204 Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9HJ, United Kingdom
#113 of 811 B&Bs and Inns in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1563 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Catherine
United KingdomLack of breakfast.
Very comfortable stay in nice room in nice location with helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomNothing
Location, friendly staff, room and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Sue
United KingdomI was very satisfied with everything.
I was welcomed at Balham Lodge by extremely friendly staff, the Lodge is beautifully presented - clean, fresh and very tastefully decorated. My room was also very clean, comfortable and a terrific base for me to visit my daughter for the weekend. I also felt very safe in this area as a person travelling on my own. Fabulous stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing.
The Lodge is a perfect base for us when visiting our daughter. They don't offer breakfast which was no issue as there are plenty of local cafes to try out. The staff are accommodating , the rooms are clean and well presented and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service, comfort, cleanliness, facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service cleanliness and comfort
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomExcellent service, cleanliness, comfort
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Nhs
United KingdomCleanliness, very good service, facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Ken
United KingdomWe were up on the top floor which was very warm which would have been great but the windows wouldn't stop open, we think there must have been problems with this before because there was a little fan on each bedside table but these were far too noisy during the night. Also the sink didn't have a plug but I think if we had mentioned this it would probably have been sorted. All in all though it was a lovely place to stay and would recommend it.
The staff were very nice being cleaners or on reception, the room and bathroom were both of a nice size.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Erika
United KingdomWould have been better if breakfast had been included/offered as an option.
Great location!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
John
United KingdomOne niggle with the Balham Lodge. There is no key supplied to the entry door, so one has to buzz and wait. This is fine when there's someone at the reception desk, but not so good in the pouring rain when the person in charge is elsewhere in the building. It also happened that one member of staff repeatedly asked "What room are you staying in" having, at times, spoken to me within the previous couple of hours and frequently during my stay. Only one member of staff appeared to have such a defective memory, but when it kept happening when I hoped for swift access during inclement weather, it became mildly irritating. Having said that, I would stay there again, but this point could be improved.
I've stayed at the Balham Lodge on previous occasions. It's a cheap'n'cheerful spot in part of London where I have a good friend, so although it may appear a bit off the beaten track, it's actually easy to reach on public transport and a nice, quiet locale. Unusually for cheap hotels/b&b-s in London, the rooms (at least the ones I've stayed in) have decent-sized bathrooms and good quality showers. Facilities are clean, fairly basic and no one could reasonably expect any more at these prices.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomIt was quite warm at night but nothing that was unmanageable
Accessibility for what we needed was a great location. Room was small but comfortable and had all the facilities we needed. Quiet as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Kathryn
United KingdomOnly a minor thing, the shower holder needs tightening because the shower head kept falling down
The room was very nicely decorated, the bed was comfy and the staff were super friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
David
United KingdomPlug in sink was loose so could not wet shave easily
My single room was not ready on arrival 5.00pm so they ungraded me to a double, staff very apologetic and made my stay a very happy experience.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Jake
United KingdomOnly complaint is that guests should also have a key for the front door. You sometimes have to wait a while for them to answer which can be frustrating.
I've stayed before and would stay again, simple but comfortable accommodation with friendly staff. Its relatively inexpensive by modern day standards and is in a lovely location right beside Tooting commons. Which is lovely for a walk or a run.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Nick
United Kingdomslight noise transfer through wall and room a little bit small
clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Nhs
United KingdomCleanliness, excellent service, location
Stayed in February 2024
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