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Bains Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Bloemfontein with 2 restaurants and bars

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Bains Lodge offers a peaceful countryside getaway with an outdoor pool for daytime relaxation and a nightclub for evening entertainment. Enjoy meals at two on-site restaurants, stay connected with WiFi in public areas, and explore nearby local attractions.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Executive Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, bed sheets

Executive Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | Desk, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Self-catering)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 1 Double Bed (Self-catering)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin (Log)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 350 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
31 Old Kimberley Road, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301

What's nearby

  • University of the Free State - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mimosa Mall - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Free State Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Central University of Technology - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE LBOW ROOM at The Park Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Peppa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bains Lodge

Lodge in a rural location
A nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Bains Lodge. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills and meeting rooms
Room features
All 105 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 89 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does Bains Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Bains Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bains Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Bains Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bains Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Totius Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of the Free State. Ster-Kinekor Mimosa and Mega World are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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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

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

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

Relaxing

Clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Mohammed Z

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Helena

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

bad and dirty

Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

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

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

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