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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

3.0 star property

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a staircase leading up to the door.
A well-maintained garden with various tropical plants and palm trees, a neatly trimmed lawn, and a brick building in the background.
A patio area with a table set for breakfast, including plates, cups, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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Cnr Parfitt Ave Nelson Mandela, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9300
  • Place, Goodyear Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Free State Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Central University of Technology
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bloemfontein (BFN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, and a decorative wall piece.

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, artwork, and a wooden wardrobe.

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein places you steps from Goodyear Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Free State Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Willows hotel include Vodacom Park and Central University of Technology.

What's nearby

  • Goodyear Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Free State Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mimosa Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central University of Technology - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of the Free State - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bella Casa Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cubana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bloemfontein hotel is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1982
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Bloemfontein hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends; ZAR 160 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental relationship (birth certificate) upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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 English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 160 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Bloemfontein City Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

Yep, City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein has a free self car park.

Does City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein have a pool?

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 201 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lethoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar is not cozy, it is too close to the dining area and rather small area. I liked my room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathaothe M

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

AWESOME PLACE TO STAY AT

I have stayed in other hotels before, but since I have started to stay at City Lodge, I do not the urge to move elsewhere. I am happy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

All round cleanliness!

Must be one of the cleanest hotels I ever stayed in. Great service and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MRJF

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

Business in Bloem

A great place to stay for a business trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff is very kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swam at 1am heated pool was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kgosi and Kgalalelo

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

Best 3 Star Hotel

Excellent 3 star Hotel in South Africa and never disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and central for business
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kebitsamang

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

My home away from Home.

My stay was pleasant. i always enjoy my stay at City Lodge Bloemfontein. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Thank you City Lodge Bloemfontein
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the mall and highway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blake

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

City Lodge Bloemfontein

Overall it was a pleasant stay. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. The room was clean and quite spacious. The hotel is nicely situated giving you access to the Loch Logan complex and the industrial areas as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but there was no bottled water to drink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tatana

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

Bloemfontein CL

Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nihal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walls so thin u can hear the people staying next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S

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

So pleasant

We were so pleasantly surprised by this 3-star establishment that was more like a 5-star in its amenities and service. We’ll done City Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shameel

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

Short but sweet stay in a cold Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel in Bloemfontein is a very good hotel, food is nice and tasty, service excellent. The only downside is that it doesn’t have a lift service, and if your room happens to be on Floor 2 (they only have 2 floors…luckily) like the one I had, it meant carrying my heavy suitcase on the stairs both for check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Will return

Very good, will book again. Carpets in rooms are not a personal favourite, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was pretty good. Other thsn the position of the tv in the room. Tv was on the far right and the beds towards the left. My wife ordered roated vegetables, food was very poor and poor value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is dated, our aircon leaked we had to consistently replace a bucket underneath and the TV had consistent static.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Housekeeping needs to clean bathrooms properly

The hotel room was okay, but the bathroom was dirty with mould on the shower wall tiles and green algae in the basin with a bad stench. There was loud music playing in the courtyard below until 11h00.
Mould on wall shower tiles
Mould on wall tiles in shower
Green algae stains on bathroom basin with a bad stench
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at City Lodge Bloemfontein before, and each time I have found it to be a pleasant place, very conveniently situated for my purposes. I observed that the room telephones have been removed since my last visit, and now there was no information in my room - instead one is referred to an app. I think that is not a good idea - it is as if they are skimping on extras to save a little money. The hotel is very clean and the staff are friendly and efficient. It was good to find that the evening menu has been expanded. Previously there were about six choices in total as 'bar snacks' - now they call it a 'restaurant' and a more comprehensive menu is offered. Service in the evening has improved also. The result was that I ate in each night I was there, instead of getting meals elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel

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

Wheelchair accessibility

I'm a paraplegic using a wheelchair. The service, cleanliness, affordability and location was great but the wheelchair accessibility was not that good. I'm using a bath but all the wheelchair friendly rooms have showers and I had to use a general room because of that and it was difficult for me to move around the room and bathroom. They should also have accessible rooms with bathrooms if possible. There is also no direct access for wheelchairs to the swimming pool area and I had to go right around the hotel and enter through a back gate and over a area with grass to get to the pool area. They should have a ramp from the hotel/restaurant area to the pool which will give wheelchair patrons direct access to the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022