Olive Manor Guest House

18 Van Schalkwyk Street, 2940 Newcastle, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
94 reviews

The Hosts were amazing and tended to our every need. The Chef's breakfast was phenomenal! :)

Naville Namibia
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Olive Manor Guest House

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Offering a shared lounge and city view, Olive Manor Guest House is set in Newcastle, 26 km from Chelmsford Nature Reserve and 49 km from Majuba Hill Battle Site. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is located 5.8 km from Newcastle Golf Club. The guest house comes with a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and ironing service. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house provides a selection of packed lunches. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
5.6
Low score for Newcastle
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  • Naville
    Namibia Namibia
    “The Hosts were amazing and tended to our every need. The Chef's breakfast was phenomenal! :)”
  • Ziyanda
    South Africa South Africa
    “Our host was amazing. She went above and beyond to assist with requests that had nothing to do with the accommodation.”
  • Singh
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property was very homely and my poodle was loved the place”

Hosted by Olive Manor Guest House

9.2
9.2
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Olive Manor Guest House
Olive Manor is a beautiful guest house surrounded by large gardens situated in the central Newcastle. The en-suite guest rooms offer comfortable and relaxed accommodation. With only 7 rooms, guests can be assured of tranquility and privacy. The guest house also offers dinner and hosts small boutique events.
We at Olive Manor love hosting our guests and making them feel at home in our beautifull space . We at all times try to accomodate and help all guests with what ever their needs may be .
Olive Manor is centrally located within 1.1km of the city centre with easy access to the CBD and five shopping malls, an array of restaurants and the Black Rock Casino and Entertainment Centre. Vulintaba Golf estate is an easy 20 minute drive and boasts a top-class links 18-hole golf course together with mountain-biking and hiking trails. Vulintaba is one of three golf courses within 20 km of the B&B (Newcastle Golf club and Kilbarchan Golf club). Newcastle is on the KwaZulu/Natal Battlefields route and historical sites in the town include Fort Amiel and the Newcastle Armoury. There are also the famous battlefield sites of Laings Nek, Schuinshoogte and Majuba Mountain just outside Newcastle. O'Neills Cottage is situated on the road between Newcastle and Volksrust and is the site where the peace treaty was signed. The battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift are slightly further afield near the town of Dundee. We are a block away from the Medi Clinic Hospital for family overnight stays. For wild life enthusiasts there is the Nambiti Private Game Reserve approximately 60 km from Newcastle where private game viewing can be arranged and on a good day you
Languages spoken: English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Olive Manor Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Olive Manor Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Bankcard Olive Manor Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Olive Manor Guest House 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Olive Manor Guest House

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

  • Olive Manor Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Olive Manor Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Olive Manor Guest House include:

    • Double

  • Olive Manor Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.