Offering sea views, Ollava Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Simonʼs Town, 400 metres from Shelly Beach and 600 metres from Glencairn Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy. At the guest house, each unit comes with a wardrobe. Every unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a toaster. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. Long Beach is 1.9 km from the guest house, while Chapman's Peak is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 33 km from Ollava Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Simonʼs Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicolette
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was close to our party for the evening so that was a bonus. The main rd is very busy, even throughout the night. View was lovely.
  • Natasha
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was great , myself and my husband had a nice relaxing time there. The place was beautiful and clean.
  • Karen
    South Africa South Africa
    Welcoming, neat, clean and tidy. Conveint and beautiful view.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Retha

Company review score: 8.8Based on 375 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Im living on the same property as the guesthouse and divecentre. Im available most off the time for my guests needs.

Property information

Ollava Guest House is located in Glencairn in the Western Cape (Southern Peninsula) with a breathtaking view of Falsebay. Glencairn is located between Simonstown and Fishoek, and 45km from Cape Town. Accommodation is offered in 5 private rooms. No breakfast included. Each room has a private entrance, beds and an onsuite bathroom with a shower. Protea is the budget room with a double bed and has no view of the sea. Seagull is a budget room with no wifi and is on the ground floor with 2 beds, double and single. Parking is right infrond of the room. Falsebay with a double bed and sleeper couch has a balcony with a beautiful view. Whale and Penguin with king beds, balconies and amazing views are together in a separate area of the guest house and on top of the communal kitchen and dining room. All the rooms are equipped with a microwave, bar fridge and kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. Unfortunately, open fires such as braai fires are not allowed anywhere on the property. No smoking of vape or cigarettes are allowed. There is parking in front of the house which is not directly in the street. The parking area is not fenced. We do not accommodate children and pets. Whale and Penguin rooms offers accommodation for 2 guests each. The two bedrooms each have an extra long king size bed, 2 comfortable chairs and a wardrobe. The onsuite bathrooms have a toilet, basin and shower. Guests booking Whale or Penguin have access to a communal kitchenette and dining area with a single plate induction stove, toaster, steamer, fridge-freezer, coffee machine, air fryer and microwave. Guests can enjoy the balcony area with a sea view and comfortable outdoor seating. There is also a pool which is very cold and is actually intended for scuba courses. Popular restaurants are within walking distance from the guest house. There is a Shopping center 700m away. Activities in the area include scuba diving, fishing, swimming, penguins and Cape point.

Neighbourhood information

The guesthouse is in Glencairn, a suburb of Simonstown and right infrond next to the ocean and the very busy Main road. It do quiet down during the night. Their is restuarants and a shopping mall within walking distance from the guesthouse. Simonstown is the closest city to the penguins at boulder beach and Cape point. Glencairn beach is within walking distance with a tidal pool and lovely sand beach. Often fishermen catching fish from the rocks infrond of the guesthouse.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ollava Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
Internet
Good free WiFi 20 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Ollava Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 700 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 30. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ollava Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

A damage deposit of ZAR 700 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ollava Guesthouse

  • The prices at Ollava Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Ollava Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ollava Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at Ollava Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • Ollava Guesthouse is 1.9 miles from the centre of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ollava Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.