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The Blades

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Roodeplaat with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Perched by the river, The Blades offers a serene escape with breakfast, poolside bar, and stunning views from the terrace. Relax in the garden or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with sun loungers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $113
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

Why we love this property

A taste of local flavor
A restaurant serves delectable local cuisine at this hotel. The full breakfast comes free, and a bar awaits for evening refreshments.
Sleep in style
Premium bedding awaits in every guestroom at this hotel. Turndown service adds a touch of luxury, while private balconies offer personal outdoor retreats.

Room options

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

  • Resort view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Resort view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 75 Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Road, Kameeldrift East, Roodeplaat, Gauteng, 2060

What's nearby

  • Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Sandonia Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Roodeplaat Dam - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Kolonnade Shopping Centre - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden - 21 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 51 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Exclusive Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Thibo Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bushman's Rock - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Blades

  • The Blades is a great choice for a stay in Roodeplaat. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Club House, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Club House - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

Also known as

Blades House Pretoria

Blades Pretoria

Blades Hotel Pretoria

Blades Hotel Roodeplaat

Blades Roodeplaat

The Blades Hotel

The Blades Roodeplaat

The Blades Hotel Roodeplaat

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blades offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Blades does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Blades?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Blades?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Blades?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Blades?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Blades?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Time Square Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Blades and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Blades?

Yes, The Club House offers local cuisine.

Does The Blades have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Blades like?

The Blades is located by the river. Popular attractions include Pretoria Urology Hospital, which is 20 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

The Blades Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jacob, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The views are amazing, you forget you are close to the city. The service was great. Ver friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious and the Valentine’s dinner performance by the saxophonist was amazing. The rooms might need to be upgraded soon. Towels were a bit hard. But we then upgraded to the executive suites and that side everything was great
lehlohonolo, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

the dinner here is very good. The steak was prepared perfectly. highly recommended.
Christiaan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stay at the Blades

We enjoyed your stay very much. Where so glad that there were no loadshedding
Niva, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Not what is advertised

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.
Davin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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very clean, helpful staff
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My stay was pleasant. I also loved the environment & the scenery.
Mamontsheng, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Felicia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay relaxed atmosphere
Felicia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room for improvement

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).
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A lovely weekend getaway from Johannesburg, only 50 minutes! The view from the rooms was perfect.
Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing place
Felicia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such great service and location
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Erg stil. Veel vliegen en uitkijk was niet wat het was
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful as always - but now also noisy

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.
Eddette, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

average

They did not inform us that the Spa was closed and that was what we were looking forward to. There were a lot of insects so your room windows and doors had to be closed at all times, and sitting on the balcony was not possible with the amount of flies and insects. Also whilst eating there were numerous flies around. There is not much to do, especially with the Spa being closed. We had to travel out to another hotel to use their Spa facilities.
Thanusha, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

super

so good and relaxing
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at The Blades!

We enjoyed a great 3 night stay and we loved our spacious suite. It was serviced well and in good time each day. The service from all staff was friendly and accommodating. We especially enjoyed our terrace lunch and the excellent prices in the restaurant. We would definitely stay again.
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic weekend away

We went there for our 1 year anniversary, and although we only booked on the Thursday. they were able to accommodate us. They arranged a romantic turn down, did a romantic table, for us and even made a desert that said Happy Anniversary. It was wonderful, the staff were excellent and very accommodating, we will definitely go back again.
Bradley, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Beth, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good family outing for a weekend's stay

Some of the furniture, particularly the couch, was looking very aged and unappealing, and on of the hand basins had a leaking drain. It doesn't seem much is effort is being put in keeping the rooms modernized and it top form, however the cleanliness, food and general service was in top order. It also had plenty of space and spots for the family to relax outdoors.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant

The Blades is in a beautiful, serene and relaxed setting. The food was good (both breakfast and dinner). I felt the sofa and chair in our room could do with some cleaning. Receptionist was welcoming and friendly.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overall enjoyable. Food at dinner time needs attention in terms of presentation. Staff needs some training around food options. But food tastes great!
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Très Décevant

Nous avons passés une nuit dans cet hôtel quasiment vide . Accueil froid . Personnel du restaurant incompétent . Avons attendu 1/2 heure pour apprendre que le plat commandé n'était pas disponible alors que nous étions 5 dans la restaurant.Piscine mal entretenue Bien que l'hôtel soit confortable , le service n'est pas à la hauteur.