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Purple Olive Guest House

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Room (#07) | Terrace/patio
Family Quadruple Room (#12) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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68 Ray St, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182
  • Place, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Buildings
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Pretoria
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (#11)

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (#11) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (#11)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Family Quadruple Room (#12) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Purple Olive Guest House

Suburban guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant
This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
Purple Olive Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Purple Olive Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and 7 minutes by car from Wonderboom Nature Reserve
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Purple Olive Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pretoria guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (119 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Reviews

Purple Olive Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillistus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and we did receive warm welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lyson

The reception, securityand cleanliness was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bheki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

My stay was amazing and awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nyaradzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms need a serious upgrade. You have to call for them to open and close the gate which means you are not really free to enter and exit. Wifi is super slow and constantly disconnects
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zinhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable to sleep here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Not bad. Could improve
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked online got a confirmation and the drove 34 km from where i was when i get to the hotel they told me that they r fully booked and they ddnt see my booking and they dont know the agency that i have used...had to look for other place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019