Orchid House

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•#10 on "Top 50 things to do and attractions in Bloemfontein"
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Orchid House in Bloem is home to the largest collection of orchids you'll ever see. Despite the somewhat neglected grounds, the orchids themselves are well-maintained and truly spectacular. Even though it's located in an area that has become less safe over time, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. The sheer beauty of the blooming orchids makes it a special and surprising find in Bloemfontein.
Why you should go
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  1. Experience the largest collection of orchids you may ever see
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  2. Enjoy a tropical oasis surrounded by exotic and colorful blooms
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  3. Visit during winter when the orchids are in full bloom for an enchanting experience
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Largest collection of Orchids I have ever seen. Spectacular! Grounds around Orchid House is not well kept but the orchids seem to be well taken care of.
The establishment is closed for repairs according to a notice in the door. There were no signs of any work taking place on a normal Thursday afternoon. There was also no dates on the notice saying when the place closed and when it will re-open. Seems like the end of the road for the orchid house🙁
Surprisingly beautiful with a lot of orchids in bloom
Largest collection of Orchids I have ever seen. Spectacular! Grounds around Orchid House is not well kept but the orchids seem to be well taken care of.
The establishment is closed for repairs according to a notice in the door. There were no signs of any work taking place on a normal Thursday afternoon. There was also no dates on the notice saying when the place closed and when it will re-open. Seems like the end of the road for the orchid house🙁
Surprisingly beautiful with a lot of orchids in bloom
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Union Ave, Naval Hill, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Union Ave, Naval Hill, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Know before you go

  • Check operating hours before planning your visit as there have been instances of inconsistent opening times
  • Visit during winter to witness the orchids at their peak blooming season
  • Be mindful of rules such as no loud music and help maintain the cleanliness of the surroundings by not littering

Reviews

The Orchid House in Hamilton Park, Bloemfontein, has garnered mixed reviews from visitors. While some praise it for being the largest collection of orchids they have ever seen and surprisingly beautiful with many orchids in bloom, others express disappointment due to its closure without clear information on reopening dates or lack of adherence to rules like loud music and cleanliness issues. Despite these drawbacks, visitors find it special and worth a visit, especially for those who appreciate rare and beautiful flowers like orchids.
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5/5Johannes B
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Feb 19, 2018 from
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Largest collection of Orchids I have ever seen. Spectacular! Grounds around Orchid House is not well kept but the orchids seem to be well taken care of.
1/5Amanda F
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Jun 23, 2019 from
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The establishment is closed for repairs according to a notice in the door. There were no signs of any work taking place on a normal Thursday afternoon. There was also no dates on the notice saying when the place closed and when it will re-open. Seems like the end of the road for the orchid house🙁
4/5Dore L
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Sep 14, 2018 from
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Surprisingly beautiful with a lot of orchids in bloom
1/5Brenda P
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Aug 10, 2018 from
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Rules not adhered to. People playing very loud music eventhough there is a board that forbid it and no one cares to address it. The beautiful flower beddings has turned into a place for dumping broken alcohol bottles and caps... I will not go there again or recommend it to anyone... shocked!
1/5Cameron G
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Mar 19, 2017 from
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Planned our day around visiting the orchid house and going to Naval Hill only to find that the Orchid House does not adhere to the operating times stated and did not open at all today (Sunday 7am-5pm). Very frustrating
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Address
Union Ave, Naval Hill, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Su
Sunday: Permanently closed
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Monday: Permanently closed
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Tuesday: Permanently closed
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Saturday: Permanently closed
Union Ave, Naval Hill, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Wednesday: Permanently closed
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Sunday: Permanently closed
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