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Bains Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Honeymoon Suite
Reception
Restaurant
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

Executive Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Self-catering)

Chalet (Self-catering)

  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 1 Double Bed (Self-catering)

Chalet, 1 Double Bed (Self-catering)

  • Park view
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, bed sheets

Cabin (Log)

  • Park view
  • 300 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

  • 350 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Bloemfontein

At Bains Lodge you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Totius Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from University of the Free State. Highlights at this lodge include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .This business-friendly lodge offers a nightclub and free WiFi in public areas, and has a business centre. Added amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bloemfontein lodge include Mega World and Ster-Kinekor Mimosa.
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What's nearby

  • University of the Free State - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Totius Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pikkie Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Twell Cresent - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • TGS Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE LBOW ROOM at The Park Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Office - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪copper clover - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Traumerei Pretty Gardens - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bains Lodge

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Bains Lodge. Self parking is free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
Bains Lodge offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 89 per person

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

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

Is parking available at Bains Lodge?

Yep, Bains Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Bains Lodge have a pool?

Bains Lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What luxury perks are available at Bains Lodge?

Bains Lodge features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

Does Bains Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bains Lodge?

No, Bains Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bains Lodge?

Yep, Bains Lodge has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bains Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bains Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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