The Blades Hotel - Pretoria

4-star hotel on the banks of Roodeplaat Dam, 20 minutes from Pretoria

Amenities & Activities

The Blades offers a Row Like a Pro team-building experience, spacious outdoor areas for gatherings, and direct access to Roodeplaat Dam for water activities. Guests can explore the property's walking trail that passes through indigenous bushveld where herds of Impala are often seen. A golf course is available on-site, and the hotel provides bespoke picnic experiences with freshly prepared baskets served on the sun terrace or in the gardens.

Accommodations

Rooms at The Blades hotel offer views of either the Bushveld or Roodeplaat Dam, each with air conditioning, TV, and a private bathroom with both bath and shower. Suites add a fireplace, and the Premium rooms include a spa bath. The hotel provides family rooms and executive suites with high ceilings and patios, though room types vary in balcony access and views.

Dining

The Blades Restaurant serves local cuisine and international wines in an à la carte format for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On warm days meals are available on the sun deck or in the lush gardens, and the hotel offers a well-stocked bar that shows major sporting events. The property also arranges picnic baskets for guests, and breakfast includes a buffet with hot options such as omelettes.

Wellness & Spa

The Blades hotel is renowned for its tranquil spa services, though the spa was closed during certain periods without prior notice to guests. An outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and pool towels is open all year, and the property provides bath salts for in-room baths. The hotel can also arrange massage services when the spa is operational, but availability should be confirmed at booking.

Business & Events

The Blades has multiple indoor and outdoor venues for conferences and events, with a professional team that assists in planning and execution. The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities, a business center, and audio-visual equipment support for corporate groups. Designed for businesses, the Row Like a Pro team-building activity uses the natural setting near Roodeplaat Dam.

• Location: On Roodeplaat Dam, 20 min from Pretoria, 40 min from OR Tambo Airport
• Rooms: Bushveld or dam views, suites with fireplace, family rooms available
• Dining: The Blades Restaurant, picnic baskets, bar with sporting events
• Wellness: Spa services, outdoor pool, bath salts in rooms
• Activities: Row Like a Pro team-building, walking trail, golf course
• Business: Conference venues, business center, event planning assistance