Name: The Lantern Guesthouse
Address: 12 General Beyers Street, 9301 Bloemfontein, South Africa, 12 General Beyers Street, Free State, 9301, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at US$40 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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The Lantern Guesthouse

12 General Beyers Street, 9301 Bloemfontein, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

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Offering a garden and pool view, The Lantern Guesthouse is located in Bloemfontein, 3.1 km from Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and 28 km from Boyden Observatory. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a walk-in shower. All units are fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Preller Square is 1.2 km from the guest house, while Gallery On Leviseur Bloemfontein is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Bram Fischer International, 11 km from The Lantern Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Family Room

1 single bed

and

1 large double bed

Queen Room

1 large double bed

Queen Room with Pool View

1 large double bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

1 large double bed

2 single beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.4

Facilities

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.2

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.1

Free WiFi

9.6

High score for Bloemfontein

See what guests loved the most:

Kachasu
United Kingdom
“Firstly I would like to say thank you for the Lantern Guesthouse management, their things is very well organised. Lantern Guesthouse is a beautiful place and they are lovely and clean, I want to give them 5 Stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟, Tv, Fridge and WiFi 🛜...”
K
Keletso
South Africa
“Everything is excellent and worth the money. The owner is very very kind and welcoming.”
Love
South Africa
“The place was clean and it was not far from my appointment places. also Eliot welcomed us so welll🐕❤️. A friendly dog.”
Yemurai
South Africa
“A quiet, clean and comfortable place to spend a few nights while in Bloemfontein. Close to the highway and to a mall with all you need.”
Nomsa
South Africa
“The host was very friendly, I needed to get some work done and he quickly organized a workstation for me, I really appreciated that. I definitely recommend it. The clean sheets👌🏽”
Donald
Lesotho
“The hospitality of Andries and how everything was available to accommodate us”
Mavimbela
South Africa
“The host was friendly and welcoming. Assisted us with all that we required.”
Chantal
South Africa
“Clean and neat… No issues with loadshedding. Friendly host.”
Hammond
South Africa
“It was really the best place. I like the swimming pool and the fresh fruit also when you enter”
Jabu
South Africa
“The swimming pool area is chilled and the bed was so comfortable👌”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andries

9.4

Host review score

Andries

Welcome to The Lantern Guesthouse, a family-owned and operated guesthouse located in the heart of Bloemfontein. Our name is derived from two families, Landman and Bester, combining to create the name Lantern. Our name is significant as it represents a beacon of light, offering a warm and welcoming place for people to rest after a long day. Our guesthouse is managed by Andries Bester, who brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in South Africa, Lesotho, and Mauritius. At The Lantern Guesthouse, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, ensuring that our guests have an unforgettable experience. Located just 3.1 km from Oliewenhuis Art Gallery, our guesthouse offers comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, with a garden, terrace, and braai facilities. We provide free private parking and offer free Wi-Fi to all our guests. Our rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a wardrobe. Some rooms aircons offer stunning pool views, and all rooms come with a private bathroom and fresh bed linen. Our location is ideal for those looking to explore the vibrant city of Bloemfontein. We are just 1.2 km from Preller Square and 3.4 km from Gallery On Leviseur Bloemfontein, while National Museum Bloemfontein is 5 km away. Schoeman Park Golf Club is 7.9 km from our guesthouse, and the nearest airport, Bram Fischer International, is just 11 km away. We offer a paid airport shuttle service for our guests' convenience. We are proud to have welcomed guests since January 2021 and have received excellent reviews, with couples particularly liking our location, which they rated 9.1 for a two-person trip. At The Lantern Guesthouse, we strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all our guests, and we look forward to hosting you soon.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lantern Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Lantern Guesthouse 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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

Room options at The Lantern Guesthouse include:
- Family
- Double
- Twin/Double
The Lantern Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Swimming Pool
Check-in at The Lantern Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
The prices at The Lantern Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, The Lantern Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.
The Lantern Guesthouse is 2.5 miles from the centre of Bloemfontein. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.