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Reviews of Rise and Shine Lodge

2 Wynand Mouton Street, Universitas, 9300 Bloemfontein, South Africa

#149 of 171 B&Bs and Inns in Bloemfontein

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Review score

Based on 111 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    6.0
    Good but there is still room for improvement.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV and aircon were not user friendly.

    Not applicable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    5.0
    Worth giving another shot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sudden water outage and door Key slots.

    Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    6.0
    I had a great weekend as i went for my daughters graduation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    when we check in the room was not clean even the bin was full of rubbish, no iron in the room you have to share one iron the whole rooms. They don't check customers to remind them if they are still coming as we booked a month before. No customer care.

    i like the assistance i got when we check out, they assisted by requesting a bolt fast as we were running to ketch a bus to Mpumalanga 6am and the bolt came fast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was awful, hardly any water came out and the temperature was impossible to regulate. Bed is really hard and uncomfortable.

    My initial room had a very strong fragrance from the carpet cleaner and this flared my allergies, the host moved me to a different room immediately. They also switched on the electric blanket in my room while I was out. That was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was up to standard, but a lot of noise made by the other guests and nothing was done about it by the staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    6.0
    Moderate
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beddings and towels are old and stained. It was really uncomfortable to use to say the least.

    The nature around the facility. Beautiful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    7.0
    Rise and Shine fairly good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed made squeaking sounds when turning over, and the air-conditioner dripped water inside the room. It was fairly difficult to lock the room from the inside. One tends to feel unsafe because the bathroom windows have no burglar bars. A safety gate in front of the main door of the room would also enhance the feeling of safety. Parking doesn't allow for turning your vehicle around inside the yard if not empty; some drivers struggle to reverse properly.

    Fairly easy to locate. Each guest receives a remote key fob for the gate where they would like to enter.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    7.0
    I really loved my stay, I like the environment, the place is near town.their rooms are big.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very tinny, and lacking.

    I liked almost everything about the place.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    6.0
    The stay was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were too dark during the day. The rooms were not allowing in the natural light without compromising privacy. There were no lace curtains through the main door which could act as a natural source of light.

    The place was safe for morning and afternoon walk, quite for studying and very close to my destination area.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    5.0
    I feel disappointed somehow, for paying R1 100 and not getting food in the morning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    is that we did not eat breakfast even though my booking said breakfast included 😒

    the staff and comfotability

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    5.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The is man who worked on Sunday he is very rude except for the lady who worked Saturday during the day, her service was exceptional but the man who was on duty on Sunday is not a nice person at all

    The quietness

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    1.0
    Far below the standard I am used to fo rthe price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot......

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too small....remotes did not function

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water was cold when we had to shower in the morning. They seemed disorganized and not knowledgeable on the workings of the guesthouse or as to why there was no hot water. We had to take cold showers in this cold weather. The parking was inconvenient. The staff was reluctant and not pro active in serving us or assisting us in that particular case of inconvenience. We were not happy with how the situation was handled at all and in the end nothing was done but a simple "sorry" I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone let alone me paying another visit. 2/10 👎🏾

    The aircon was fine

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    4.0
    Great receptionist, the old guy was helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure in the shower is close to zero. Can’t bath properly. There is too much noise in the morning. If you want a retreat, this place is not it. 5am you are woken up by people making noise outside. It doesn’t seem like the owner/ workers care since they didn’t intervene.

    Great location. Easy to find

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no shower door, kitchen staff loud at room window after 10:00 pm and other guest loud after 10:00 no staff enforcing the rules.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower head did not work correctly and water took very long to warm up.The water pressure was also extreamly low.Side bed table lamp wasn't plugged in.No plug points next to the bed to charge your phone etc.Staff where very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is noisy. Did not get any sleep because people are allowed to have drinking sessions in the lounge, others walk around, bang doors and have loud conversations 2h, 3h, 4h at night. No consideration for other guests and no rules to rein them in. Jaques.

    Nothing, because of what I did not like.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable and quite friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that they allowed their dogs to stay inside the seating room with the guest.

    Nothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Our Stay was exceptional. Will be visiting again soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We thouroughly enjoyed our stay, and will be coming again. The staff was very professional and the rooms were very clean. The guesthouse is easy to locate and it is close to a quite a number of ammenities.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    1.0
    Rooms are small, we were not allowed to switch on heaters at tv room. Water was cold.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dog that is seating in the couch.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The room was well stocked with basics and clean. We'll definitely use this accommodation again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    1.0
    NO, I do not recommend this place....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both our rooms had no toilets seats, we asked about it, the receptionist had no idea about them. We were told they were fully booked and i asked to speak to the manager or owner. I have a little child and needed to have a toilet seat. It's not like one room was broken and they didnt know about it. It was both rooms. The owner was so rude to me on the phone and didnt care because he was on holiday overseas. I do not recommend this place to anyone and dont know why booking.com has them on theìr list. The air conditioner stopped working in my room and it was so cold. It was a horrible experience. Dont recommended them at all. Receptionist was sweet but couldn't do much.

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2024

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