Guesthouse

Balham Lodge

204 Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9HJ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews

It was a very pretty hotel with lovely room. Most beautiful in whole of London. It was near bus station but the bus comes after 30 minutes. It was quicker to walk from metro station.

Ayesha Pakistan

I did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. It was truly a gem of an oasis in the middle of a quiet but vibrant neigborhood. From the cheerful welcome Hello to the detailed metro explanations and safety advice from the reception staff, I cannot say enough wonderful tings about this place. Do not hesitate one nanosecond and click Book for your next stay!

Jorie United States of America

The receptionist was adorable. Utterly delightful. It was a great place to stay, very convenient for Balham. I'll be back.

Katherine United Kingdom

Felt spoiled for the entire stay, the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The room was perfectly clean, and felt way classier than what the price would suggest. Excellent public transport connection to the city, the area around the tube station has everything from supermarkets & night shops to restaurants/food joints and wonderful pubs. It is a 10 minute walk, but there is also a bus line if needed. I will definitely check Balham Lodge's availability first the next time I am visiting London.

Eszter Netherlands

Very fair and clean and well priced for the location. Would stay again only a short 12 minutes walk to the train station or you can catch the bus at the door.

Marina United States of America

The room was spotlessly clean, and had everything I needed.

John United States of America

A real home from home and had everything we needed for our short stay! Vinnie was incredibly helpful and welcoming! Great value and would return again!

Julia United Kingdom

Really friendly helpful staff and the room was clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed - I had a great night's sleep. Also close to station and shops so very convenient location.

Meg United Kingdom

Location by the Common but near Balham Tube too; friendly accomodating staff; clean rooms, powerful showers and excellent value for money. We loved it so much we chekcked out of another place early and went back!

Rachel United Kingdom

Booking.com offered two nights at the Balham Lodge for £66. It had a high rank from previous reviews, but at that price I wasn't expecting miracles. What a delightful surprise to find such high quality accommodation and friendly staff. It truly was a bargain and a half!

John United Kingdom
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It was a very pretty hotel with lovely room. Most beautiful in whole of London. It was near bus station but the bus comes after 30 minutes. It was quicker to walk from metro station.”
    Ayesha Ayesha Pakistan Pakistan
  • “I did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. It was truly a gem of an oasis in the middle of a quiet but vibrant neigborhood.”
    Jorie Jorie United States of America United States of America
  • “The receptionist was adorable. Utterly delightful. It was a great place to stay, very convenient for Balham. I'll be back.”
    Katherine Katherine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Felt spoiled for the entire stay, the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The room was perfectly clean, and felt way classier than what the price would suggest.”
    Eszter Eszter Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very fair and clean and well priced for the location. Would stay again only a short 12 minutes walk to the train station or you can catch the bus at the door.”
    Marina Marina United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was spotlessly clean, and had everything I needed.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “A real home from home and had everything we needed for our short stay! Vinnie was incredibly helpful and welcoming! Great value and would return again!”
    Julia Julia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really friendly helpful staff and the room was clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed - I had a great night's sleep. Also close to station and shops so very convenient location.”
    Meg Meg United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location by the Common but near Balham Tube too; friendly accomodating staff; clean rooms, powerful showers and excellent value for money.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Booking.com offered two nights at the Balham Lodge for £66. It had a high rank from previous reviews, but at that price I wasn't expecting miracles.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location8.5
High score for London

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Dating back to Edwardian times, this guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk so guests can come and go as they please.

Balham Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, with trains reaching central London in around an hour. There is a bus stop outside Balham Lodge for traveling around London, and nearby Tooting Bec Common offers sports facilities.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the light, airy eating area. There is also outdoor seating available on the patio, for eating outdoors in the warmer months.

Each room at Balham Lodge is simply designed, and comes furnished with a TV and a telephone. Rooms also have a tile bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Balham Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 10, 2011

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Private Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Heating
Garden
Baggage storage
Designated smoking area
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ayesha
    PakistanPakistan
    “It was a very pretty hotel with lovely room. Most beautiful in whole of London. It was near bus station but the bus comes after 30 minutes. It was quicker to walk from metro station.”
  • Jorie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. It was truly a gem of an oasis in the middle of a quiet but vibrant neigborhood. From the cheerful welcome Hello to the detailed metro explanations and safety advice from...”
  • Katherine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The receptionist was adorable. Utterly delightful. It was a great place to stay, very convenient for Balham. I'll be back.”
  • Eszter
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Felt spoiled for the entire stay, the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The room was perfectly clean, and felt way classier than what the price would suggest. Excellent public transport connection to the city, the area around the tube station...”
  • Marina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very fair and clean and well priced for the location. Would stay again only a short 12 minutes walk to the train station or you can catch the bus at the door.”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was spotlessly clean, and had everything I needed.”
  • Julia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A real home from home and had everything we needed for our short stay! Vinnie was incredibly helpful and welcoming! Great value and would return again!”
  • Meg
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really friendly helpful staff and the room was clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed - I had a great night's sleep. Also close to station and shops so very convenient location.”
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location by the Common but near Balham Tube too; friendly accomodating staff; clean rooms, powerful showers and excellent value for money. We loved it so much we chekcked out of another place early and went back!”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Booking.com offered two nights at the Balham Lodge for £66. It had a high rank from previous reviews, but at that price I wasn't expecting miracles. What a delightful surprise to find such high quality accommodation and friendly staff. It truly...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi do you provide towels and a hair dryer?
    We do provide towels and hairy dryer in the room.
    Answered on 22 June 2021
  • Hi, I saw there is no curfew on the hotel information, how do I get back into the hotel once I arrive back from the wedding I’ll be attending? Helen
    You just press the front door bell the night porter will open the door for you.
    Answered on 16 August 2021
  • Hello. We have stayed with you previously on number of occasions. Are you currently open?
    Yes, we are now open.
    Answered on 20 May 2021
  • hi, do you have luggage storage as I only staying one night but on the day of departure I will be leaving at 5pm.
    You are welcome to leave your luggage with us
    Answered on 20 February 2022
  • some rooms show private bathroom others ensuite, what is the difference
    It's the same. All rooms are ensuite
    Answered on 12 December 2022
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Host Info

9.4
Host Review Score
Balham Lodge is situated in a conservation area called The Heaver Estate. The name is that of the patron of the project Alfred Heaver who thought to build "the finest estate in London". No.204 was one of the twenty -two houses built along Bedford Hill in 1889. Balham's town centre has a variety of bars, restaurants and shops including major chains. There are also local services, including independent stores, coffee houses and brasseries The Bedford is a pub venue for live music and comedy on Bedford Hill. Balham has a railway/tube interchange station, Balham tube station and Balham railway station, in London fare zone 3. The stations connect Balham to both the City of London and the West End. Clapham South tube station is also technically in Balham, lying exactly at the meeting point of Clapham, Battersea and Balham. Current bus routes serving the area are the 155, 249, 255, 315, 355 and N155...Balham’s growing reputation as a great place to live has been highlighted in a new survey by The Sunday Times.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian
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Amenities of Balham Lodge
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Private Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Heating
Garden
Baggage storage
Designated smoking area
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    Sustainability initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Balham Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Balham Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Any damage to the property will be charged to the credit/debit card used at the time of the booking.

    ID (driving license or passport) will be required when collecting keys

    Due to Covid-19 buffet breakfast is no longer available at Balham Lodge. A continental breakfast is offered.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Balham Lodge

    • Room options at Balham Lodge include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Balham Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Balham Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Check-in at Balham Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Balham Lodge is 5 miles from the center of London.