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Shawu Lodge & Conference

3.0 star property
Hotel in Bloemfontein with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi
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Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi
Shawu Lodge & Conference in Universitas offers a peaceful setting with gardens and an outdoor pool. Enjoy WiFi, meals at the restaurant, and drinks at the bar. Business needs are met with a dedicated center, meeting rooms, and free self-parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2DF Malherbe Avenue, Universitas District, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9321

What's nearby

  • University of the Free State - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Free State Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mimosa Mall - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Central University of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burning Spear Spur Steak Ranch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shawu Lodge & Conference

Hotel located in Universitas
At Shawu Lodge & Conference, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Shawu Lodge & Conference boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 80 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately ZAR 80 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

Property is also known as

Shawu Lodge Bloemfontein
Shawu Lodge
Shawu Bloemfontein
Shawu Lodge & Conference Hotel
Shawu Lodge & Conference Bloemfontein
Shawu Lodge & Conference Hotel Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

Does Shawu Lodge & Conference have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shawu Lodge & Conference pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shawu Lodge & Conference?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is Shawu Lodge & Conference located?

Located in Universitas, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of the Free State and Twell Cresent. Forsyth and Kwarts are also within 10 minutes.

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Shawu Lodge & Conference Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient luxury

A convenient location for business trip in the University area. Hopefully complimentary airport shuttle and breakfast will be offered in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lianne

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

Convenient and Comfortable stay

A great location when visiting the University. Convenient and allows for focused work within your room. The breakfast is not included. I had the breakfast on day 1 but chose not to do this again as I do not believe it is value for money. That said, the rest of my stay was good and the coffee available was excellent, especially for early morning hour working!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. I had one night only. Parking was a little tricky but ultimately ample. Understandable that it was a big weekend in Bloemfontein but breakfast should have been included in the price. WiFi login in details weren't provided at check in which required me to call and request it. A little noisy in the morning but that it down to other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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