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The Blades

 
 

Description

The Blades is an exclusive hotel situated on a 10-hectare expanse of untamed bushveld. Built on the banks of the Roodeplaat Dam, we offer a unique combination of indigenous vegetation, landscaping and waterfront luxury.

The Blades is conveniently situated just 20 minutes from Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport and 45 minutes from Johannesburg, making it an accessible destination to both local and international guests.

Check-In  01:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Location: Located 25 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, 15 minutes from Pretoria and 40 minutes from Johannesburg, The Blades offers accessible tranquility and seclusion.

Family: Family rooms are available, with many activities in the area for children.

Honeymoon Romance: The luxury chalets provide the perfect, secluded getaway for romantic couples.

Wedding Venues: Wedding packages are part of what we do. All weddings booked at The Blades will have a free wedding planner allocated to take care of all your individual needs.

Conference venue: Conferencing available for all size parties, up to 300 people.

Disabled Friendly: All conferencing facilities are disabled friendly, as well as the bar and restaurant.

Pets Permitted: Pets are welcome, by prior arrangement.

Outstanding Views: We offer brilliant waterside views and tranquil indigenous gardens. Views are provided from all forms of accommodation as well as the deck.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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Executive ChaletX 4
Includes: Breakfast
Elevated, open-plan, executive en-suite rooms, with beautiful views of the surrounding bush environment and Roodeplaat Dam. Each room has its own private balcony and fireplace, with oversized beds, complete with mosquito nets, providing maximum comfort. All rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning, a bath and a shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sofa bed that can sleep two guests.
Bathroom Facilities Separate toilet, Private bathroom, En-suite
Beds King beds, Sleeper couch
Other Air-Conditioning, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs
TV DStv
Views Dam
 
Executive Chalet
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
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Family Rooms X 2
Includes: Breakfast
These are larger units with two double bedrooms and lounge suite and all rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning and are complete with bath and shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sleeping couch that can sleep two guests.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Air-Conditioning
TV Television, DStv
 
Family Rooms
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
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Luxury Double Rooms X 4
Includes: Breakfast
Very spacious, luxurious double rooms on the first floor overlooking our own dam and bushveld. All rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning and are complete with bath and shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sleeping couch that can sleep two guests.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom
Beds Double beds
TV DStv, Television
Views Dam
 
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Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Executive Chalet x 4

Includes: B & B

Elevated, open-plan, executive en-suite rooms, with beautiful views of the surrounding bush environment and Roodeplaat Dam. Each room has its own private balcony and fireplace, with oversized beds, complete with mosquito nets, providing maximum comfort. All rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning, a bath and a shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sofa bed that can sleep two guests.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Separate toilet, Private bathroom, En-suite
Beds King beds, Sleeper couch
Other Air-Conditioning, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs
TV DStv
Views Dam

Family Rooms x 2

Includes: B & B

These are larger units with two double bedrooms and lounge suite and all rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning and are complete with bath and shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sleeping couch that can sleep two guests.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Air-Conditioning
TV Television, DStv

Luxury Double Rooms x 4

Includes: B & B

Very spacious, luxurious double rooms on the first floor overlooking our own dam and bushveld. All rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning and are complete with bath and shower. A guest sleeping on sleeper couch supplement of R500 per person, per night includes breakfast for one guest. Each room has a sleeping couch that can sleep two guests.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom
Beds Double beds
TV DStv, Television
Views Dam

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Off Street Parking
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • Internet
  • DVD
  • Alarm/Security
  • Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym
  • Credit Card Facility
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Gas Hob and Oven
  • Room Service
  • Hospitality Bar
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • A la carte Menu Offered
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Teambuilding
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • River
  • Dam
  • Malaria Free Zone
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Rowing
  • Sailing - Dingies
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Big 5
  • 4 X 4 Trails
  • Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Whiteboard Available
  • Television Available
  • Notebook Projector Available
  • Conference Venue >75 People
  • DVD Player Available
  • Flip Chart Available
  • Pens Supplied
 

The Blades Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 3 of 3
Excellent
Johannes Du Toit, South Africa
17 October 2011
Excellent food and friendly service. Environment a bit noisy at night.
Fantastic
Sonia van Rooy, South Africa
14 July 2011
We booked an executive chalet at The Blades for our anniversary. What a pleasant experience. From our arrival we were treated like royalty. Welcome drinks were offered and when we were taken to our room, all our expectations were met. The room service picnic table alongside the fireplace was a real treat with divine food and champagne. The breakfast the next morning was superb! Thanks for making this a very memorable, pleasant experience for us. We appreciate it. We'll tell all our f ... more
Fantastic stay!
Tanya Buytendorp, South Africa
04 July 2011
Beautiful venue! The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our fireplace was very romantic and the table picnic was great. We really enjoyed our stay there.

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Customer Rating

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Recommendations

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Location 3 0
Family 2 0
Honeymoon Romance 3 0
Wedding Venues 3 0
Conference venue 3 0
Disabled Friendly 0 0
Pets Permitted 0 0
Outstanding Views 2 0
 

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Johannes Du Toit, South Africa - 17 October 2011

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Sonia van Rooy, South Africa - 14 July 2011
Main Restaurant Exterior
Executive Chalet
Executive Chalet
Downstairs Lounge Area
Reception Lounge
Wedding
Fireplace