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Purple Olive Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Room (#06)
Family Quadruple Room (#12)
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Pretoria

At Purple Olive Guest House you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Wonderboom Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wonderboom guest house include Kolonnade Shopping Centre and Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia.
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What's nearby

  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Union Buildings - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • UNISA - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of Pretoria - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boston BBQ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Arrow Ridge Spur - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Abreus Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roasties - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Purple Olive Guest House

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. 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.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 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.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. 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. This property accepts cash.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Purple Olive Guest House?

Purple Olive Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Purple Olive Guest House?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purple Olive Guest House on 15 Jul 2025 start from NZ$55.80, including 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 parking available at Purple Olive Guest House?

Yep, Purple Olive Guest House has a free self car park.

Does Purple Olive Guest House have a pool?

Purple Olive Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Purple Olive Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Purple Olive Guest House?

No, Purple Olive Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Purple Olive Guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Purple Olive Guest House's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Purple Olive Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Purple Olive Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Purple Olive Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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