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Reviews of Ollava Guesthouse

122 Main Road, Glencairn, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa

#19 of 22 B&Bs and Inns in Simonʼs Town

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Review score

Based on 264 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect.The view was beautifull.The bedding smells very clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Acquired wood smell from the cupboard.

    I loved the clean linen and spacious shower bathroom , hot water, the sea view.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    Loved the stay - view exceptional. Very comfy bed, so slept well. Amenities very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Didn't like the fact that there was no bar fridge in the room for personal milk etc. Not a deal breaker but would have been easier.

    Location was fantastic - view was exceptional. Amenities were very clean and housekeeping check done daily.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was delayed. They took my laptop and said i damaged a lamp and i had to pay 500 rands. They then threatned to leave my luggage on the road. Ihad to pleasd with them. Now i was late i didnt paxk my things but i had an emwrgnecy. They clamied that i would call police if they tiuched my belongings. Bizzarre behaviour . I was treated like a criminal. Sadly. Maybe its a colour thing. Maybe they were upset. I was wrong in not checking out on time but they didnt help until i begged them. Sadly. I was wrong but they were ruthless . Ive stayed in 30 places. No one has behaved this way with this type of contempt.

    The location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    7.0
    Was very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No t.v

    Sea view 🥰

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very warm welcome from our host. The facility was clean and comfortable. Had a small balcony with a beautiful view of the ocean. Provided a relaxed overnight after a long journey and was greeted with a stunning sunrise the following morning.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Retha is a gracious host and very helpful. THE VIEW and location!!! Amazing!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient location with parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neede space for suitcases

    NA

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Passing traffic was very noisy. No security gate on room door and no gate or wall between road and room

    The view was amazing, really close to beach and tidal pool as well as train station. Room was very clean and comfy.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    8.0
    We are delighted that we chose to stay at Ollava Guest House - it was ideal in all respects.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, view, comfort - the friendly welcome by Retha…

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    We felt very welcome and the host is so thoughtful and considerate, loved the treats we received.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The host was very friendly and gave good advise on activities and general information on the surrounding areas. She also advised on the best restaurants which was awesome.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view of the ocean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy access to the room from the street....

    The view rooms sea view was spectacular 👌

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a cold night, so having a heater would have made the stay even more comfortable. That being said, everything else was wonderful and we truly enjoy our time there.

    The room is lovely, and Rheta makes sure you have all the information needed for a wonderful stay. It is well-equiped with a variety of appliances. Plus, the ocean view is simple wonderful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    The perfect stay for a weekend away. Centrally located, with stunning views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom facilities, albeit clean, can do with some work.

    Retha was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She went out of her way to make our stay more comfortable. The house has beautiful views across the bay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    NA

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Near everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    No wifi in the budget room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The budget room has no wifi. Which is stated in the description but we missed that part as the overall hotel has wifi. I’m not sure why they haven’t gotten a wifi repeater, it seems like an easy fix…

    Lovely staff and the room was nice enough. Stayed in the budget room and it had everything we needed. Pretty close to the penguins.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Convenient, good value for money, quaint room, convenient parking spot right outside the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A fan in the room might've helped with the noise of the traffic.

    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.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No mirror in the room near a plug to do my hair. The couch needs a board under the cushions as you sink to the floor. The window needs voil curtains as you are right on the road and need privacy from people walking past. The curtains drawn, makes the room too dark.

    Welcoming, neat, clean and tidy. Conveint and beautiful view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Ollava Guest House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was beyond our expectation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was good

    Exactly as advertised, great ocean view, comfy and clean. It was a very pleasant stay, with parking right in front of the property. Very useful folder with all sorts of information for the area -even menus for the nearby restaurants! Very thoughtful!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi in the room was slow or non-existent. Expectations of poor wifi was made on arrival only. Downstairs wifi good Uber doesn't operate as frequently as in Fishoek or Simonstown due to location. Rather set expectations to set up pre-booked driving services.

    Location View Milk & morning biscuits

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Easy, pleasant, friendly, clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The road in front of the house is fairly noisy -for light sleepers like us it was a little challenging to sleep. Nothing the owner can do - just mentioning in case someone needs a quiet night.

    Very easy communication, great host, even accommodated our late check-in. Easy parking right in front of the property. Spacious bathroom, comfortable bed, very useful folder with all sorts of information for the area -even menus for the nearby restaurants! Very thoughtful.

    Stayed in February 2024

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