Top 10 Lodges in Bloemfontein, South Africa

May 13, 2023 Randal Brittian

Roughly translated as "fountain of flowers," Bloemfontein is known as the City of Roses, both because of the abundance of the blooms throughout the city and the annual festival dedicated to the flower. As the seat of the South African Supreme Court, the city is the judicial capital of the country as well as the provincial capital of Free State. Several sports teams and stadiums also call the city home, and its many museums outline the history of the region.
Restaurants in Bloemfontein

1. Sangiro Game Lodge

Eeufees Road, Bloemfontein 9300 South Africa
Excellent
36%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 156 reviews

Sangiro Game Lodge

Sangiro Lodge is just outside Bloemfontein and very close to the Shell Ultra City at the exit from the N1 to Bloemfontein.Sangiro Lodge is on a small game reserve and you will probably see some antelope when you relax on the veranda of your wooden chalet. The chalets are spread out in front of a rocky hill and offer unique privacy and excellent views.Each chalet at Sangiro Lodge provides a deck with a braai and small seating area, a bedroom and bathroom with shower. The accommodation is basic, clean and spacious and as such is perfect for an overnight stay near Bloemfontein. The lodge serves a good breakfast with great hospitality.

Conflicting feelings

Reviewed By mrshesterman

Such conflicting feelings after our stay at Sangiro lodge. The property itself it beautiful, there are peacocks roaming everywhere and we could see cows, sheep, zebra and buck from our chalet. There is central heating which was so welcomed with the cold nights which are creeping in. However, there was hair under the duvet on the bed on our arrival, a dirty wet towel hanging behind the bathroom door, the kitchen cloth was sopping wet, no bin bag and the carpet by the couch really did not look clean either. We were travelling with a crawling baby, so all of this just did not quite sit well unfortunately. Would we go back? Yes, but next time, we will call after booking and make sure the unit is properly turned over upon our arrival.

2. Acacia Lodge

2 Kriek Street Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 209 reviews

Acacia Lodge

Acacia Lodge is an upmarket Guesthouse in a well established suburb of Bloemfontein.

Acacia Lodge

Reviewed By cpreez340786

Very nice setup with friendly staff and great service. It has become a custom to stay over at Acacia Lodge when traveling via Bloemfontein. Easy accessible from the N1. Also being pet friendly makes this stay over even better

3. Lizbe Accommodation

6A Sowden Street Waverley, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
45%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 33 reviews

Lizbe Accommodation

Lizbe Accommodation is situated in a quiet and safe cul de sac in the charming, leafy suburb of Waverley, an upmarket northern area of Bloemfontein. It lies on the slopes bordering Naval Hill, a large wildlife sanctuary with free-roaming springbok, Blue Wildebeest and a few giraffe. Only 2 kilometres from the city centre, it’s an easy walk down the tree-lined streets to the heart of Bloemfontein

Pleasant

Reviewed By pntaka457542

The place is very peaceful in a quiet and safe location, good for rest after a long day. The host was very friendly. The place is also clean and well tidied. I had a very pleasant stay. Great hospitality!

4. De Stallen Guesthouse

57 Brendar Street, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

De Stallen Guesthouse

De Stallen consists of two fully equipped, spacious cottages, as well as two luxurious self-catering rooms. Enjoy a relaxed farm ambience in luxurious accommodation and unwind. Count the stars, live the sunset and bask in our warm hospitality. Our first cottage is an ideal family unit in the form of a very spacious open-plan cottage with a double bed and three single beds. The second cottage has two rooms with a double bed in one room and two single beds in the other; both rooms have en-suite bathrooms. There are also two en-suite, self-catering rooms; the first room has a double bed and the second room has twin beds. Both rooms have their own private patios with braai areas. De Stallen Family friendly: We have a wide variety of animals for the families to enjoy, we also cater for family picnics, where the children can play and mom and dad can relax.

Beautiful, serene and comfortable stay

Reviewed By LouisaRoos

We stayed at De Stallen guesthouse after we had a wedding in bloemfontein. The rooms were impeccable, the bedding and towels of the highest quality. The property is also breathtaking and the owners very helpful!

5. Bains Lodge

31 Old Kimberley Road Endon, Bloemfontein 9338 South Africa
Excellent
8%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
18%
Terrible
27%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 415 reviews

Bains Lodge

Bains Lodge is situated on 42ha of prime land, 2km west of the Bloemfontein border, and offer a variety of accommodation options, banqueting facilities, and Restaurants, to fit each need and budget. Wi-Fi Hotspots and sufficient secured parking are available for your comfort. The Lodge removed the frills and fuss from the luxury rooms, and now gives you just what you need - basic and comfortable hotel accommodation, in the form of Bains 1, OPENING 1 JUNE at Bains Lodge. These rooms are easy on your pocket, yet efficient, being the first choice for the budget orientated traveller. Get comfortable and enjoy the convenience of these rooms, which can sleep 1 or 2 people at a basic room rate, with a shower and bath, TV with DSTV channels, clean and crisp towels, basic room amenities, and air-conditioning. Guests can still enjoy the finer things in life, by choosing our Spacious Luxury Suits, with air conditioning, a coffee station and satellite TV, each with a private bathroom, with a luxurious bath. Some also provide a four-poster bed, balcony or patio. Also COMING SOON, is Beauty Secrets AT Bains - completing the full experience we have to offer. The Salon will provide our guests and day visitors beauty treatments, in order to escape and recharge.

Faulty Aircon and a Moldy Shower

Reviewed By TravelerMalome

Besides the single beds and lack of blankets in a cold province during a cold time, the air-conditioning only blasted hot air for 5 seconds spurts all night and the shower was moldy. Insects had built some sort of nesting area as well in the bathroom.

6. Nations Lodge

10 Martin Road, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Nations Lodge

Hospitality of top quality

Reviewed By BeulahHeydenrych29

Beautiful area with wonderful hospitality and the peace and stillness of the area is definitely the place to be. You can also hear the African Fish Eagles during the day. Surely a place i will visit again in the future.

7. Gastehuis 17

17 Jan Enslin Avenue, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3 reviews

Gastehuis 17

Pleasantly Surprised

Reviewed By Valerie B

Being unhappy with the hotel that we booked in before going to Bloemfontein we were desperate for another place after two days. Ideal for business trips as it is located close to almost all places you would want to visit, yet in a quiet neighbourhood. We loved the privacy and Erina is extremely helpful. Nice size bathroom. But if you don’t like dogs, it is not recommended for you as the pets are very friendly and love to visit the guests.

8. Sangiro Game Lodge

Eeufees Road, Bloemfontein 9300 South Africa
Excellent
36%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 156 reviews

Sangiro Game Lodge

Sangiro Lodge is just outside Bloemfontein and very close to the Shell Ultra City at the exit from the N1 to Bloemfontein.Sangiro Lodge is on a small game reserve and you will probably see some antelope when you relax on the veranda of your wooden chalet. The chalets are spread out in front of a rocky hill and offer unique privacy and excellent views.Each chalet at Sangiro Lodge provides a deck with a braai and small seating area, a bedroom and bathroom with shower. The accommodation is basic, clean and spacious and as such is perfect for an overnight stay near Bloemfontein. The lodge serves a good breakfast with great hospitality.

Conflicting feelings

Reviewed By mrshesterman

Such conflicting feelings after our stay at Sangiro lodge. The property itself it beautiful, there are peacocks roaming everywhere and we could see cows, sheep, zebra and buck from our chalet. There is central heating which was so welcomed with the cold nights which are creeping in. However, there was hair under the duvet on the bed on our arrival, a dirty wet towel hanging behind the bathroom door, the kitchen cloth was sopping wet, no bin bag and the carpet by the couch really did not look clean either. We were travelling with a crawling baby, so all of this just did not quite sit well unfortunately. Would we go back? Yes, but next time, we will call after booking and make sure the unit is properly turned over upon our arrival.

9. Monte Christo Country Lodge

16 Du Preez Avenue, Spitskop, Bloemfontein 9316 South Africa
Excellent
27%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
8%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 51 reviews

Monte Christo Country Lodge

Review

Reviewed By moniqueolivier1987

Nice place, however for the 3 days that my husband was there, there was no warm water. He told reception about it, and nothing was done. He had to shower in cold water everyday. This was unacceptable.

10. Rise and Shine Lodge

2 Wynand Mouton Avenue, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa
Excellent
24%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
12%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 17 reviews

Rise and Shine Lodge

Worst stay ever

Reviewed By alicepH4267WK

We arrived after booking our room about 6 weeks in advance, just to be told they changed our rooms because of people making a booking after us. We arrived at 14:35 just to be told 3 our our 7 rooms are not cleaned yet. The towels has seen better days and are hard old and full of marks, when complaining we were told don't worry it's just hair dye. The other guest In the lodge was there for a wedding taking over every space drinking and loud noise. Had to phone front desk. Slamming doors continued throu until early hours of the morning. The reception people dish up breakfast before all the guest had breakfast so some guest did not receive a full breakfast. The wedding guests were allowed to go into the kitchen and make their own breakfast, walking with their pajamas infront of everyone without underwear. On Saturday, my room was not even serviced I arrived back to get ready for a function after 14:00, just to find my room as I left it. Luckily it was not messy and did it myself. I will not recommend this place at all. If it was possible we would have moved our accommodation, but time was not on our side.When complaining to the owner IT he got an attitude.

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