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The Nightingale Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Garden
Exterior detail
Elite Room | Private kitchenette
Elite Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

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56 Donald Murray Ave, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Place, Mimosa Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of the Free State
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Central University of Technology
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloemfontein (BFN)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Elite Room

Elite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Sofa Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bloemfontein

At The Nightingale Guesthouse you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Vodacom Park and Goodyear Park. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Park West guest house include Mimosa Mall and Free State Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of the Free State - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Free State Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central University of Technology - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Nightingale Guesthouse

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Nightingale Guesthouse also features barbecue grills, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bloemfontein guest house is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Nightingale Guesthouse offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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 parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Nightingale Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 350.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nightingale Guesthouse Bloemfontein
Nightingale Guesthouse
Nightingale Bloemfontein
The Nightingale
The Nightingale Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Nightingale Guesthouse Bloemfontein
The Nightingale Guesthouse Guesthouse Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nightingale Guesthouse on 2 Apr 2026 start from NZ$128, 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 Nightingale Guesthouse?

Yep, The Nightingale Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Does The Nightingale Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

No, The Nightingale Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

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

Are pets allowed at The Nightingale Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Nightingale Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mamosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good everything was top tier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad Junaid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

FB

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice. Need vender with coldrinks and chips. Nees soft music at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad Junaid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and had a wonderful overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annelene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant overnight accommodation with friendly staff and super service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overnight stay

The room met our needs and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice, comfortable, homey - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

jophen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, spacious rooms. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

itumeleng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No electric blankets in Room 1. Aircon/heater not operational in the family room by the office with an outside door to the front parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

Lovely place to relax.

Nice hostess. Great breakfast, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thapelo, Melkbosstrand

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

Nightingale ko Bloem

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Reina

The people were nice, but the only thing was that the air conditioner was very noisy. Like a heavy windstorm outside, so we had to switch it off in order so that we could sleep, but it was very hot🔥🔥🔥 for the rest it was very clean, nice and comfortable ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sader

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

Für eine bis zwei Nächte sehr gut geeignet

Alles okay, besonders Personal, preis/ Leistung Verhältnis. Lage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sader

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

Für eine Nacht oder zwei perfekt

Nettes Personal ( Amanda, Marga, im Restaurant) Sehr gutes Preis Leistung Verhältnis Das einzige way stört die engen Parkplätze ( bei einem großen Auto)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023