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The Blades

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

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Luxury Room | View from room
Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Executive Double or Twin Room | Living room
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Time Square Casino - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • University of Pretoria - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Menlyn Park Shopping Centre - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 24 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mamelodi West, Pretoria, Gauteng - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Illy Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬17 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 46 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

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)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 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 bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Blades Hotel Pretoria
Blades 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 that you 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 an 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 on-site casino at The Blades?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Time Square Casino (19-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 Kolonnade Shopping Centre, which is 15 minutes away by car.

The Blades Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Martin, 2-night trip
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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
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6/10 Good

Moripp, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Portia, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Thandeka, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Matthew, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Stacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Louwrens, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sophie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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very clean, helpful staff
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

My stay was pleasant. I also loved the environment & the scenery.
Mamontsheng, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Marcel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Felicia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay relaxed atmosphere
Felicia, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

A lovely weekend getaway from Johannesburg, only 50 minutes! The view from the rooms was perfect.
Yvonne, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing place
Felicia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such great service and location
1-night family trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

super
so good and relaxing
Peter, 1-night trip with friends
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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 family trip
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