Bains Lodge
Bains Lodge descritpion
With an outdoor pool, thatched Bains Lodge is on 42 hectares of land, 3 minutes’ drive from Bloemfontein’s Cheetah Experience. Statues of animals feature in the garden, lounges and 24-hour reception.
Decorated in various styles, the spacious rooms include air conditioning, a coffee station and satellite TV. Each has a private bathroom, and one has a bath with candles on each corner. Some also provide a four-poster bed, balcony or patio.
There are 2 restaurants within the grounds, and a communal kitchen for guests' use. Central Bloemfontein, a 15-minute drive away, has several restaurants.
Business and conference facilities are on site and there is 24-hour security. Mimosa Mall is 4.3 miles away, while 5 miles away are the Free State Stadium and Loch Logan Waterfront Centre, South Africa’s largest shopping centre. The National Museum Bloemfontein is 5 miles away.
Bloemfontein International Airport is a 20-minute drive away from Bains Lodge.
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Facilities of Bains Lodge
Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Outdoor Pool | Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu
Internet ：WiFi is available in the business center and charges apply.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Room Service | Airport Shuttle (surcharge) | 24-Hour Front Desk | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Business Center
General ：Paid WiFi | Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Air Conditioning
Reviews for Bains Lodge
Review 1：The space between the block should have grass or stone, the sandy soil make the place look untidy.
Review 2：The rooms were big enough. The place is generally in a quiet area
Review 3：Damp on walls, dirty marks on linnen and towels, trash and building rubble between buildings, very noisey, hard bed, linned did not fit the mattress properly. It was not a pleasant stay overall.
Review 4：Reserved parking spots seem to take up most of the parking spaces with little else available, especially when busy. Hot water were also a problem in the morning.
Review 5：The restaurant facilities on the premises are convenient. Small, but clean and comfortable rooms.
Review 6：On the friday night I asked the ladies at reception if we could borrow an icebucket and some ice for the champagne and the lady simply told me that they do not have any, she is only there to receive the money. She did not even try to help me.
Review 7：On Saturday morning I requested an Ice bucket and ice from the people at he breakfast area and they were very helpfull and provided us with what we needed. We also enjoyed the breakfast very much.
Review 8：The bath was so oily that we did the slip slide bath actions. The basin was blocked...the aircon was mulfunctioning..the tv had a banner on...we added xtra to your account..we could not remove with ok or exit button. Little suger.
Review 9：I like the fact that it is easy access to all of Bloemfontein.. and a good bed.
Review 10：we paid for a luxury room and that was a very plain room with one chair having stains on and the other one we were too scared to sit in as it was going to break. very noisy and no control over noisy neigbours
Review 11：bed was nice and clean.
Review 12：The staff were ok and not helpful when I asked for a hairdryer. I booked in a non-smoking room but it smelt like smoke.
Review 13：It was close to our destination and easy to find.
Review 14：Room a bit spartan, old TV with very restricted choice of channels. More like a motel than a hotel.
Review 15：Friendly staff, clean and convenient. Great bush pub on site with lovely atmosphere and food.
Review 16：Lift was out of order. Building was in a terrible state with huge cracks and broken tiles. It was also very dirty.
Review 17：Room was nice and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Review 18：Can't take my little puppy there so sad had to leave him and could not use wifi and parking problems
Review 19：Did like relaxing in pool and the restaurant.. the nice air con...
Review 20：The Hotel was really noisy and we didn't sleep well. Heard people talking, walking around above us and dropping things
Review 21：The room was clean and tidy and the bed really comfortable
Review 22：everything, from parking to the comfirtable bed!
Review 23：we visited the restaurant on the premises absolutely devine. Will stay no where else when in Bloemfontein
Review 24：Chalet moved when I walked around it, I am not over weight. Shabby drainage work outside meant that waste water from shower spilled around the perimeter of the building. The settings around chalet were awful .
Review 25：Entrance foyer impressive.
Review 26：No lifts - had to sludge 2 heavy suitcases up two floors. No Kettle No wifi no fridge single beds extremely noisy Only game was hunting trophies
Review 27：When the word Game Lodge pop in one's mind, your expectation isnt budget hotel where you only have a bed with no place to make a cuppa in the morning. I always trust Booking.com when they give me a super deal at the last minute to be a reasonable to above expectation deal. As a frequent traveler I'm use to a standard and this wasnt the standard. You get a Bed, Shower and TV and thats it. Oooo its a single bed. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. Ill rate the staff 11/10. If you are looking for a budget hotel then this is the real McCoy
Review 28：I had a special request to have a double bed, on arrival we were given twin beds, and we were told it is what were requested even though our booking clearly indicate double bed. No DSTV channels as advertised. I was very disappointed I must say.
Review 29：We expected a more tranquil experience regarding the name of the lodging. Only for sleepover, don't expect to see game from your balcony.
Review 30：Very close to highway for a sleepover
Review 31：The room did not have a bar fridge nor a microwave. It would be very good to have the SuperSport 4 channel on the TV.
Review 32：Everything else, especially the bed.
Review 33：we got lost trying to find the lodge,address should be updated to nelson mandela drive.
Review 34：the rooms r beautifully decorated, the staff was very professional and nice.
Review 35：Pre-historic TV set. Remote, terrible not working properly. No tea or coffee available at arrival. No general seating area outside between buildings if we would like to sit outside for a drink.? The bin in room is only big enough for two ear buds. We asked for a double bed and received two single beds next to one another. We were told that what you actually see on the internet does not match what the lodge offer.??? The prices over the internet does not match prices given by phone.?? Small things and basic stuff would have made stay more enjoyable.
Review 36：Bathroom was nice Bedroom not to shabby . Room was neat and clean Linen was neat and clean. Bathroom was clean.
Review 37：Our 1st room (non-smoking) reeked of smoke and we got there so late we were too tired to change it. It was very disappointing.
Review 38：Our issue was attended to with no fuss. The staff we're very understanding and helped us straight away.
Review 39：Noisy guests till early hours of the morning. No. Coffee station although that is probably to be expected at the budget rate.
Review 40：Ease of access from n1 highway. Very cheap.
Review 41：We didn't like the non service of Annatjie at reception. The TV is situated in a bad spot and somebody had to come to reset the screen. The flatsheet in one of the rooms was stained. The coffee station as advertised was not there.
Review 42：We loved the price, bed and the bath. It's ideal for holiday or a stopover. We appreciated the service of Jenny the supervisor and her cleaning staff, they supply the coffee stations and fix the TV's within minutes after asking nearly a day after Annatjie promised to do so.
Review 43：Chair was broken. People upstairs were banging on the floor and screaming to other people across the courtyard. Staff extremely noisy and shouting at one another, particularly in restaurant.
Review 44：Comfortable bed and good linen. Working aircon.
Review 45：The maintenance of the facility is not good garden un tidy cigarette stompies every where. Other guests noisy
Review 46：Nothing at all
Review 47：Everything
Review 48：The breakfast was basic and could be improved was not value for money
Review 49：The room was clean. The food at the bush pub was very good value for money
Review 50：Security took long when there was a incident 5am in the morning and notelephone in room to call reception for when theres a emergency
Review 51：Had to struggle with tv
Review 52：Didn't have breakfast. Was not told about this
Review 53：Tv did not work, air con did not work
Review 54：Bed and bath
Review 55：Parking is a problem and it was to noisy late at night. People scream till 2 am and we couldn't sleep
Review 56：The room was clean and comfortable.
Review 57：Noisy people after 12 pm function. No visible security guards patrolling. Parking far from acommodation and no lights in area.
Review 58：Proce
Review 59：I HAVE PUT THROUGH SPECIAL REQUEST BUT NO RESPONSE, BOOKED ROOM WITH QUEEN BED ARRIVED THERE - 2 SINGLE BEDS!!!!!!
Review 60：The staff is not friendly @ all,I had to drive around the facility 2 get Mi room without any assistance
Review 61：COULD NOT MAKE A CUP OF TEA NO FACILITIES IN THIS REGARD> EVEN NOT BOILING WATER. HARD AFTER 5 HOURS DRIVE
Review 62：WONDERFUL OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATION
Review 63：The very bad service in their restaurant and the amount of mould in the bathroom which I got a very bad reaction from
Review 64：The staff at reception
Review 65：space
Review 66：TV was not clearly visible
Review 67：Not pet friendly
Review 68：Location, price, facilities, service
Review 69：None
Review 70：Location and safety factors
Review 71：No tea or coffee in rooms.
Review 72：Extremely clean and neat facilities and will definitely recommend to all traveling friends and colleagues.
Review 73：I ask for a double bed and there were 2 single beds in the room. The rest excellent.
Review 74：Nothing specific-everything fine.
Review 75：Friendliness of all staff Also willingness to assist us with TV.
Review 76：no phone to call reception when you need something
Review 77：the decoration at the reception
Review 78：Noisy at night, air conditioning didn't work, TV had very few channels, no WiFi, very low standard of coffee, no milk provided, no fridge.
Review 79：Nothing
Review 80：Old TV set
Review 81：Nice cosy rooms with a beautiful ambience and ample secured parking.
Review 82：The Ricoffee in the room. The breakfast A bath instead of a shower
Review 83：nothing
Review 84：well, everything
Review 85：1) Very uncomfortble Bed and Pillow 2) Arrogant and un plesant staff that treats there BIG clients suppliers like dirt.
Review 86：I booked a room with a double bed, but received a single bed room, this was very uncomfortable for us to sleep apart.
Review 87：You address Is difficult to find.
Review 88：There was no coffee facilities in there express room.
Review 89：location restaurant
Review 90：It was clean and staff friendly at the 24 hour reception
Review 91：TV cabinet's door was broken. Double bed with linen to small to fit the bed. We could see the mattress.
Review 92：Helpful and friendly staff.
Review 93：No coffee and tea in room although it is advertised.
Review 94：I am still waiting for my invoices and this irritate me a lot
Review 95：Television sound and display quality was poor. No room service - really just wanted to order a sandwich and fall into bed.
Review 96：Perfect overnight stop if doing a road trip as it's very easy to find and well sign-posted. Room was neat and tidy. Staff friendly and organised.
Review 97：no breakfast available two sachets of coffee two sachets of tee and only two sachets of sugar means only one person can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at a time
Review 98：the reception the surroundings the security
Review 99：TV not great. No volume on Mnet channel. Could not get any DSTV channels? Presume I should have as there was a TV guide in the room.
Review 100：Location good, price good. Room perfectly adequate for price paid.
Review 101：There was no hot water to shower both in the evening and the following morning. The shower was run for 15 minutes and it was still too cold to use! It was very noisy with other guests making a noise until late into the night.
Review 102：Very noisy neighbours but that is not the hotel's problem. Attracts large bus groups unfortunately.
Review 103：Great stop-over en route from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Good clean and value for money stayover.
Review 104：The room we stayed in , definitely not worth the money. Atleast provide a small fridge in room and microwave. Nothing fancy about the room. When i made the booking it shows the room has DSTV. To our surprise there was only 2 DSTV channels. We end up watching Madacascar . . . .
Review 105：The stuffed animals at reception, very eye catching.
Review 106：We booked out , but did not finish our bussines. We had to stay another night and phoned to book. The price of the room was R100 more than just the previous night.Reception told us that it is cheaper when you book online! I had to sit in the car outside the lodge and booked online to save R100!
Review 107：Clean, comfortable and lovely food at the restaurant.
Review 108：being told by staff I don't know how to use taps (i had no hot water in shower), bed very uncomfortable, towls too small bath mat dirty and torn.
Review 109：theme and ambiance, bush pub good value.
Review 110：The Bathroom door handle was sticky and the top of the toilet seatwas smeared.The balcony door had to be forced shut as the handle jammed into the frame during opening and closing.
Review 111：The rest was fine.
Review 112：The room was beautiful and was also value for money
Review 113：Like a block of flats!
Review 114：OK for a quick stopover as we did, so difficult to comment on the facilities as we did not really use any
Review 115：Air conditioning did not work. Only ingredients available for one round of coffee/tea which is unacceptable.
Review 116：Location
Review 117：Nothing.
Review 118：The effeciency of reception staff and the whole place is so well kept, beautiful.
Review 119：No bar fridge. No microwave. One brand of tea and coffee.
Review 120：Good location on the freeway. Good signage. Excellent and understanding staff.
Review 121：Rooms
Review 122：Breakfast I thought was too expensive for what was offered.
Review 123：All of the above
Review 124：Geyser takes too long to warm up at night. Had to wait about 15 minutes for hot water.
Review 125：Aircon worked fantastically. Cleanliness of room.
Review 126：Pretty basic with no TV.
Review 127：Great pub with surprisingly good grub.