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Thamalakane River Lodge
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8.4
/10
Very Good
24 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
John
10.0
/ 10
Stayed two nights to sleep in & relax after two weeks on safari. Nice, private bungalos on the river. Perfect choice for kicking back. Be sure to arrange airport shuttle pickup before you arrive or it could be an hour or more wait. We would stay there again.
Maureen
10.0
/ 10
This lodge is lovely and peaceful, and each room has a great view of the river. The meals were good and they have a lovely dining area that overlooks the river as well. The staff were very helpful, kind and professional. A delayed flight caused me to have to change my booking at the last minute and the response from the lodge was very understanding. I missed a night's stay and I really wish I'd been able to stay that extra night.
It's a lovely location, a bit of a drive outside of Maun but on the route to Moremi, which was convenient for me.
Tamas
10.0
/ 10
Absolutely good value for money, overwhelmingly friendly owners, great services, great chalets, nice food and stunning atmosphere. Full heartedly recommending!!!
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Sexaxa Ward, Ngamiland East, North-West, Botswana
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Location
Thamalakane River Lodge is located in area / city Ngamiland East.
About Thamalakane River Lodge
Splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided will make you complain for nothing during your stay at Thamalakane River Lodge.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.
Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Thamalakane River Lodge exclusively for you.
With all facilities offered, Thamalakane River Lodge is the right place to stay.
All facilities in Thamalakane River Lodge
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Hotel Services
- Tours
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk
- Laundry service
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Spa
General
- Parking
- Smoking area
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
Transportation
- Bus/truck parking
- Area shuttle with surcharge
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
Nearby Facilities
- Souvenir shop
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Thamalakane River Lodge
Important Note
- Airport shuttle fee: BWP 220 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: BWP 100 (one-way), (from 12 to 16 years old)
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
- A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Airport shuttle transfer per adult: BWP 220 (one-way)
- Transfer service fee per child: BWP 100 (one-way), from 12 to 16 years old
- Administrative fee: BWP 10 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Thamalakane River Lodge | 26 |
Number of floors in Thamalakane River Lodge | 1 |
Another facilities in Thamalakane River Lodge | Tours, Wedding service, Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, Front desk |
Frequently asked question in Thamalakane River Lodge
What are available facilities at Thamalakane River Lodge?
There are top facilites at Thamalakane River Lodge such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Thamalakane River Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Thamalakane River Lodge is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Thamalakane River Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Thamalakane River Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
More Reviews from Other Guests in Thamalakane River Lodge
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8.4
Very Good
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8.4
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7.8
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8.4
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Douglas
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 92 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Maun us very hot, it ran 38C - 40C during our 4 days there. The cabins badly need air conditioning.
John
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Stayed two nights to sleep in & relax after two weeks on safari. Nice, private bungalos on the river. Perfect choice for kicking back. Be sure to arrange airport shuttle pickup before you arrive or it could be an hour or more wait. We would stay there again.
Maureen
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This lodge is lovely and peaceful, and each room has a great view of the river. The meals were good and they have a lovely dining area that overlooks the river as well. The staff were very helpful, kind and professional. A delayed flight caused me to have to change my booking at the last minute and the response from the lodge was very understanding. I missed a night's stay and I really wish I'd been able to stay that extra night.
It's a lovely location, a bit of a drive outside of Maun but on the route to Moremi, which was convenient for me.
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Preston
8.0
/10
Reviewed 320 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Wonderful service. enjoyable stay. Rooms are rustic as you would expect.
Maureen
6.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Thamalakane is in a great location on the river where the staff are very nice.
Mainly 2 things let it down for us (we visited in March 2019), the Activities listed on the website and provided by the lodge on email are not available at this time of year. The water levels are so low that around 50% of activities simply cannot be undertaken, so NO boat trips into the delta or sundowners on the river. WE did manage a Moroko trip (small canoe - but even this was dragged out to supply the full hour -with around only 200 metres of travel form the lodge).
The lodge should advise these activities are not available due to seasonality to avoid disappointment.
Then secondly there are only fans in the rooms and in 36 degrees air conditioning is really a must.
The lodge was very quiet when we visited which meant that buffet meals were not available and the A la Carte menu was very limited.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great place. Out of the hussle and bustle of Maun.
Pauline
6.0
/10
Reviewed 436 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Had a really bad experience at first, as the staff was not at all helpful to advice us in booking activities due to the weather (rain), they were not solution oriented. They offered a super expensive activity. We were not happy and it almost turned into a drama, then finally they found solution we were happy with and apologize with a free bottle of wine. Food is not good at all. It's ok to stay there as the price is ok (for Okavango Delta) but look for a local agent for the activities.
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Mark
10.0
/10
Reviewed 444 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great Maun location. Wonderful staff, great restaurant
Piet
6.0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Hotels in Northern Botswana aren't really comparable to western hotels, especially U.S. Thatched roof masonry detached hut. Nice view of river. Restaurant and food were pretty typical. Make sure you use mosquito nets for both beds, they aren't just an exotic decoration. Not much sound privacy, easy to hear conversations in adjacent huts. General hotel amenities, pool, bar, etc. were nice. Pool kind of small. Thatch and masonry insulative to even out temperature variation (high 40's to 80's). Better than tent like hotels we stayed in.
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Tamas
10.0
/10
Reviewed 470 week(s) ago
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Absolutely good value for money, overwhelmingly friendly owners, great services, great chalets, nice food and stunning atmosphere. Full heartedly recommending!!!
Linda
6.0
/10
Reviewed 488 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Although we appreciated the free transfer to the airport, it did not make up for the fact that the food and beverage team went home an hour early because it was quiet. We had said that we would be coming back but they clearly didn't care. The receptionist was very friendly but had not called our airport taxi, as requested, then tried to charge us three times as much to use the hotel shuttle. She did provide it for free in the end.
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Daniel
4.0
/10
Reviewed 299 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Sehr freundliche Bedingung und nettes Personal.
Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut.
Zu dieser Jahreszeit sollte ein Zimmer mit Klimaanlage gebucht werden.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Einfache, aber schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluß. Babbler 2 mit tollem Ausblick. Gutes Essen.
Leider keine AC und Kühlschrank.
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 339 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Personnel super accueillant et sympathique.
Nous pouvons le conseiller à tout le monde vraiment très bien situé au bord de la rivière.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nachdem wir nun Wochen im Busch unterwegs waren war die Lodge unser erster Platz zurück in der normalen Welt. Die Lage ist ausserordentlich, alles ist sehr schön eingerichtet, wir hatten ein Häuschen mit eigenem Pool, der zwar etwas warm war, aber immerhin. Frühstück und Essen sind sehr gut, das Personal sehr hilfsbereit. Wir erhielten auch Zugang zu Strom für unseren Camper, alles wirklich sehr nett. Die angebotene Flussfahrt war sehr schön, bei schöner Abendstimmung. Da gehen wir sicher wieder hin.
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Werner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 453 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Schön gelegen, freundlich, aber überteuert.
Sehr unterschiedliche Zimmerkategorien, geht bei Buchung nicht hervor
Marco
10.0
/10
Reviewed 455 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr freundliches Personal und feines Essen. Sunset Bootstour startet direkt ab der Lodge mit eigenem Boot. Es war einfach alles perfekt, würde sofort wieder buchen.
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