The Blades
Hotel in Pretoria
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this hotel
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a business center, and concierge services.
The Blades offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Roodeplaat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a business center, and concierge services.
The Blades offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Roodeplaat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Pretoria
Available Rooms
Luxury Room
1 Double • 1 Sofa • 431 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Executive Double or Twin Room
1 King • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Room
1 Double • 2 Single • 753 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Double Room
1 Double • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed for 5 nights. Was pleasant. Staff were very polite & the food was great. I would recommend staying at the Blades.
Thanks to the team. Special shout out to the security lady at the gate, great energy & always smiling.
4.0 / 5.0
the dinner here is very good. The steak was prepared perfectly. highly recommended.
2.5 / 5.0
We enjoyed your stay very much. Where so glad that there were no loadshedding
0.5 / 5.0
Absolutely not what is advertised. Waiters service excellent. Food not bad. We were refunded.
Conditions of room is dirty and their were holes in bedding. Old candle with burnt matches lying in the room. The buildings are tired. You may not use the lawn by the river unless a picnic is booked. Bedding not premium. It has so much potential but if not seriously upgraded like broken chairs and hotel carpet in reception filthy it wont be open foe long.
2.5 / 5.0
very clean, helpful staff
2.0 / 5.0
My stay was pleasant. I also loved the environment & the scenery.
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing stay
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing stay relaxed atmosphere
2.0 / 5.0
In all we had a pleasant stay. Lovely setting and staff. Room size was disappointing as I had a different impression from the website booking (photos and price paid).
2.5 / 5.0
The most amazing place
2.0 / 5.0
A lovely weekend getaway from Johannesburg, only 50 minutes! The view from the rooms was perfect.
2.5 / 5.0
Such great service and location
1.0 / 5.0
We have always stayed at The Blades when we visit Pretoria. This has been once a year for the past 3 years.
The main reasons we loved to stay there was the peace and quiet and it’s riverside location with beautiful river views.
Our room is always spacious and the bed amazing and comfortable. In the past, they included small things like bath salt and candles, which they stopped doing for our recent visit. The breakfast selection is extensive.
A few points of note: they recently built an extremely noisy farm / machine on the hillside directly behind the main building. This is a huge distraction and the only thing you hear after 9am Mondays to Saturdays.
It’s a shame The Blades could not prevent this from happening as the peace and quiet is now completely gone.
, which was one of it’s main attractions.
Other than that, the service is always great and all staff extremely helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
The Blades provided the perfect experience to "get out of the city" without being too far out of the city. I loved the environment and the look and feel of the place, especially the "rooms," which were individual houses that were comfortable and beautiful inside. I had a wonderful view of the water from my private balcony and enjoyed the views from my window. The food was very good and the staff was AMAZING and charming. I will definitely come back!
4.0 / 5.0
Overall enjoyable.
Food at dinner time needs attention in terms of presentation.
Staff needs some training around food options.
But food tastes great!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Pretoria?
The average price for a rental in Pretoria is £46 per night. This rental is £43 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Blades. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Blades. Enjoy the water!
Is The Blades pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Blades?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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