School sport, rugby and university visits
Self-catering near Grey College, UFS and Toyota Stadium
Coming to Bloemfontein for a school sport weekend, a match at Toyota Stadium or a visit to the university? Welverdiend is a 10 to 15 minute drive from all of them, with a whole self-catering house to come back to.
How far is it?
Driving distances from our gate, measured on Google Maps in October 2026, without heavy traffic.
| Place | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Grey College | 7.3 km | 12 min |
| University of the Free State | 7.4 km | 11 min |
| Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium) | 9.0 km | 14 min |
| Mimosa Mall | 7.2 km | 10 min |
| Loch Logan Waterfront | 9.4 km | 16 min |
| N1 on-ramp (via the R64) | 3.6 km | 4 min |
More distances, including the hospitals, are on our location page.
Why it suits a sport or match weekend
- A whole house for the family. Each unit has two bedrooms (one double bed, one with two single beds), a lounge and a fully equipped kitchen. Sleeps up to four.
- Two units on one property. Coming with another family? Book both units and stay on the same property.
- Back late after a night match? Check-in is from 14:00 with self check-in by lockbox, so you can arrive whenever suits you.
- Braai after the game. Each unit has a covered braai, and there's a shared farm-style swimming pool, open all year.
- Bring the dog. Pets stay free. See our pet policy.
- Covered parking inside the fenced property, 2 bays per unit.
Book early for big weekends
School sport festivals, big matches and university open days fill Bloemfontein's accommodation quickly. Check the live calendar to see which nights are still open, and book direct for our lowest rate.
See Unit 2 and Unit 1, or read our house rules & policies.