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The Blades

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Reception
Executive Double or Twin Room
Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €96
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 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

  • Roodeplaat Dam - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • University of Pretoria - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Time Square Casino - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 23 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

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

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

Upscale hotel by the river
At The Blades, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Club House, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and wedding services
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at The Blades include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Club House

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blades?

As of 19 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blades on 1 Jul 2025 start from €112.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Blades pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Blades?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blades?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Blades provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Blades located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, Roodeplaat Dam and Kolonnade Shopping Centre. Buffelsdrift and Pretoria National Botanical Garden are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Blades Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

the dinner here is very good. The steak was prepared perfectly. highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We enjoyed your stay very much. Where so glad that there were no loadshedding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

very clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10

My stay was pleasant. I also loved the environment & the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10

Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

Amazing stay relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10

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).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10

A lovely weekend getaway from Johannesburg, only 50 minutes! The view from the rooms was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

The most amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

Such great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10

Erg stil. Veel vliegen en uitkijk was niet wat het was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019