Venues at Olivewood

Wedding & conference venues in the Eastern Cape

Two distinctive venues on one secure wildlife estate — the elegant Rosewood wedding venue and our 4-star conference centre. Scalable, fully equipped and set against an 18-hole golf course, coastal forest and ocean views, 30 minutes from East London.

A versatile destination

The perfect venue to elevate your conference, event or wedding

Olivewood offers a range of personalised conferencing options and a variety of event venues. Stylish, beautifully appointed and thoughtfully set up, each space can be transformed to suit your specific requirements — from intimate gatherings to conferences of up to 250 delegates.

Our facilities are scalable and fully equipped, with breakaway sessions and golf-themed team building available on request. Freshly prepared on-site catering, on-site boutique accommodation and a secure wildlife estate setting make Olivewood a complete destination for any occasion.

Our venues

Choose your occasion

Weddings

Rosewood Wedding Venue

One of the Eastern Cape’s most beautiful wedding venues. Light, airy and luxurious, seating up to 180 guests beneath hanging chandeliers, with panoramic fairway views and a golf-course backdrop for canapés and photographs. Venue hire includes a night at Hotel Olivewood for the bridal couple.

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Conferences

4-Star Conference Centre

Scalable, fully equipped facilities for conferences, workshops, training and corporate functions — the Rosewood Venue for up to 250 delegates and the Nyala Conference Room for meetings and team building. Full AV, free WiFi, backup generator and three catering packages.

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Photoshoots

A Location Like No Other

Coastal forest, river views, manicured lawns, rolling fairways and free-roaming wildlife — a dozen distinct backdrops on one secure estate. Engagement, family, matric dance, bridal and commercial shoots all welcome.

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Special Events

Private Functions & Celebrations

Year-end functions, milestone birthdays, team building, gala dinners and private dining for up to 250 guests — with on-site catering, a licensed bar and boutique rooms so nobody has to drive home.

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Specifications

Venue capacities & facilities

Rosewood Venue

Up to 250 delegates · 180 wedding guests


A large open facility suited to multiple uses, with roller blinds for privacy and excellent sound projection. Multiple access points, dedicated toilet facilities, and close to the restaurant and bar.

Projector & free-standing screen · PA system (on request) · Free WiFi & air-con · Backup generator · Podium, flip chart & markers · Stage (on request)

Nyala Conference Room

Meetings · Training · Team building


A large, modern facility with a private entrance, ample parking and its own coffee and food station, with quick access to the restaurant. Ideal for large meetings, training, workshops and team building.

Projector & free-standing screen · PA system (on request) · Free WiFi & air-con · Backup generator · Podium, flip chart & markers

Everything in one place

Why event planners choose Olivewood

On-site catering

Three conference catering packages, freshly prepared on site. We cater for most dietary requirements and keep menus fresh across multi-day events.

Boutique accommodation

Twenty-four 4-star rooms on the estate, so delegates and guests stay where they gather — with a spa, pool and gym to unwind after.

Golf & team building

Breakaway sessions and golf-themed team building on an SA Top 100 course — the ideal complement to a day in the boardroom.

A wildlife setting

A secure, malaria-free estate where nyala wander past and birdsong carries across the fairways — 30 minutes from East London.

Trade & travel

Are you a tour operator?

Contact our events department directly for special tour operator rates on all hotel, conference and golf group bookings. We accommodate local and international agencies, and look forward to hosting you at Olivewood.

Get in touch

Book a tour or reserve your venue

Come and walk the venues, meet the team and taste the food. Tell us about your event and we’ll come back to you with availability and a tailored quote.

Events: events@olivewoodestate.com
Reception: +27 (0) 87 350 4310
Address: Schafli Road, Chintsa East, East London, Eastern Cape