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The Blades

Plot 75 Zeekoegat Kameeldrift Road, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001
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About us

The Blades is an exclusive hotel situated on a 10 hectare expanse of untamed Bushveld. The Blades Hotel has on offer a wide variety of room types. All 26 of these suites are North to North West facing, with breathtaking views of Roodeplaat Dam and its surrounding vegetation. The Blades is the perfect place to host a Conference, be it large or small, formal or informal. Our venue has a unique ambiance.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2015
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa(TGCSA)

Awards

Industry awards
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 + 2016. Best Value Hotel 2017.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)

Meeting rooms

Largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
480
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Lower Deck
|
10.8 sq. ft.
-
100
-
70
100
80
--
Clubhouse Restaurant
10.8 sq. ft.
-
40
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Diamond Sculls Boardroom
10.8 sq. ft.
-
50
28
30
-
50
24
-
Silver Goblet
10.8 sq. ft.
-
400
-
300
400
400
280
-
Upper Deck
10.8 sq. ft.
-
60
-
60
-
60
--
Grand Challenge
10.8 sq. ft.
-
50
22
--
50
32
-
Ladies Plate
10.8 sq. ft.
-
9
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9
Head Of The River
10.8 sq. ft.
-
9
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9
The Temple
10.8 sq. ft.
-
90
36
70
-
90
60
-

Guest rooms

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 39.4 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Additional Information

Additional details

The Blades is the perfect venue to host a conference or event, be it large or small, formal or informal. Our venue has a unique ambience. Located in pristine Dinokeng bushveld, the feel is relaxed and tranquil, even though it’s easily accessible from Pretoria, Johannesburg and all area of Gauteng. Our professional set-up and attention to detail will guarantee a successful conference or event. The Blades has several indoor conference and function venues, as well as outdoor entertainment areas such as the upper deck, bonfire boma and pool area with pool bar. Be it a meeting for 2 or a banquet for 300, your conference and event will be coordinated by professional and experienced staff, with panache and attention to detail. We offer half day, full day and 24hour venue packages.

The Blades Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Blades's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Blades have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Blades and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Blades's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Blades developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The Blades clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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