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Dating back to Edwardian times, this guest house offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk so you can come and go as you please. Balham Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away, with trains reaching central London in around an hour. There is a bus stop outside Balham Lodge for travelling around London, and nearby Tooting Bec Common offers sports facilities. Each room at Balham Lodge is simply designed, and comes with a TV and a telephone. Rooms also have an en suite, tiled bathroom.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Period features. Personality. Cute room. Everything I needed. Super friendly & helpful staff. Excellent value for money. Clean & fresh throughout. A rare find. Strong WiFi, free. Felt safe & welcome as a lone female - was able to work on laptop in...
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming and informative, lovely building and quiet
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stay here regularly and love the individual rooms and the homely atmosphere. Always feels safe.

Host Information

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score

Balham Lodge is situated in a conservation area called The Heaver Estate. The name is that of the patron of the project Alfred Heaver who thought to build "the finest estate in London". No.204 was one of the twenty -two houses built along Bedford Hill in 1889. Balham's town centre has a variety of bars, restaurants and shops including major chains. There are also local services, including independent stores, coffee houses and brasseries The Bedford is a pub venue for live music and comedy on Bedford Hill. Balham has a railway/tube interchange station, Balham tube station and Balham railway station, in London fare zone 3. The stations connect Balham to both the City of London and the West End. Clapham South tube station is also technically in Balham, lying exactly at the meeting point of Clapham, Battersea and Balham. Current bus routes serving the area are the 155, 249, 255, 315, 355 and N155...Balham’s growing reputation as a great place to live has been highlighted in a new survey by The Sunday Times.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balham Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Balham Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 23:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Balham Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Any damage to the property will be charged to the credit/debit card used at the time of the booking.

    ID (driving license or passport) will be required when collecting keys

    Due to Covid-19 buffet breakfast is no longer available at Balham Lodge. A continental breakfast is offered.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Balham Lodge

    • Check-in at Balham Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Balham Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Balham Lodge is 5 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Balham Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Balham Lodge include:

        • Single
        • Double
        • Triple
        • Family
        • Twin