Purple Olive Guest House
68 Ray Street Wonderboom, Pretoria 0182 South Africa
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Purple Olive Guest House is situated in Pretoria in a tranquil, subtropical neighborhood at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain, next to the historical Wonderboom nature reserve. Ideally close to the city centre (8km), Wonderboom Airport (6km), Colonade Shopping Mall, Makro, the N4, Zambezi Drive, Onderstepoort, Rosslyn Industrial area, Hospitals, and various other amenities. Thirteen stylish, comfortable single and double en suite rooms with TV, coffee / tea facilities and telephones and other luxuries available at competitive / affordable rates.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Safe
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Room types
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Xhosa, Zulu
Location
68 Ray Street Wonderboom, Pretoria 0182 South Africa
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436 Restaurants
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We as a family visited Pretoria for a funeral of a dear friend. Through booking. Com we discovered purple olive at a great price. When we arrived the personnel was very accomidative and friendly quick to assist. The rooms were clean and very nice. We had a great stay and when visiting Pretoria I will easily go to this place again. We'll done
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Date of stay: August 2020
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This is an out-of-place place, to be sure.
It is located in Pretoria's northern suburbs, just over the big, undeveloped hill that separates them from Pretoria proper. Set on a back street in a pretty and quiet residential neighborhood is this sort of mini-apartment-like building/house - it's hard to say exactly what it is!
There are 14 guest rooms in the building with glass sliding doors for entrances. If you've been to South Africa before, you know how unusual this in such a security-conscious country. However, you are in a safe neighborhood and behind iron gates which with controlled access.
Almost like an over-sized home, the place has a wonderful 'lobby' which is more like a living room with couches and tv and then there's a fairly large dining room (for a house) where breakfast is served. It's very homey and suburban.
The rooms are good. Satellite tv, coffee maker, the general stuff you'd need are all there.
Parking in free onsite and wifi is free too.
This is not a luxurious place and neither is it a backpacker spot. It seems to attract South Africans from around the country of all races and seems not to be full that often. It ought to be full given the low price and what you get for it.
It's like, I guess, an OK to good guest house/b&b. It's not luxurious but neither is it rundown or worn. I liked it and would stay again.
The downside is that is you don't have a car, you're not going to want to stay here. There are things around within a 20 minute walk but not much. You can catch a minibus taxi a few blocks away but that's not really an effective method of transport.
Other than that, it's a great place. Give it a try - easily half or less than what you'd pay for similar.
It is located in Pretoria's northern suburbs, just over the big, undeveloped hill that separates them from Pretoria proper. Set on a back street in a pretty and quiet residential neighborhood is this sort of mini-apartment-like building/house - it's hard to say exactly what it is!
There are 14 guest rooms in the building with glass sliding doors for entrances. If you've been to South Africa before, you know how unusual this in such a security-conscious country. However, you are in a safe neighborhood and behind iron gates which with controlled access.
Almost like an over-sized home, the place has a wonderful 'lobby' which is more like a living room with couches and tv and then there's a fairly large dining room (for a house) where breakfast is served. It's very homey and suburban.
The rooms are good. Satellite tv, coffee maker, the general stuff you'd need are all there.
Parking in free onsite and wifi is free too.
This is not a luxurious place and neither is it a backpacker spot. It seems to attract South Africans from around the country of all races and seems not to be full that often. It ought to be full given the low price and what you get for it.
It's like, I guess, an OK to good guest house/b&b. It's not luxurious but neither is it rundown or worn. I liked it and would stay again.
The downside is that is you don't have a car, you're not going to want to stay here. There are things around within a 20 minute walk but not much. You can catch a minibus taxi a few blocks away but that's not really an effective method of transport.
Other than that, it's a great place. Give it a try - easily half or less than what you'd pay for similar.
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Date of stay: August 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: They seem all to be the same.
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The location is stunning, has a camp/lodge feeling. The rooms are clean & air-con works perfect and I loved the coffee station with a biscuit. Parking is available and the swimming pool side is really inviting. The reception was very friendly & helpful. The parking space is decent & the guest house is in a safe and convenient location.
Constructive criticism
We asked for a packed breakfast because we were leaving early but it wasn't what we were expected. Next time I will recommend a yorghut, muffin & cheese for packed instead of cooked
Constructive criticism
We asked for a packed breakfast because we were leaving early but it wasn't what we were expected. Next time I will recommend a yorghut, muffin & cheese for packed instead of cooked
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Rooms on the first floor has a better view
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The place was cheap and reasonable.
Excellent Service received from receptionist.
Rooms (bed sheets, toilet, shower) all very clean.
We fel very hungry and were able and allowed to order room service (food) at 00:00 midnight.
A must go back.
Thank you sooo, sooo much
Excellent Service received from receptionist.
Rooms (bed sheets, toilet, shower) all very clean.
We fel very hungry and were able and allowed to order room service (food) at 00:00 midnight.
A must go back.
Thank you sooo, sooo much
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Date of stay: February 2021
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TV renote was not working, could not get hold of anyone to fix it.
Tiles in shower was broken out around water mixer with sharp edges.
No warm water to shower only luke warm.
Light in bedroom not working was flickering.
Overall poor maintenance standard of room.
Tiles in shower was broken out around water mixer with sharp edges.
No warm water to shower only luke warm.
Light in bedroom not working was flickering.
Overall poor maintenance standard of room.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Privacy is a problem due to the rooms being against each other. Night manager should ensure that visitors are not noisy at 00h00 in the mornings.
Had to shower in cold water as there was NO hot water. This seems to be a recurring problem.
Privacy is a problem due to the rooms being against each other. Night manager should ensure that visitors are not noisy at 00h00 in the mornings.
Had to shower in cold water as there was NO hot water. This seems to be a recurring problem.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Our stay at the guest room was excellent, the staff, the room, the service and the stay, all was excellent. We'll definitely come again, my spouse and I. Loved it❤️😋. Even though we were a bit disappointed by the pool, it was not clean on Saturday morning, but was cleaned later on that day and more guest were already ready to get in the pool, and some were drunk, that made us not so comfortable to swim with them and ended up not swimming my spouse and I. But other than that everything was excellent, I give you 9/10
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Date of stay: November 2021
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The standard of this guest house has deteriorated badly. No backup power during load-shedding. Had to stay for 4 hours without lights, aircon and no TV plus temperatures were extremely high. Sliding doors are difficult to move. Breakfast was terrible, only powdered milk offered they don't have fresh milk.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank you for love and care, you really made my stay memorable. Once again, thank you for your hospitality and generosity. Your friendliness, kindness and welcoming nature made me feel right at home. Please know that there's no perfect person in life, by making mistakes, you learn to improve and do better. Thank you for everything!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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My wife is from South Africa and being familiar with the Wonderboom area, we thought this Guest House would be a good stay - what a disappointment! To start with, the card machine did not work and we had to scramble for cash. Shower was blocked, TV did not work, ants all over the bed, hair on the sheets ( not ours!), no floor rug in the toilet (cold tiled floor in July). And this was the Executive room! Save yourself the trouble and do not book a stay here. You will be disappointed. We booked for 5 nights, but left after the first.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
R 385 - R 665 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaGautengPretoria
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Olive Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Purple Olive Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Wonderboom Nature Reserve (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Purple Olive Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Purple Olive Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Purple Olive Guest House?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Purple Olive Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include KFC Wonderboom Junction, Utsuri Sushi, and Kota Joe Roadhouse - Wonderboom.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Purple Olive Guest House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Purple Olive Guest House have airport transportation?
Yes, Purple Olive Guest House offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Purple Olive Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Zulu, and Xhosa.
Are there any historical sites close to Purple Olive Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Union Buildings (6.0 km), Sammy Marks House (6.5 km), and Melrose House Museum (7.6 km).
Is Purple Olive Guest House accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.