If you’re looking for affordable, comfortable accommodation in Bloemfontein, Team #FinishTime can recommend 3 Lavenders for a practical and welcoming stay. It was ideal for us as overnight travellers, and would also have been perfect for a small family – there’s an on-site children’s playground to keep the little ones entertained. This cosy guesthouse-style property combines convenience and a home-away-from-home atmosphere. The accommodation is set on a residential property and features private entrances to each…
"3 Lavenders"Tag: Free State
The nature of Team #FinishTime’s work means that we are regularly travelling the length and breadth of Southern Africa, and moving between our home base in Kloof and races in the Western Cape is common. One of the most delightful spots we’ve found to break up this journey is VillaBell in Senekal. Tucked away on a quiet street and overlooking the nearby golf course, it offers a calm break between long days on the road.…
"Villabell"
Peaceful surroundings are the perfect antidote to a hectic day of race timing. As a team that’s often on the road, #FinishTime employees love it when the places they stay offer features like a beautiful garden and peaceful seating areas. Jedidja B&B in Bloemfontein offered this and a whole lot more. All five rooms at Jedidja B&B are beautifully furnished and decorated, and offer all the amenities you’d expect, from TVs and bar fridges to…
"Jedidja B&B"
After spending a night at Southern Sun Bloemfontein while on the road between our KZN home base and the Western Cape, members of Team #FinishTime said that they would highly recommend Southern Sun Bloemfontein based on two factors: convenience and comfort. From a convenience point of view, Southern Sun is connected to Mimosa Mall, which offers everything you’d expect from any large South African shopping centre. The hotel’s on-site Garden Grill restaurant is open for…
"Southern Sun Bloemfontein"
If there’s one thing that everyone in Team #FinishTime agrees on, it’s this: if you ever get the chance to visit Clarens, clear your diary and go! This beautiful town captures the heart of everyone who visits it with its jaw-dropping mountain views, quaint shops, friendly people and array of restaurants. We recently discovered that if you’re going to Clarens, the town’s Protea Hotel is one of the very best places to stay. Nestled in…
"Protea Hotel Clarens"
If you’re looking for central and convenient accommodation in Bloemfontein, it’ll be tough to find a place better than BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central. It’s situated right in the Bloem Plaza shopping centre, so anything you need is on your doorstep. Our team also loved the restaurant, the fact that there are workspaces and WiFi in each room and the friendly ambience. Another factor which makes BON Hotel a super convenient choice is that it offers…
"Bon Hotel Bloemfontein Central"
Aptly described online by one reviewer as “a hidden gem”, Florentia Guesthouse in Bloemfontein offers value for money and friendly, welcoming staff. Team members went out of their way to make the check-in process easy for Team #FinishTime, which is always greatly appreciated after a long day on the road or out timing a race. Florentia Guesthouse offers all the amenities you would expect, including WiFi, a full English/Irish breakfast and free private parking. The…
"Florentia Guesthouse"
As the old saying goes, location is everything in real estate and if you’re looking for accommodation in the heart of Bloemfontein, the Protea Hotel is hard to beat. Aptly described as the ideal venue for the overnight traveller or corporate executive, the Protea Hotel offers the convenience of easy access to both national roads and Bloemfontein’s CBD. If you’re visiting Bloem for either work purposes or a race, our team will attest to the…
"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein"
On a recent trip to Welkom to time a race, Team #FinishTime got to experience the warmth of Free State hospitality at its best. At Captain’s Cabin Guest House, we found rooms that each had a private entrance, opening directly into the garden and pool area, which was a perfect solution for our team members who needed to relax after a hard day of race timing. Enjoying some downtime under the lapa next to the…
"Captain’s Cabin Guest House"
Sangiro Game Lodge is well known for offering some of the highest quality affordable accommodation in Bloemfontein – and one of the many added extras that members of our team have loved about this lodge is the opportunity to see wildlife ranging from antelope to peacocks and giraffes roaming around the lodge while they relaxed on the patio outside their chalets. Other advantages include having decks with braai areas and the excellent breakfasts on offer.…
"Sangiro Game Lodge"