Balham Lodge

3.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Property entrance
Twin Room
Terrace/patio
Staircase
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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204 Bedford Hill, London, England, SW12 9HJ
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

At Balham Lodge, you'll be 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Buckingham Palace and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Kensington High Street. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wandsworth guest house include Clapham Common and Sloane Square.

What's nearby

  • Clapham Common - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • London Eye - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Balham Underground Station - 13 min walk
  • Balham Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bedford - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joice Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Milk Run - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪San Remo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balham Lodge

Edwardian guesthouse in London with a 24-hour front desk
Balham Lodge offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star London guest house is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Balham Lodge offers 16 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Balham Hotel London
Balham Lodge London
Balham Lodge London
Balham Lodge Guesthouse
Balham Lodge Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balham Lodge?

Balham Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balham Lodge?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balham Lodge on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$184.67, 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 Balham Lodge?

Yep, Balham Lodge has a secured self car park for GBP 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Balham Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Balham Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balham Lodge?

No, Balham Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balham Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balham Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Balham Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 385 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Greeted by a lovely man at the front desk, helped us with our transport into London. Room was pretty spacious, double bed was comfy but sofa bed was average - very thin “mattress” and could just do with renewing and seat cushions could do with a deep clean. Overall not a bad stay, decent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building. Room well equipped, pleasant staff however shower did not stay out and flopped so unable to stand under it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great apart from the Wi-Fi which is not good enough to stream anything and signal doesn’t reach all rooms. I’d recommend investment in this so that all rooms have good signal and the speed is sufficient for streaming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and convenient for access to Balham tube station. The room was very hot during the hot weather. The fan in the room was very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean hotel with very friendly staff. Convenient location for me that day. Very close to Tooting Bec Common and a ~10min walk to Balham station/tube.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing , very good host , top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely but be aware there is no AC. It got a bit warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, we enjoyed a comfortable single night stay at Balham Lodge. We were on the top floor, where there is compromised headroom on one side of the bed. But the bed and good quality bedding allowed for a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Great stay

The room was great a really decent size a with a sofa. Great big bed but could do with better quality pillows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

owain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great with a really helpful member of staff. we were later than expected but bent over backwards to help! Nice place, nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Balham Lodge Overnight Stay

We had a lovely stay here. We were visiting our daughter at UAL so just a short walk to her accommodation. Nice time exploring Balaham. The room was clean, tidy and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb, friendly and so accommodating while having a great location. We really enjoyed our stay and next time in London we will book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 5min walk from train. Next to parks Nice area Showere a bit small and malfunctioning. But over all a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite and helpful. Location great, only 10 minutes walk into Balham. Really nice room with private bathroom. Clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I could hear every step of the person in the room above me which became quite annoying. Sound insulation in the floor could be better. Struggled to close the curtains and when I opened them one hook became detached. Apart from that all fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025