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Tautona Lodge

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A resort with a thatched-roof building, palm trees, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance. - Tautona Lodge (Ghanzi)
A tropical resort with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and a clear blue sky. - Tautona Lodge (Ghanzi)
A swimming pool with palm trees and a building with a pyramid-shaped roof. - Tautona Lodge (Ghanzi)
A restaurant with wooden furniture and tables set for dining. - Tautona Lodge (Ghanzi)
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Game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Tautona Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a lamp, a red and white bedspread, and a cow-themed pillow.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a red throw blanket.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

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

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A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.

Chalet (Mini)

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

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A tented accommodation with a covered patio area, wooden chairs, and a table.

Comfort Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ghanzi, Tautona Lodge is in a rural area. Visit our Ghanzi travel guide
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Farm 53, Along A35 Highway Ghanzi, Ghanzi

What's nearby

  • Kuru Art Project
    45 min drive - 32.2 miles

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

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  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Tautona Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tautona Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tautona Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tautona Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tautona Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Kuru Art Project.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tautona Lodge Reviews

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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 review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Tautona verblijf

Inchecken ging niet goed, er was een probleem met betaling aan Lodge door Hotels.com :( Daardoor veel extra telefoonkosten moeten maken voordat dit opgelost was. Personeel van Lodge was wel zeer behulpzaam. Prachtige locatie, letterlijk tussen de giraffen en impala's en elanden. Alleen het diner was echt zeer slecht.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not visit due to COVID closure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Schöne Lage Da wir in der Corona Zeit reisten, war nicht alles so sauber. Trotzdem jedoch eine Empfehlung wert.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to find - poor signage. Good facilities and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay What about a coffee station in the Meru tents??
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gutes Hotel auf der Durchreise. Grozügige Anlage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024