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Tautona Lodge

3.0 star property
Ghanzi lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Comfort Tent | View from room

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26

Room options

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Comfort Tent

Highlights

TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet (Mini)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
Farm 53, Along A35 Highway Ghanzi, Ghanzi

What's nearby

  • Kuru Art Project - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gantsi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kalahari Arms Hotel - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Tautona Lodge

When visiting Ghanzi, Tautona Lodge is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 38 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Freshen up

  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Tautona Lodge Ghanzi
Tautona Ghanzi
Tautona Lodge Lodge
Tautona Lodge Ghanzi
Tautona Lodge Lodge Ghanzi

Frequently asked questions

Does Tautona Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tautona Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tautona Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tautona Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tautona Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tautona Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Tautona Lodge and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Tautona Lodge includes game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tautona Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine and garden views.

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Max, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The room was inadequately serviced with requisites. The request to combine the twin beds was ignored until late evening The shower taps are not earthed properly and transmitted electric shocks during showering - potentially dangerous
William, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Gavin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bar servicd and dinner was great, room comfortable but not spotless, gardens unkept, a number of simple issues can be addressed to make this a great stopover for campers and tourists
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I stayed here twice. I loved seeing the lions nearby. The restaurant is fairly good, but service is very slow. Order dinner 1-2 hours prior to when you want to eat. Rooms are spare with spartan bathrooms. I booked through Expedia and prepaid for lodging. When I checked out, I was charged again for the lodging. Repeated calls were made to the Lodge to get them to acknowledge their error. I asked to have the charges for lodging reversed but they wouldn't do it. I finally had to dispute the credit card charge when I got home. There may be better choices for lodging in the Ghanzi area.
Diane, 3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Svetlana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Could not visit due to COVID closure
Franck, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hard to find - poor signage. Good facilities and grounds.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Okay but not more.
It was okay, but not more than that. A bit too expensive for what you get. We have before stayed at the Kalahari Arms Hotel. It was cheaper but a better total experience. We had to ask for towels, bed lamps was not working. Room was small. Pool not clean. Pictures looked better than reality. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Ole, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay What about a coffee station in the Meru tents??
Door, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great lodging at a reasonable price
The lodge is located on the outskirts of Ghanzi. It was convenient for work in this region and a good location for traveling back and forth to surrounding villages. While we did not engage services for safari or those types of exploration, the location has ample businesses in the area that are willing to do so. I appreciated the feel of the place. You can tell that it has a history to it- there are many artifacts that appear to have been collected over time. The housekeeping service was very efficient- providing daily service and as well, on demand. One of our guests had a challenging encounter with mosquitos and the housekeeping staff came by after hours to spray his room. There are facilities for camping, rustic cabin, and more conventional rooms- a good variety for guests based on THEIR comfort level and budget. The pool was more than sufficient- we’ll maintsined and quite refreshing after eating dust all day on the road. Food was surprisingly good. The morning buffet was normal- with eggs on demand, good coffee (yes, that is important to some!!), tea, juices and a small buffet. The restaurant offerings in the evening were broad- meats, burgers, chicken and pizza. Of all the choices, I would avoid the pizza. Unless you love lots and lots and lots and lots of cheese (you get the picture), we found it difficult to find our meat on the thin crust. The other choices- especially the rump roast and skewers, were quite good and reasonably price
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6/10 Good

4X4 INDISPENSABLE POUR LES TENTES
Quelques kms de Ghanzi en empruntant un chemin de 4.8 km. Beaux chalets pas loin d’une piscine, mais pour nous c’est tente à 400 mètres en empruntant un chemin rempli de sable et le 4x4 nous est bien utile…Accueil impersonnel. Belle piscine. Bon wifi. Lit propre et large, mais de la crotte de rat un peu partout ! Super petit-déjeuner. Un peu pénible de devoir prendre la voiture pour aller à la piscine, à la réception ou à la salle de repas, ce qui n'était pas indiqué clairement dans l'annonce pour les tentes.
CAMUS, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Wir haben bei einem Gamedrive eine Grube mit Tier-Knochen und Schädel gefunden. Nach einer Recherche im Internet, wurden hier auf dem Gelände der Lodge große Mengen Löwen für Jagtfarmen in Südafrika gezüchtet. Heute sind immer noch 3 Löwen in einem speziellen Gehege. Die gesamte Anlage ist in die Tage gekommen, wir waren auch die einzigen Gäste.
Armin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Service at reception, bar, restaurant was excellent from the moment we walked through the door. Tents were clean and functional, just what to expect from tented accommodation.
Gerd, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Der Empfang war ärgerlich. Die Damen konnten meine Buchung nicht finden. Es sei an mir das Problem zu lösen. Bald standen 4 Leute da und haben mir zugeguckt, wie ich ihre Arbeit mache. Die Unterschrift für eine zweite Buchung für 110USD - man könne mich dann schon mal einchecken - habe ich mehrfach verweigert. Letztlich konnte ich per Expedia Chat jemanden finden, der in der Unterkunft anruft und bestätigt, dass ich bereits gezahlt habe. Für 85€ haben wir das unbequemste Bett und schlechteste Frühstück Botswanas bekommen. Lediglich das Restaurantpersonal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Anlage ist skurril. In der Zeit gefangen. Eine Geisterstadt. Irgendwie spannend und traurig gleichzeitig.
Moritz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Schöne Lage Da wir in der Corona Zeit reisten, war nicht alles so sauber. Trotzdem jedoch eine Empfehlung wert.
1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

In dem Chalet war eine starke Geruchsbelästigung, es hat wie übel riechende Holzschutzfarbe gerochen. Kaum zum Aushalten, für offene Fenster haben Moskitonetze gefehlt. Vom Bad ganz zu schweigen. Im Service nur ungeschultes Personal. Tische zum Frühstück wurden nur nach Aufforderung neu eingedeckt, hierbei war das Tischabwischen schon zu viel. Zuletzt wurde dann beim Eindecken das Besteck nicht am Stiel angefasst, sondern am falschen Ende !!!!!!! Andere Gäste hatten ähnliche Probleme (defekte Lichtschalter usw.), mussten dadurch mehrfach das Zimmer tauschen. Auf Nachfrage bei der Chefin, bekamen sie die Antwort: sie hätten ja die billigste Kategorie gebucht und könnten somit ja nicht mehr erwarten!!! Das geht gar nicht !!! Die Aussage, dass sie seit 2 Jahren die Lodge betreiben und sie Schritt für Schritt renovieren, hilft da auch nicht. Nachdem die Eigentümer/Pächter dann am Abend an der Bar die besten Gäste waren, packen sie das auch in den nächsten 5 Jahren nicht. Diese Lodge kann man in keinster Weise empfehlen.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Familiäre Lodge, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Eine nette kleine Lodge zwischen Maun und Windhoek, somit ein idealer Zwischenstopp. Es gibt Chalets in unterschiedlicher Größe, sauber und gepflegt. Der Eigentümer legt selbst Hand an um die Chalets zu renovieren. Sehr familiär, einfach aber gemütlich. Es gibt einen schönen Pool, eine Bar und ein Restaurant. Des Weiteren verfügt die Lodge über ein großes Areal durch das man mit dem eigenen Auto fahren kann (Selbst-Fahrer Game Drive). Wenn man Glück hat, sieht man die 4 Löwen.
Arno, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jorge Miguel, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Das Personal vor allem die Chefin sind sehr freundlich. Sie erzählte uns das sie die Lodge nach und nach Renovieren, da sie doch sehr mitgenommen ist. Obwohl wir nur eine Nacht da waren, waren wir doch sehr Begeistert. Das Essen ist super und sehr sehr viel.... Jeder Zeit wieder
1-night trip
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