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The Blades

4.0 star property
Riverside hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Plot 75 Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Road, Kameeldrift East, Roodeplaat, Gauteng, 2060
  • Place, Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of Africa
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Lion & Safari Park
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Executive Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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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 Twin Beds

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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
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 Nature Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Time Square Casino - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Mall of Africa - 44 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Lion & Safari Park - 55 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Hartebeespoort Dam - 59 min drive - 71.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Illy Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mamelodi West, Pretoria, Gauteng - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Exclusive Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Blades

Riverside 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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 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. 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 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blades on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$185.30, 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.