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Tautona Lodge

3.0 star property
Ghanzi lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Escape to Tautona Lodge, a rural retreat where wildlife viewing and game drives meet modern comfort. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant or unwind by the outdoor pool with free WiFi nearby. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar for your convenience.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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 current price is CNY678
CNY773 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Chalet (Mini)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Farm 53, Along A35 Highway Ghanzi, Ghanzi

What's nearby

  • Kuru Art Project - 44 min drive - 51.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalahari Arms Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ghanzi Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ghanzi Bar and grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gantsi - ‬11 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Reviews

Tautona Lodge Reviews

6.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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 trip
Verified

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

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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
Verified

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 trip
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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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Could not visit due to COVID closure
Franck, 1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hard to find - poor signage. Good facilities and grounds.
2-night trip
Verified

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 trip
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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 trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Wir haben zwei Nächte in einem Chalet verbracht. Supernettes Servicepersonal und gute Küche. Die Manager Wanda und Adrian haben sich sehr um unser Wohlergehen bemüht und uns richtig gut betreut. Sie haben sich immer Zeit genommen für unsere Anliegen. Die Gespräche mit den beiden waren eine Bereicherung. Sie haben uns versichert, dass die Chalets nach und nach renoviert werden. Wir werden mit Sicherheit wiederkommen.
Anni, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Tenda de luxo debaixo das estrelas

As tendas em que ficamos (3 e 4) estão afastadas do centro do lodge cerca de 800m. São tendas bem equipadas, muito confortáveis, espaçosas, com camas twin e casa de banho privativa. Uma delas tinha a iluminação exterior avariada e não têm acesso a wifi que só existe nas zonas comuns do bar e restautante. O lodge não disponibiliza adaptadores para as fichas europeias. Só foi possível carregar os aparelhos numa tomada que existia no bar. Wifi bastante instável. Staff pouco atento. Pequeno almoço com produtos de baixa qualidade. Café, só solíuvel. Apesar destes aspectos menos positivos, não nos importaríamos de voltar a ficar naquelas tendas. Foram uma experiência bastante agradável. Tivemos a sorte de termos uma noite estrelada e uma trovoada africana no horizonte. Um espectáculo.
JOAQUIM, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Renovierungsbedürftig

Chalets dunkel , muffelig und altmodisch. Auf dem Selfdrive haben wir keinerlei Tiere gesehen. Bushwalk wurde erst ab 5 Personen angeboten. A la carte Restaurant gut.
Renate, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Very basic for an overnight stay

We booked three "luxury tents" but on spot we found that they were so basic an distant (in the bush) from main campus that we manage to switch them for two small twin rooms, with such small rooms that was a bit difficult to step into the bath tube. The water pool could be better treated, but overall the common areas of the campus are spacious and nicely decorated. Breakfast was regular.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Gutes Hotel auf der Durchreise. Grozügige Anlage.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

personnel accueillant, mais l electricite et la plomberie des chambres sont en tres mauvais etat, a priori pas entretenu. la literie cependant est propre. Toutefois nous avons demandé a changer de chambre car nous avons eu la surprise detrouver un pigeon dans la chambre du second etage en arrivant, qui avait fait pas mal de degats!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Philippe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ann Marie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Renate, 1-night trip