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The Nightingale Guesthouse

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery. - The Nightingale Guesthouse (Bloemfontein)
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Free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Nightingale Guesthouse. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Elite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Park West, a neighborhood in Bloemfontein, The Nightingale Guesthouse is near the airport. Forsyth and Hertzog Square reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Museum Bloemfontein and Free State National Botanical Garden. Visit our Bloemfontein travel guide
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Map
56 Donald Murray Ave, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301

What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of the Free State
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mega World
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Free State Stadium
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Supreme Court of Appeal
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Cubana
    2 min drive
  • Fego Caffe
    13 min walk
  • Wimpy
    14 min walk
  • KFC
    14 min walk

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 350.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nightingale Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Nightingale Guesthouse located?

Located in Park West, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Goodyear Park, Mimosa Mall, and Free State Stadium. Ster-Kinekor Mimosa and Mega World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Nightingale Guesthouse Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and had a wonderful overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant overnight accommodation with friendly staff and super service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mamosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good everything was top tier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

FB

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice. Need vender with coldrinks and chips. Nees soft music at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reina

The people were nice, but the only thing was that the air conditioner was very noisy. Like a heavy windstorm outside, so we had to switch it off in order so that we could sleep, but it was very hot🔥🔥🔥 for the rest it was very clean, nice and comfortable ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sader

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

Für eine bis zwei Nächte sehr gut geeignet

Alles okay, besonders Personal, preis/ Leistung Verhältnis. Lage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sader

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

Für eine Nacht oder zwei perfekt

Nettes Personal ( Amanda, Marga, im Restaurant) Sehr gutes Preis Leistung Verhältnis Das einzige way stört die engen Parkplätze ( bei einem großen Auto)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overnight stay

The room met our needs and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice, comfortable, homey - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jophen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, spacious rooms. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

itumeleng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No electric blankets in Room 1. Aircon/heater not operational in the family room by the office with an outside door to the front parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

Lovely place to relax.

Nice hostess. Great breakfast, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Muhammad Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Muhammad Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019