Reviews of d'Olyfboom Guest House B & B
14 Napier Street, Paarl, 7620 Paarl, South Africa
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRooms were well appointed, luxurious and comfortable.
There is no breakfast served at the property over weekends and you have to go to the most low end little mall in not so great part of Paarl for the breakfast they include. I would therefore choose a room only rate and rather go for breakfast elsewhere if I were to ever return.
Dear Carla, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfort, luxury, and views of your room. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast arrangements over the weekend and understand your preference for alternative options. Your comments are valuable and help us consider ways to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back to d’Olyfboom Guesthouse in the future for another enjoyable stay. Warm regards, d’Olyfboom Guesthouse Family
Dear Carla, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfort, luxury, and views of your room. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast arrangements over the weekend and understand your preference fo… Show more
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice environment.
They had no restaurant to dine in at lunch time or dinner.
As a B&B, we do not offer self-catering facilities or a restaurant serving dinner. Allowing guests to dine in the rooms can compromise the standard and quality of our carefully maintained accommodations. Instead, we are happy to recommend a selection of excellent nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner, ensuring our guests enjoy both comfort and quality dining experiences. Kind regards Olyfboom Team
As a B&B, we do not offer self-catering facilities or a restaurant serving dinner. Allowing guests to dine in the rooms can compromise the standard and quality of our carefully maintained accommodations. Instead, we are happy to recomme… Show more
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful clean spacious rooms. Comfortable bed and pillows!
Dear Henriette, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious, clean rooms and found the bed and pillows so comfortable. A good night’s sleep is so important, and we’re glad we could provide that for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Olyfboom Family
Dear Henriette, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious, clean rooms and found the bed and pillows so comfortable. A good night’s sleep is so important, and we’re glad we could provi… Show more
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location. Very quiet and beautiful and safe. Breakfast excellent
Most wonderful water out of a spring. Peaceful.
Dear Marinda, Thank you for your kind words! Were so glad you enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful surroundings—our location really is something special, and we are happy it added to your experience. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the quiet, the sense of safety, and of course, the refreshing spring water and excellent breakfast. We always aim to create a relaxing, memorable stay for our guests, and your feedback is truly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Olyfboom Family
Dear Marinda, Thank you for your kind words! Were so glad you enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful surroundings—our location really is something special, and we are happy it added to your experience. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated t… Show more
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEveryone was super friendly and helpful. We had an amazing experience and can only recommend the place. The breakfast was excellent (especially the omelette), the view and the room stunning.
Dear Judith, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with us. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the breakfast—our omelettes are a favorite! We’re also happy you loved the room and the view, and that our team made you feel welcome and well taken care of. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable stay. Olyfboom Family
Dear Judith, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with us. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the breakfast—our omelettes are a favorite! We’re also happy you loved the r… Show more
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewthe weekend breakfast was at a cafe in town and it was terrible....a clueless chef by the looks of it
breakfast
Dear Charles, Thank you so much for your kind words about your stay—we’re truly pleased to hear you enjoyed the guesthouse and had a great experience overall. We’re very sorry to hear that the breakfast at the café didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is extremely valuable, and we’ll certainly pass it along to the café team. While we partner with them to offer weekend breakfast off-site, it’s important to us that every part of your visit reflects the quality we aim for. We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope it won’t deter you from staying with us again. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and make your entire experience exceptional from start to finish. Warm regards, Olyfboom Family
Dear Charles, Thank you so much for your kind words about your stay—we’re truly pleased to hear you enjoyed the guesthouse and had a great experience overall. We’re very sorry to hear that the breakfast at the café didn’t meet your expect… Show more
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat rooms, very comfortable, great bath - everything just perfect! Pool is nice and breakfast was ok.
Breakfast could be better
Dear Marcus, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you found the rooms comfortable, enjoyed the bath, and had a perfect overall stay. It’s great to know you also had time to relax by the pool! We appreciate your honest feedback about the breakfast. While we are glad it was satisfactory, we are always looking for ways to improve, and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back again soon and make your next stay even better. Warm regards, Olyfboom Team
Dear Marcus, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you found the rooms comfortable, enjoyed the bath, and had a perfect overall stay. It’s great to know you also had time to relax by the pool! We apprecia… Show more
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was very good
The school next to the property detracts from privacy, especially when the parents fetch their children and camp out directly in front of the rooms with the children running around
Dear Julene, Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the breakfast—it’s always a pleasure to know our guests start their day well! We do understand your concerns about the school next door and the impact it had on your sense of privacy during certain times of the day. While we love being part of a vibrant community, we’re aware that school pick-up hours can occasionally bring a bit more activity nearby. We’re actively exploring ways to enhance the sense of seclusion and comfort for our guests during those moments. Your input is incredibly valuable, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share both the highlights and the areas where we can improve. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for an even more peaceful stay. Warm regards, Olyfboom Family
Dear Julene, Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the breakfast—it’s always a pleasure to know our guests start their day well! We do understand your concerns about the school next door a… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast and location excellent. Room and view and privacy beautiful. Room was amazing and very spacious. Will be back for sure. Excellent stay, thank you very much.
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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