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Bains Lodge

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Honeymoon Suite | Desk, bed sheets
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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31 Old Kimberley Road, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Place, University of the Free State
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Totius Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pikkie Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloemfontein (BFN)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, bed sheets

Executive Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | Desk, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Self-catering)

  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 1 Double Bed (Self-catering)

  • Park view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, bed sheets

Cabin (Log)

  • Park view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | Desk, bed sheets

Family Cabin

  • 3767 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bloemfontein

Bains Lodge is located within a few miles (5 km) of Totius Park and University of the Free State. This 105-room, 3-star lodge has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • University of the Free State - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Totius Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pikkie Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Twell Cresent - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mega World - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE LBOW ROOM at The Park Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪copper clover - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RocoMamas - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bains Lodge

At Bains Lodge, guests enjoy features like a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center.
TVs come with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include patios, coffee makers, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 89 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 89 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bains Bloemfontein
Bains Lodge
Bains Lodge Bloemfontein
Bains Game Hotel Bloemfontein
Bains Lodge Lodge
Bains Lodge Bloemfontein
Bains Lodge Lodge Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Bains Lodge?

This lodge is located in Bloemfontein, close to Mimosa Mall, Orchid House, and Bloemfontein City Hall. You'll also find Supreme Court of Appeal and Mega World within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Bains Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bains Lodge feature a casino?

No, Bains Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bains Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Is Bains Lodge good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature a private pool.

Does Bains Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Bains Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bains Lodge has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Bains Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bains Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Bains Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bains Lodge?

The closest major airport to Bains Lodge is Bloemfontein (BFN), which is 10.9 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bains Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Bains Lodge comes with a patio and some offer garden and park views.

Bains Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 71 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

GEORGE EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived no booking was made at the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

GEORGE EDWARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unit was very dirty with spiderwebs in room bathroom was dirty as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

HARICHAND

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Floor seemed dirty, no rugs, single bed only Too uncomfortable Very disappointing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

MOHAMMED

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s only good enough for a one night en route to Johannesburg. Other than that I would not recommend it to anyone for leisure stays. Too much partying and the cabins needs a complete revamp
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

EW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stopover

Good value but not spectacular. However I am happy with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

Clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Deirdré

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bainslodge Bloemfontein

We had a few places we could choose from in Bloemfontein but decided on this as the photos were stunning and it is close to get on highway to Kimberley. It was boiling hot when we arrived, cabin was closed up, no windows open so took almos 5 hours to actually cool down. When we went to the pool it was green and apparently they are still getting it ready for summer??? Really? If I had not paid yet Inwould have left and booked into another place. The photos were misleading.......
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bains lodge is a beautiful setting and great restaurants to choose from. My bed was comfortable. The bathroom was my problem, the shower floor tiles looks about 20 years old and did not look clean at all. Also the roof of the bathroom was full of mould patches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

olivia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok place

The apartments smell of dampness and smoke, I think they should be very strict with their "no smoking in rooms policy" that is if they have one. The braai area outside the apartment was nice and the garden around the apartment clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful exterior but interior was rather shocking. Extreme mold on bathroom ceiling, toilet was leaking, a hole in one of the duvet covers and hand prints and smears all over the sliding door glass panel. Decent beds to sleep in for one night but overall would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mohammed Z

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom shower floors broken
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burgert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay in a place that feels like a lodge even though you're in the city. Excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Private, homely feeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Not Happy

Very poor client service, asked for some fresh milk for coffee which took almost 4 hours to arrive. the water system is dangerous, got nasty burns on my back in the shower as it was unable to maintain a steady temperature. I'm sure places like this are required to have thermostatically controlled shower taps so it doesn't happen. will not recommend or stay there again....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burgert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Great place with a variety of facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Helena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad and dirty

Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad

The total complex is getting very tired and needs refurbishment
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kgaogelo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not sleep there!

This place is too noisy until 23:00. The noise is coming from people speaking outside and music. In the morning the staff is talking loudly proclaiming n the morning while you're sleeping. The lodges reception is very convincing. You'll get the shock of your life when get to your room. The money charged is a rip off compared to the state of the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sid

When travelling one needs a two prong plug for charging cellphones - this facility was not available. There was no hanging place in the bathroom for towels etc
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacob Willem

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cabin 3

I love staying at Bains game lodge especially in the Wooden Cabins, very relax and homely feeling. But Avoid staying in Cabin 3, need a refit example the door is old and there is a massive ant infestation inside. every morning the floor is covered in ants. It is the only cabin that is like that, the rest is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bains lodge overnight

Overnight stay only and will make use of this facility again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Simple and safe

The room was clean and comfortable however there was only 1 bathroom towel for the 2 of us and the patio door did not seal properly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Money worth
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Place itself is great, but big disappointment

My first impression of the hotel was very good. Staffs were so friendly and welcomed. I really loved it. So when we found that they gave us a wrong information about the neighboring tourist site, we thought It would be better to inform them so that they can update or correct their information. We got the information from them and took a taxi to go there paying R170, and we found the site was closed. So we had to pay R340 for taxi for nothing. We never accused them, but wanted them to update the information so that they can improve their service. However, when we told them, both of the staffs who gave us information turned their face, and started to give us their excuses. One of them even confessed she didn't even know the place without hesitation. Other one just said to us "It was what I was told by the site," as if it's none of her business. No apology with sympathy, or promise to update the information. It was such a disappointment to us, since our first reception was so good.... The site is beautiful, and restaurants are good. But I personally don't want to have that kind of experiences anymore....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017