219 President Paul Kruger Avenue, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9300
What's nearby
University of the Free State - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Mimosa Mall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Central University of Technology - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Supreme Court of Appeal - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Naval Hill - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Bloemfontein (BFN) - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Burning Spear Spur Steak Ranch - 3 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
Mugg & Bean - 4 min drive
Panarottis - 4 min drive
Steers - 4 min drive
About this property
African Footprints Lodge
When visiting Bloemfontein, African Footprints Lodge is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 8 AM to 10 PM*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: ZAR 395 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 80 for adults and ZAR 40 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 12 costs ZAR 250 (one-way)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 150 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, African Footprints Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at African Footprints Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at African Footprints Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of ZAR 150 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at African Footprints Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by African Footprints Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8 AM to 10 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at African Footprints Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at African Footprints Lodge?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at African Footprints Lodge and nearby?
African Footprints Lodge has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near African Footprints Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around African Footprints Lodge like?
African Footprints Lodge is a short 6-minute walk from University of the Free State and 4 minutes' walk from Forsyth.
African Footprints Lodge Reviews
Reviews
5.6
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
5.4/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
14 Mar 2021
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.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Sep 2017
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.
Yvette
Yvette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Jul 2016
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 traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 Mar 2016
Belinda
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2015
Pleasant stay
Safe, clean room and friendly receptionist. Would like to return sometime
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2015
nice
Free wifi, would be nice if it extended to the room. Spacious room, clean and friendly staff. Shopping centre down the road.
johanna
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2015
good
had a good stay, clean and safe. Please add more organic food to breakfast. Friendly receptionist
Thabo
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Mar 2015
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?
Sarah
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
15 Mar 2015
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.
Theo
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 Mar 2015
Easy access to public transport
Using public transport to and from the accomodation proved too easy and convenient.
Thabo
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Jan 2015
Never again
I was severely disappointed by the misrepresentation on the Hotel.com app. This was not a lodge!
Johann
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 Nov 2017
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.