Milton Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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

David, EL SEGUNDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guesthouse in a prime location. Rooms are spacious with updated bathrooms. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

michele

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olaf's guesthouse
I'd arranged a late arrival and had a warm welcome even though it was 11pm. The room was large and comfortable and the whole building had a welcoming atmosphere. I was on my own and never felt awkward in the house and felt safe in the area. The breakfast was excellent and in the summer could be eaten on the terrace, which was pleasant to sit on after breakfast when it was in full winter sun. I left early in the morning and breakfast was left in the fridge for me. I have already recommended Olaf's to friends in Cape Town who don't have a spare room for visitors.

10/10 Excellent

Married couple, Bournemouth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant guest house near sea front & shops
Thoroughly enjoyed staying 1 week at this Guest House. Owner and staff looked after our every need. Lots to do in and around Cape Town - vineyards, Cape Peninsula, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Chapman's Peak - all stunning scenery. We found this guest house a friendly and pleasant base for our holiday activities.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Columbus OH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place!
I stayed 3 nights initially and a single night two weeks later. I loved it- great location, quiet, great staff. They go out of their way to accommodate. For example, after a cab he called for me did not show up, Raymond gave me a ride to the waterfront so I could catch my tour. Not going to see that at a hotel. I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

OOA2, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olaf's guest house os fantastic
This place is perfectly located. There are 4 Myciti bus lines, the beach, and the citysightseeing hop-on-hop-off bus all within 5 mins walk. Lot's of restaurants, supermarkets, and pharmarcy on the mthe main road. The staff was great. And the house was very quiet even though it was at full capacity. We will definitely stay here if we visit Capetown again. Note, there's no electrical outlet in the bathroom. So bring cordless shaver or ask for extension cord.

8/10 Good

Julie, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy retreat in a safe suburb
Olaf's Guesthouse is a lovely, cozy place to stay. Raymond was a helpful host and the breakfast was quite good, but it was rather lonely at the house in the winter season, with very few other guests and no one around at all most of the time. The neighborhood is fine, but it is quite a bit farther from the city center than I had estimated, so getting back and forth without a car meant taking taxis (about 60 Rand each way into downtown) or the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus (170 Rand for the day; 270 for 2 consecutive days--though you can save 20 Rand if you buy your tickets online ahead of time and bring a printout).

8/10 Good

Kim, Malawi

Olav's Guest House
Cozy Guest House with the host direct attention to detail. Will stay again

10/10 Excellent

John, Sarnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe haven with pool
Stayed for a couple of days after a SA tour. Air con, clean pool, great breakfast, nice staff, laptop to use, free WIFI. In Sea Point, safe, easy to get to other areas of Cape Town. We would recommend and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Jukka, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maybe one to a new visit to Olaf's
Excellent guesthouse-style facilities in the middle of beaches and busy town, quiet neighborhood. Good help in organizing your daily activities (trips, recommendations).

8/10 Good

Daniel, Brescia Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel in good location
I had the front room which was a bit noisy with all the coming and going. Would recommend a room at the back or upstairs and then everything else would be perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Brescia Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the Sea Point room
Room also had private table for breakfast on the porch. Unfortunately this is one of the noisiest rooms being in front and you hear everyone coming and going and the staff preparing for breakfast. Would recommend a room upstairs or in the back. Other than that the place is great.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good base for Cape Town
Good location for Cape Town within minutes of hop on hop off bus stop. Very helpful staff with excellent breakfast

8/10 Good

Anneke, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place in Sea Point for seeing Cape Town
Nice breakfast and perfect room ! Perfect service and also a perfect breakfast !