Terrace/patio

Reviews of Olaf's Guest House

4 out of 5
Olaf's Guest House
24 Wisbeach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling for a month and this was the best place I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Olaf's Team on Feb 16, 2024
Thank you Sean for staying with us at Olaf's guest house. We look forward to your next visit at Olafs guest house. Thank you for such a great review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy to try a guest house instead of a traditional hotel. Outstanding, affordable experience! We will definitely come back to Olafs on our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingmar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Raymong & Staff on Dec 3, 2022
Thank you, Ingmar, for staying with us at Olafs Guest House. It was a pleasant experience to have you at the guest house and we are looking forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Capetown if you want to be close to the ocean walk, restaurants and in a neighborhood, instead of a big hotel. Great bed and Breakfast at a reasonable cost. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Raymond on Sep 5, 2022
Thank you for the fantastic review, and thank you for staying at Olaf's Guest House.

10/10 Excellent

ROB, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved everything about Olaf's Guest House. From the moment I arrived and was greeted by the warm & welcoming staff I knew I was in for a wonderful stay. My room was spacious and bright with excellent bedding, nice toiletries, fruit basket and wooden(not plastic) hangers. The room and air conditioning was whisper quiet...you awoke to birdsong. The breakfast is the BEST I have ever had in any guest house that I have stayed in. Olaf's is ideally located just sets away from the seafront and near numerous restaurants and shops. Do not hesitate for a moment to book this special place. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Hazel on Mar 20, 2020
Thank you Rob for staying with us at Olafs Guest House. We are thrilled to know that you got back home after all the challenges facing travellers lately. Please do not be stranger we are looking forward to your next visit at Olafs. Stay blessed.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Victoria BC Canada

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location; outstanding property; fabulous breakfasts; comfortable room; wonderful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from Raymond on May 20, 2019
Thank you, Susan, for staying with us at Olaf's Guest House and we are pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay. We are looking forward to seeing you soon at Olaf's on your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Excellent, wish I had found this guesthouse many years ago
Response from Carlla on Feb 21, 2018
Good Afternoon Robert, We are very pleased you have enjoyed your stay at Olaf's Guest House. We look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, relaxing stay despite tiny niggles
A lovely relaxing stay in a surprisingly quiet part of bustling Sea Point. Friendly staff, lovely breakfast, safe and secure. Only a couple of minor quibbles: during the day there seemed to be a lot of shouting between management and lower-ranked staff. I don't know who was the perpetrator, but it was uncomfortable to hear. The bed was very comfortable, but the wooden headboard was set c.2–3 inches away from the wall, meaning that the slightest movement caused loud banging on the wall. Easily fixed by stuffing a cushion between wall and headboard, but something of an oversight. Despite these two issues, I'll still give Olaf's five stars because it was such a lovely stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Cindy on Nov 9, 2017
Good Afternoon Stephen, Thank you for choosing to stay at Olaf's Guest House. Thank you for the lovely review it was such a pleasure hosting you at Olaf's Guest House. We look forward to your next visit :-) Kind Regards Front Office Team

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in Cape Town SeaPoint area
A very comfortable and friendly guesthouse in a quiet area close to the sea. I am a 64 year old woman traveling alone wanting to see Cape Town. This was a perfect place for my taste, not being interested in the night life scene. It is close enough to the city center to take a reasonable taxi ride if wanted but far from the noise. Accommodations were very cleaning aesthetic, excellent breakfast and an area to pick up munchies (on the honor system) at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
You would be hard pressed to find a place that offers its guests more personable service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Cindy on Jul 29, 2017
Hi Tracy, The staff at Olaf's are always very happy to read that the guests where well looked after. Thanks once again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, easy access to nearby restaurants.
very helpful staff. good breakfast. Car drivers be sure to park on correct side of road otherwise you are likely to get a parking fine.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location; helpful and courteous staff.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olaf's guesthouse
I'd arranged a late arrival and had a warm welcome even though it was 11pm. The room was large and comfortable and the whole building had a welcoming atmosphere. I was on my own and never felt awkward in the house and felt safe in the area. The breakfast was excellent and in the summer could be eaten on the terrace, which was pleasant to sit on after breakfast when it was in full winter sun. I left early in the morning and breakfast was left in the fridge for me. I have already recommended Olaf's to friends in Cape Town who don't have a spare room for visitors.

10/10 Excellent

Married couple, Bournemouth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant guest house near sea front & shops
Thoroughly enjoyed staying 1 week at this Guest House. Owner and staff looked after our every need. Lots to do in and around Cape Town - vineyards, Cape Peninsula, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Chapman's Peak - all stunning scenery. We found this guest house a friendly and pleasant base for our holiday activities.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs staff on Jun 9, 2016
Thank you for your lovely review. We happy that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see again for next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Columbus OH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place!
I stayed 3 nights initially and a single night two weeks later. I loved it- great location, quiet, great staff. They go out of their way to accommodate. For example, after a cab he called for me did not show up, Raymond gave me a ride to the waterfront so I could catch my tour. Not going to see that at a hotel. I highly recommend.
Hello Gregory, Thank you for choosing to stay at Olaf's Guesthouse. We are glad that you have had a lovely a stay at our guesthouse, thank you for the great review. We do hope to see you in future.. Best Regards Olaf's Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

OOA2, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olaf's guest house os fantastic
This place is perfectly located. There are 4 Myciti bus lines, the beach, and the citysightseeing hop-on-hop-off bus all within 5 mins walk. Lot's of restaurants, supermarkets, and pharmarcy on the mthe main road. The staff was great. And the house was very quiet even though it was at full capacity. We will definitely stay here if we visit Capetown again. Note, there's no electrical outlet in the bathroom. So bring cordless shaver or ask for extension cord.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 9, 2016
Hello OOA2, Thank you for your lovely review. We happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay :)

8/10 Good

Julie, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy retreat in a safe suburb
Olaf's Guesthouse is a lovely, cozy place to stay. Raymond was a helpful host and the breakfast was quite good, but it was rather lonely at the house in the winter season, with very few other guests and no one around at all most of the time. The neighborhood is fine, but it is quite a bit farther from the city center than I had estimated, so getting back and forth without a car meant taking taxis (about 60 Rand each way into downtown) or the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus (170 Rand for the day; 270 for 2 consecutive days--though you can save 20 Rand if you buy your tickets online ahead of time and bring a printout).
Hello Julie, Thank you for your nice review. We happy you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience of the transport. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Kim, Malawi

Olav's Guest House
Cozy Guest House with the host direct attention to detail. Will stay again
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 9, 2016
Hello Kim, Thank you for your lovely review. Looking forward to your next visit :)

10/10 Excellent

John, Sarnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe haven with pool
Stayed for a couple of days after a SA tour. Air con, clean pool, great breakfast, nice staff, laptop to use, free WIFI. In Sea Point, safe, easy to get to other areas of Cape Town. We would recommend and would stay again.
Hello John, Thank you for your lovely review. Looking forward to your next visit :)

10/10 Excellent

Jukka, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maybe one to a new visit to Olaf's
Excellent guesthouse-style facilities in the middle of beaches and busy town, quiet neighborhood. Good help in organizing your daily activities (trips, recommendations).
Thank you for your lovely comment. We hope to see you again . We happy that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Brescia Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel in good location
I had the front room which was a bit noisy with all the coming and going. Would recommend a room at the back or upstairs and then everything else would be perfect.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 9, 2016
Hello Denien, Thank you for review. We apologise for any inconvenience. Hope to see you again in future.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Brescia Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the Sea Point room
Room also had private table for breakfast on the porch. Unfortunately this is one of the noisiest rooms being in front and you hear everyone coming and going and the staff preparing for breakfast. Would recommend a room upstairs or in the back. Other than that the place is great.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 9, 2016
Hello Daniel, Thank you for your review. We apologise for any inconvenience. Hope to see you again in future :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good base for Cape Town
Good location for Cape Town within minutes of hop on hop off bus stop. Very helpful staff with excellent breakfast
Thank you for your lovely comment. We happy that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Anneke, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place in Sea Point for seeing Cape Town
Nice breakfast and perfect room ! Perfect service and also a perfect breakfast !
Hello Anneke, Thank you for your lovely review. Looking forward to see you on your next visit.

8/10 Good

Charles, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff cannot do enough for you. Excellent.
This is a quiet and so very friendly hotel. The locality is great for walking slong the sea front although the town itself is 35-40mins walk. Taxi is so inexpensive though. The staff cannot do enough for you and as a business traveller WiFi in the room was a great bonus. After a 3 day stay I have no hesitation to recommend this for a quiet, homely place to stay.
Hello Charles, Thank you for your nice review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money
Clean, centrally located and good wifi. I had an early flight, so didn't stay for breakfast, but had a good nights' rest and got my work done.
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope next time you stay for our breakfast. We happy that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Scott, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
The staff was very helpful in every way. Friendly, professional, and helpful.
Hello Scott, Thank you for your nice review. It is a great honour to provide good service for our guests. We happy that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jean, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, friendly, very clean, central.
What a surprise! I am so skeptical I don't trust websites at all, but I found a lovely house, clean, nicely decorated, convenient to good restaurants and the sea. Will go back any time.
Response from Cindy/Olafs Staff on Jun 9, 2016
Hello Jean, Thank you for your lovely comment. We looking forward to having you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place great price
Clean friendly good location great for the price I would definitely stay there again
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 6, 2016
Thank you for your lovely, Looking forward next visit :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a great place
Really good place and service.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Hope we see you again.

8/10 Good

D Smith, Gloucester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A few days in Cape Town
Very happy overall. Pool looked grubby and uninviting but otherwise fine. Good value for money. A relatively safe area of Cape Town.
Thank you for your nice review.

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hello Erik, Thank you!

8/10 Good

Haggers, Yorkshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice homely guest house
A little haven of tranquility in midst of hurly burly Cape Town.
Response from Cindy on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Haggers, Thank you for lovely comment. We looking forward to next visit to Cape Town :)

10/10 Excellent

LucyC, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service, home away from home.
My husband and I spent five nights at Olaf's in December and we could not have asked for a better experience. The service was excellent, friendly and professional. We really enjoyed the atmosphere here and felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. It was a real joy to sit in the pretty courtyard every morning to eat breakfast under the bright blue Cape Town sky and plan our adventures for the day. The location was great - very convenient, quiet at night and close to all major attractions. I would recommend a leisurely walk along the promenade to the Waterfront to soak up the vibe. A big thank you to Raymond and all the staff for making our stay so pleasant.
Hello Lucy, We happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It is an honour provide our guests with good service. Hope to see you soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Costas Lazarides, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleased with is stay
It's like a friend is putting you up for the night. A beautiful home with great rooms and welcoming faces in a beautiful area close to the main road in Seapoint. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Hello Costas, Thank you for the lovely review. We looking forward to your visit :) Stay Blessed!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn't ask for anything more.
We had an amazing stay here. Its situated 5 mins taxi ride from the main waterfront and a 30 sec walk to the sea. They catered for our every need and sorted all our trips and problems for us. Absolutely superb place to stay for the cost. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Can not fault the place.
Response from Cindy on Jun 6, 2016
Thank you for your lovely review. We glad we could help with everything. Hope you visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality guest house
A nice small guest house in an excellent area for getting around cape town, the room was excellent , free wifi was useful and the breakfast choice was very good. There were decent restaurants within walking distance and we never had any problems finding a parking space. I would thoroughly recommend Olaf's to all.
Response from Cindy/Olafs Staff on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Keith, Thank you for your lovely review. We happy you enjoyed your stay and our breakfast :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay whilst in Cape Town
Really impressed with this guesthouse.Staff friendly and helpful,very comfortable,breakfasts set you up for the day .Red Bus stop very close and well worth making use of.Save buying souvenirs until you reach Knysna much better and cheaper.Impressed by eating places on the Waterfront,lots of choice.Go up table mountain as soon as you can as weather changes quickly and site may be closed.
Hello Paul, It was great having you in the house, we looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your nice review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great location
Very friendly staff, great location, clean and cozy.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 6, 2016
Thank you for lovely review :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A Comfy Place to Stay
The room we stayed in was at par with that of a good hotel. The bathroom was clean and seemed to be newly renovated. The door lock & safety box were of old design, but these were well-maintaned and functional.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs Staff on Jun 6, 2016
Thank you for your lovely review. It is our honour to provide good service to our guests. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little hidden gem
One of the most comfortable beds and perfect temperature in the room with very quiet air con. Friendly service, very convenient location, great choice for breakfast and lots of toursit info at hands!Will definitely recommend!
Thank you for nice review we happy you enjoyed your stay at Olafs. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Dallas, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent b&b!
I highly recommend this b&b! I loved everything about it: location, staff, room, amenities, etc. It superseded my expectations. I stayed there 3 nights and have not one negative thing to say about it.
Response from Cindy/ Olafs staff on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Shane, Thank you for your lovely review :) Hope to see soon!

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Good location and friendly staff. Nice rooms and good breakfast
Hello Lars, Thank you for your nice review. Hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Margie, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What more could you ask for?
Raymond made sure we felt at home from the minute we walked into Olaf's guest house. The place has a friendly-charming atmosphere where most anyone would feel welcome. We enjoyed the breakfast each day in the outside courtyard, and when we returned from our travels, we enjoyed a drink in the living room from the well stocked refrigerator (you just mark what you took on a list and pay when you leave). It felt just like being at home. What more could you ask for?
Response from Cindy on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Margie, Thank you for your nice review. Hope you planning to visit us again :)

10/10 Excellent

pame, Bamako, Mali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
The staff were welcoming and friendly. They were ready to assist, but allowed me to go about my business. The check-in and out were quick. I felt comfortable in my room, the main sitting room or on the patio by the pool. My room was on the second floor and I had plenty of light.
Response from Cindy / Olafs staff on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Pame, Thank you for your nice review. It is always lovely to see our guests happy. Hope to see soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cape Town Short Break
Flew in to Cape Town late evening, by email Olafs guest house arranged a taxi waiting for us. steve took us straight to the guest house room, great service. We were located 2 minutes walk from sea front. Raymond helped/advised us get the red bus tourand printed off the vouchers for me and for the tablemountain visit (saved money doing it this way). Would recommend the guest house for the comfy rooms, good location, easy access to the Victoria & Alfred water front. Oh and the breakfast set you up for the day.
Hello Gareth, Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see soon

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem!
A terrific place to stay. . A great buffet breakfast included in the price with cut fruit,yoghurt,breads,cheeses..plenty of food..along with special order eggs and bacon.Owner Raymond was also helpful..printing out prepaid tickets for Table Mountain so we wouldn't have to wait in line when we arrived. Very accomodating. We generally took taxis everywhere (easy to call and they are there in a few minutes)..A stop for the city tour double decker buses was just a block away. Hope we can get back to Olaf's some day!
Thank you for your nice review. Hope you visit us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Surrey , England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
home from home
lovely, friendly guest house...owner and all staff very helpful indeed and stay at st.olavs really adds to holiday...recommend it very highly...would definitely stay there again.
Response from Cindy on Jun 6, 2016
Hello Maggie, Thank for your lovely stay. Hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Ariel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to the water front, Camps Bay and easy access to he city center. Great service, super friendly stuff. The room I had was nice, big bed clean and spacey shower. The only 2 things I felt were missing is having any sort of vegetables for breakfast and also the reception was not always occupied so once or twice I needed to wait a little to get assistance. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Thank you for your nice honest review. Apologize for the missing part we working on improving our standard and making our guest happy.