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Purple Olive Guest House

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Economy Double Room (#02) | In-room dining
Room (#07) | Terrace/patio
Family Quadruple Room (#12)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

View map
68 Ray St, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182
  • Place, Wonderboom Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lion & Safari Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Montecasino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

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At Purple Olive Guest House you'll be steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include babysitting services, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wonderboom guest house include Wonderboom Nature Reserve and Kolonnade Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Wonderboom Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lion & Safari Park - 34 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 43 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 43 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Montecasino - 43 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eat In Italian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boston BBQ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arrow Ridge Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Maders Slaghuis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Purple Olive Guest House

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.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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.

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, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 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

7.8

Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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