Blue Rain Guesthouse is situated in Bloemfontein 2Km from Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate. Owners Lizelle Venter and h...
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A charming Cape Dutch style house, set in lovely garden with shaded seating area around a sparkling pool and fountain...
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Lizbe Accommodation is situated in a peaceful and safe cul de sac in the charming, leafy suburb of Waverley, an upmar...
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At Unirift Guesthouse we want to ensure that each guest takes with them the experience of home whenever they visit. W...
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All units have a homely feel and is situated in a safe and well known neighborhood. It is ideal for the traveler who ...
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Shawu Lodge is a well known establishment in Bloemfontein and offers you 19 Luxurious rooms. We are situated in the c...
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Mai Guesthouse consists of three standard rooms with double beds, and four larger rooms with queen beds.
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Park Hill consists of 3 large purpose designed rooms, safe parking, FREE Wi-fi, well maintained garden.
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Our Guesthouse reaches over three properties with 26 rooms/units available, we can accommodate up to 70 people sharin...
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Family run guest house. Feel part of the family the moment you walk in with complete privacy. Ayjays Guest House feat...
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A Private, luxurious family cottage that offers luxury, quality, and excellent service.
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Situated in the charming city of Bloemfontein, 120@Klerck Avenue offers ideal accommodation for families, friends and...
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Offering beautiful air conditioned rooms, DSTV, uncapped Wi-Fi, secured parking, a wonderful fireplace for those cold...
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We provide modern, comfortable and stylish accommodation, all en-suite, with luxurious facilities, a beautiful pool i...
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We ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We offer you 4 star luxury accommodation in our priv...
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Casabello has 10 comfortable rooms with a TV and DSTV in each room as well as a Coffee/tea station. The rates include...
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All our Rooms are stylishly decorated in a true African style, each offering you all the comforts and amenities you w...
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Windmill Guest House is a modern and welcoming guest house, ideal for business travellers, overnight stops and people...
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Aandmuzik Guest House offers 9 luxurious en-suite double bedrooms and 2 family rooms with private entrances and overl...
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Andela Guest House was established by Willem Grobbelaar and is situated in the suburb of Universitas Ridge, Bloemfont...
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If you are looking for a relaxed, farm atmosphere Pepermossie Guest House is just the place for you! It is the perfec...
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9 bedroom double story Tuscan Style home and conference centre, built on a 3.2 hectare holding with lots of trees, gr...
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Paradise Awaits Bed and Breakfast offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful guesthouse located in the lovely fa...
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21 on Coetzee provides comfortable accommodation and excellent service. Guests can expect to enjoy a home away from h...
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Home From Home is located in a very quiet suburb while being close to the N1, as well as UFS, Free State Stadium, Gre...
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Experience the boundless tranquility and warmth of the Free State, where there is no greater luxury than feeling at h...
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B & B at Bloem (size 2600 sq m / rooms total 332 sqm) nestles in a quiet residential leafy area in Bloemfontein. A ...
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Anri Guest House is set in a beautiful garden and is located in the suburb Dan Pienaar, in Bloemfontein. Business pe...
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Welcome at Kopano Nokeng Lodge and Conference Center. Only 4km from the Bloemfontein Airport, we offer in an abundanc...
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Despite being outside of the top 10 largest cities in South Africa, Bloemfontein is nonetheless one of the most important in the country. Bloemfontein is South Africa’s judicial capital and the capital of the Free State Province. The city lies almost in the centre of the country and is a regular layover for those travelling between Johannesburg and the coastal cities of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London.
Typical of all cities, Bloemfontein has its share of schools, parks, business centres, contemporary malls, an efficient transport system and recreational facilities, however, much of the city’s historic architecture has been retained and a great deal of emphasis placed on greening the city.
Aside from the top legal minds resident in Bloemfontein, the city is also an academic hub with the country’s top-ranked school and one of the finest universities located here. It’s a cultured place where those who live here appreciate the sandstone buildings, the clean tree- and flower-lined streets and parks, and the reason why it’s called the City of Roses.
Top 8 reasons to visit Bloemfontein
1. Download a Bloemfontein street guide and explore the town on foot to see the unusual twin-spired church, the city hall, the supreme court of appeal and the many monuments. Stroll through the parks and stop off at Loch Logan Waterfront for a meal overlooking the lake.
2. The Bloemfontein National Museum is worth visiting if only to see the African Cultures exhibition in the anthropology hall. The museum has lighting for the sight-impaired, lifts for wheelchair access and touch exhibits for the blind.
3. Visit the Lamont-Hussey Observatory on Naval Hill, once owned by Michigan University in the USA and now a theatre venue. The observatory was opened in 1928 and built to observe double (binary) stars of which thousands were discovered.
4. The Bloemfontein Zoo has moved to larger premises and houses various indigenous and exotic species of animal in gardened surroundings. The zoo is a participant in a white lion breeding programme to ensure the survival of this unique gene.
5. The Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre offers fun activities for the family. The centre features a 12-lane ten pin bowling alley, children’s game centre and health spa. Karaoke evenings take place every Thursday.
6. Take a 1-hour guided tour of Cheetah Experience, a big cat centre founded primarily to breed and release cheetahs. The facility has a variety of cats including lion, leopard and panther, and the centre strives to educate the public on the plight of these animals.
7. The Maselspoort Resort and Conference Centre is a short drive out of town to enjoy a day along the Modder River banks either swimming or canoeing, and also a popular spot for fishing. The resort has several swimming pools, mini golf, a 4x4 fun route and other family entertainment. Large grassed sections are ideal for picnics.
8. Bloemfontein is rugby country and Saturday afternoons grind to a standstill when the city’s cherished Cheetahs rugby team take to the field. Get your host to invite you to a live game or find a festive venue to join the locals watch a televised away game.
Transport
The city has its own international airport called the Bram Fischer (Bloemfontein) International Airport. There are several car rental companies both at the airport and in the city centre, otherwise order your rental online. Metered taxi operators are available throughout the city and Uber intends to begin operating here in the near future. Main bus liners servicing the Johannesburg-Cape Town route stop off in Bloemfontein.
Did you know?
In the 1880s, a train trip from Cape Town to Bloemfontein (1000km) would take 10 days. This could also depend on the state of rivers, sleepers and railway lines. Often, carriages would be placed on either end of a swollen river and the passengers transported via a river pont to continue their journey.
Author JRR Tolkien, best known for the Lord of the Rings novel, was born in Bloemfontein in 1892 before his family left the country when he was 3 years old, however, we still claim him as one of ours.
Another author, Rudyard Kipling, helped to start a newspaper in Bloemfontein called The Friend, its readership directed at British troops stationed here during the South African War.
For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.
