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Purple Olive Guest House

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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68 Ray St, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182
  • Place, Lion & Safari Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪56 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)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

Family Quadruple Room (#12)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior
Morning Star Express Hotel
Pretoria Central Business District
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 88 reviews
The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
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About the area

Pretoria

With a stay at Purple Olive Guest House in Pretoria (Wonderboom), you'll be steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and a 3-minute drive from Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment. .This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Wonderboom Nature Reserve and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Kolonnade Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • University of Pretoria - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Mall of Africa - 48 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Lion & Safari Park - 50 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 61 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 61 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eat In Italian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boston BBQ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs oasis - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Maders Slaghuis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Purple Olive Guest House

Purple Olive Guest House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Purple Olive Guest House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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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