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The Blades

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

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Plot 75 Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Road, Kameeldrift East, Roodeplaat, Gauteng, 2060
  • Roodeplaat Dam
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • University of Pretoria
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Roodeplaat

At The Blades, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Sandonia Golf Club and 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, The Club House, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Roodeplaat hotel include Roodeplaat Dam and Kolonnade Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Roodeplaat Dam - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • 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

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

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Blades. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Roodeplaat hotel.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Blades offers 46 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Roodeplaat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Blades?

The Blades offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blades?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blades on 17 May 2025 start from AU$163.07, 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 parking available at The Blades?

Yep, The Blades has a free self car park.

Does The Blades have a pool?

The Blades has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Blades a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Blades.

Does The Blades serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Blades?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Blades?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Blades?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blades?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at the Blades

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

6/10 Okay

Moripp

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Thandeka

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Davin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louwrens

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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very clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mamontsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was pleasant. I also loved the environment & the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely weekend getaway from Johannesburg, only 50 minutes! The view from the rooms was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Eddette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Thanusha

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super

so good and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019