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African Footprints Lodge

4.0 star property
A serene retreat in Universitas where travelers can unwind by the pool after a day of work, or catch up on business tasks in a comfortable setting

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African Footprints Lodge offers a charming garden setting with an outdoor pool in Universitas. Guests value the helpful staff, free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and the on-site business center and restaurant, making both leisure and work stays comfortable.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Map
219 President Paul Kruger Avenue, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9300

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN)
    21 min drive

About this property

African Footprints Lodge

Upscale guest house located in Universitas
At African Footprints Lodge, you can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at African Footprints Lodge offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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) from 8 AM to 10 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 for adults and ZAR 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 150 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 395 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 80 for adults and from ZAR 40 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 250 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 150 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash

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

African Footprints Lodge Bloemfontein
African Footprints Lodge
African Footprints Bloemfontein
African Footprints Bloemfonte
African Footprints Lodge Guesthouse
African Footprints Lodge Bloemfontein
African Footprints Lodge Guesthouse Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

Does African Footprints Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is African Footprints Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 150 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at African Footprints Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Footprints Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at African Footprints Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does African Footprints Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM-10 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is African Footprints Lodge located?

Located in Universitas, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Forsyth, University of the Free State and Twell Cresent. Kwarts and Jim Fauche are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at African Footprints Lodge and receive a full refund?

Yes, African Footprints Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to African Footprints Lodge cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

African Footprints Lodge Reviews

5.6

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

5.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

A conference venue only

I booked based on location and my regular preference of venue being unavailable. I will not book here again. The housekeeping, general attentiveness and facilities leave much to be desired. Check in was an unpleasant experience. No staff ever checked on me throughout my stay or explained any meal options or services. Dirty cups were not even removed from my room for two days. The staff seemed fully focused on their conference guests and completely ignored me as a guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Camihlle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This lodge was a huge disappointment. The rooms have 4-5 beds crammed into them, no staff at the premises, our toilet was leaking so floor was full of water and at first they didn’t want to give us another room. WiFi is only available at common areas. Breakfast was supposed to be included but the staff said it wasn’t until I showed her my booking. Staff was awful, not service minded or friendly. Don’t recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was OK

It was an OK stay - just thought it very odd that there was never a staff member or a drinks/coldrink menu or self service fridge or anything. We had to call the lodge number everytime we wanted assistance as there was never anybody on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bad experience

First bad impression from the rude receptionist.The room was not that clean,the receptionist refused to move me to the other room.The decor was beautiful,beautiful bathtub and good selection of TV channels. Terrible breakfast that looked like left overs from the previous day. The service was purely terrible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant stay

Safe, clean room and friendly receptionist. Would like to return sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johanna

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

nice

Free wifi, would be nice if it extended to the room. Spacious room, clean and friendly staff. Shopping centre down the road.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabo

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

good

had a good stay, clean and safe. Please add more organic food to breakfast. Friendly receptionist
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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

Not again.

The room was clean and comfortable, the hot water had been turned off at the stopcock under the basin and the mixer was so loose it had to be held down to operate. The shower mixer handle was not even attached and only either ice cold or piping hot settings where available. On leaving we mentioned this, the receptionist said that they were aware of the problem, and why didn't we ask for another room? Why were we put in this room anyway, if they were aware of the problem?
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Theo

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

Fine if you enjoy below-par service

Booked one room over two days and we were moved from one place to another. The got us to stay the one night in the one venue and then moved us to the other venue for the second night.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Easy access to public transport

Using public transport to and from the accomodation proved too easy and convenient.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Johann

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

Never again

I was severely disappointed by the misrepresentation on the Hotel.com app. This was not a lodge!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda