Welcome To The Lantern Guesthouse

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The Lantern Guesthouse is a charming, family-owned retreat in the heart of Bloemfontein. Our name symbolizes a beacon of light, reflecting our dedication to offering a warm and inviting sanctuary where guests can unwind and rejuvenate after a long day. We aim to make your visit both enjoyable and memorable.

Our delightful rooms provide comfortable accommodations with convenient indoor entrances, and one room features an outdoor entrance. Some rooms boast open-plan ensuite bathrooms equipped with a shower, wash basin, and toilet, while others offer private ensuite bathrooms. Complimentary bathroom amenities are provided.

Several rooms have air conditioning, while others come with a fan and/or heater. Each room includes a coffee station and a small fridge; please note that kitchenette facilities are unavailable.

All rooms feature a flat-screen smart TV with access to Netflix and free uncapped Wi-Fi to enhance your stay. Guests can also enjoy nearby cycling and hiking opportunities and access to the swimming pool during the summer months.

Things to Do:

  • Naval Hill (Franklin Nature Reserve): A thrilling 250-hectare nature and wildlife reserve featuring giraffes, blue wildebeests (gnus), ostriches, various bird species, and stunning city views. Located just 6.5 km away.
  • Preller Square Shopping Centre and Restaurants: Only 1.3 km away.
  • Northridge Mall and Restaurants: 3.1 km from the property.
  • Boyden Observatory: Located 26.7 km away. For bookings,
  • contact +2751 4012561.
  • Naval Hill Planetarium: Situated 6.9 km away. Tickets are available from Computicket.
  • Oliewenhuis Art Gallery: Just 3.1 km away.

Hospitals:

  • Medi Clinic: 4.7 km (7-minute drive).
  • EmoyaMed Private Hospital: 3.6 km away.
  • Universitas Academic and Private Hospital: 5.3 km away.

Places of Importance:

  • Tourism Centre: 5.6 km away.
  • SANDF (South African National Defence Force) Tempe: 5.5 km away.
  • Bloemfontein CBD Area: 5.8 km away (approximately a 10-minute drive).
  • Bram Fischer International Airport: 11 km away.

Rooms

Family Room

This standard family room (Room 4) provides cozy accommodation and a convenient indoor entrance. It features a queen and single bed, making it ideal for a family of three. The room includes an ensuite bathroom with a shower, wash basin, and toilet. The room has air conditioning, extra blankets, and electric blankets upon request for added comfort. You’ll also find a coffee station and a small fridge, though no kitchenette facilities are available. Complimentary Bathroom amenities are supplied. The room includes a flat-screen smart TV with access to Netflix to enhance your stay.

Queen standard rooms

(Rooms 2 & 3) offer comfortable accommodations with convenient indoor entrances. Each room features an open-plan ensuite bathroom equipped with a shower, wash basin, and toilet. For your comfort, the rooms include a fan, heater, and an extra blanket, with electric blankets available upon request. While these rooms do not have air conditioning, they have a coffee station and a small fridge. Please note there are no kitchenette facilities. Complimentary bathroom amenities are included. The room includes a flat-screen smart TV with access to Netflix to enhance your stay.

Queen room with a Pool View

Our pool-view standard room (Room 7) provides cozy accommodations and a convenient indoor entrance. It features a queen and single bed, making it ideal for a family of three. The room includes an ensuite bathroom with a shower, wash basin, and toilet. The room has air conditioning, extra blankets, and electric blankets upon request for added comfort. You’ll also find a coffee station and a small fridge, though no kitchenette facilities are available. Complimentary Bathroom amenities are supplied. The room includes a flat-screen smart TV with access to Netflix to enhance your stay.

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