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Reviews of Ay Jay's Guesthouse

61 Eland Crescent, 9325 Bloemfontein, South Africa

#163 of 171 B&Bs and Inns in Bloemfontein

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Review score

Based on 273 B&B reviews

4.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.8

  • Comfort

    5.5

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    5.2

  • Staff

    6.6

  • Value for money

    5.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The owner is very rude and the noise is uncontrollable, and parking is limited ,is not advisable to use that venue during winter because there are no electric blankets and they only offer duvet as blankets but i think due to its affordability the above mentioned are expected however the owner was supposed to be respectful, approachable and kind to his client regardless of the amount they paid..

    bathroom was clean and the water was hot, plugs were working

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    5.0
    Was suitable for money paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    UNComfortable beds and beds, NO air freshener in toilet.

    Convinient

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The appliances is not working. The rooms are dirty. The bedding is wet and stinky. Dirty pillow cases.

    The location is good, but the facility is dirty.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    3.0
    Not good at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility was dirty. The water was cold and the electricity was off most of the time

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The welcoming was very poor, there were drunkard who were making noice and knocking on our doors asking for change to play snooker. The facility does not have safe parking for our vehicle.

    The rooms were clean and comfortable to sleep in

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    3.0
    Terrible
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms smells like cigar. The beds mattress are finished Admin was not done properly No fridge Toilet basin was blocked

    Nothing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    5.0
    Nothing much to say
    • Couple
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As soon as we arrived lights went off had to eat in the dark shower in the dark and unpack in the dark whilst other areas had lights on but we were told it's load shedding how possible it that? Then told again the pool side had solar system which was absurd why is it not the same in the whole b&b we felt discriminated

    Place was easy to find

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in had the main switch(electricity). The electricity tripped, the owner just used his key open our sliding door, without knocking or asking permission to open. When my partner went to the door the owner just said I am not coming in, he just continued opening the curtain, and worked on the switch. People I have never been so embarrassed 😳. There's a mirror opposite the bed☺️☺️, people were standing outside so you can imagine. The owner did not even apologize. I was so ashamed to even show my face outside the room. From there it's the cockroaches and I mean cockroaches.

    The location nice. The room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not kept

    Rooms were not up to standard of the photos. Dirt or mould in bathrooms

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main bed is not comfortable and they need to change it

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    3.0
    Our stay was terrible, the property did not have electricity, no hot water and dirty towels.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were not clean, and the towels had nasty stains on them🤮. We had traveled 10 hours by bus to Bloem only to find the property did not have electricity the whole night. There was no hot water. Our stay was terrible.

    The staff was nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Group
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the fact that the host didn’t care about the guest felt really neglected and we slept without electricity

    I only liked the bathroom

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    5.0
    THEY MUST FIX THE ISSUE OF PARKING BECAUSE OUR CAR PARKED OUTSIDE THE YARD
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    I'V E BOOKED 2 ROOMS ,WHICH WAS 1 & 3 BUT WE COULD NOT GET ROOM 1 BECAUSE THERE WAS STILL PEOPLE OCCUPYIG IT FOR THAT DAY AND WE WERE GIVEN ANOTHER ONE AND IT WAS NOT OK AT ALL,IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S THE ONE THEY USE TO SLEEP IN.(OWERS), AND THE OWERS MAKE NOISE AT NIGHT WE COULD NOT SLEEP PEACEFULLY.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    5.0
    Tolerable for a 1 night to sleep ND shower ND leave early
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small cochroaches all over the kitchen room and bathroom. Back door no key jst latch and it broken of the 4 cups 2 were cracked no bowls in the cupboard

    Aircon

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    5.0
    What you see is not what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is not well kept, the walls are dirty, there are holes in the ceiling, the bathroom door does not latch and keeps opening when it needs to be closed and the partition between the bathroom and the bedroom takes away the privacy. Water runs onto the windowsill and down by the toilet when showering and the shower door is a struggle to close. The fridge had a foul odour and couldn't be used due to this, the kettle was not clean inside and the coffee cups were cracked and chipped. You need to hustle for a parking bay, which is off street. Arrangements were made to park inside the premises but it involves a process of determining the order in which the guests will be leaving in the morning. The website states breakfast is available but this is not an option anymore.

    Great pool

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    5.0
    Not what I expected
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were crawling with cockroaches. Bed linen was dirty. Bath was extremely filthy. Toilet seat was broken. Drunk people were screaming and swearing outside the gate. It would be a great place if the rooms were clean

    Rooms were spacious

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    5.0
    Disappointing, rooms are not of the same standard. Service is excellent from staff. However disappointing acts of violen
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are of the same standard. Disappointed in the room. No fridge and microwave.

    The staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    4.0
    Noise must be controlled especially when the patrons aren't aquantences as we book to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't sleep as the noise made by other patrons was inconsiderate and unbearable and was not even controlled by the staff. I felt like I booked a room at a shebeen as a result, I was unable to wake up as relaxed and fresh for the reason I traveled there as I was tired the whole day.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff could not communicate in understandable English or Afrikaans. After we were in bed already we had to move our vehicle to make place for another vehicle, even though we have asked multiple times if we are parked on correct parking. We only received one towel for 3 people. The shower cubicle was very small and shower was uncomfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    3.0
    Atleast it was a one day stay. So no problem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smaller beds were a little squeaky and uncomfortable. Shower provide less breathable space. Room i was showed when booking or i booked was completely different from the one i was booked to. Walls are thin you can hear conversations from the next room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    5.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen needs cleaning. Parking could be a problem.

    Save. Good for one night. Nice warm water.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the limited amount of hot water, we could not use the spa bath. 😔

    The late check in is convenient.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was cold...dirty linens and the rooms

    Friendliness with the owner Pete

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    4.0
    Will not recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We as the customer had to request everything that was supposed to be provided such as towels, glasses, toilet paper etc. The toilet was not functioning when we needed to use it the first time and did not flush correctly every time after use. We also did not have hot water for longer than 3 minutes every time one of us needed to take a shower. We were informed that the cleaning staff did not show up so servicing of rooms was not done.

    The Netflix

    Stayed in July 2024

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