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The Blades

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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The Blades sits right on the riverbank, offering travelers a peaceful retreat with breakfast included. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar while taking in the river views, lounge in the garden, or stretch out on sun loungers beside the refreshing outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 75 Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Road, Kameeldrift East, Roodeplaat, Gauteng, 2060

What's nearby

  • Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Time Square Casino - 22 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Mall of Africa - 44 min drive - 40.4 miles
  • Lion & Safari Park - 55 min drive - 42.4 miles
  • Hartebeespoort Dam - 59 min drive - 44.7 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Illy Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mamelodi West, Pretoria, Gauteng - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Exclusive Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Blades

Upscale hotel by the river
At The Blades, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Club House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Blades include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Club House

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Blades House Pretoria
Blades Pretoria
Blades Hotel Pretoria
Blades Hotel Roodeplaat
Blades Roodeplaat
The Blades Hotel
The Blades Roodeplaat
The Blades Hotel Roodeplaat

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blades have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Blades 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 The Blades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blades?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Blades provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Blades located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Sandonia Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and Roodeplaat Dam. Kolonnade Shopping Centre and Sable Hills Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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