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Last Word Madikwe

4.0 star property
Lodge in Ramotshere Moiloa with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Villa | Living area
Villa | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
BBQ/picnic area
Villa | Living area
Last Word Madikwe offers an upscale retreat in the historical district with a daily manager's reception. The lodge provides WiFi and easy access to hiking and biking routes near wildlife viewing areas. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Villa

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Classic Suite | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Wonderboom Gate Entrance, Ramotshere Moiloa, North West, 2740

What's nearby

  • Wonderboom Gate - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kopfontein Border Post - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Gaborone Game Reserve - 38 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • University of Botswana - 40 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Botswana National Stadium - 41 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 94 min drive

About this property

Last Word Madikwe

Upscale lodge in the historical district
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a free daily manager's reception at Last Word Madikwe. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • 3 bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Last Word Madikwe are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must check in by 8:30 PM.
This property is located in Madikwe Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the reserve.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 450 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
  • Additional fees: ZAR 180 per person, per stay for adults and ZAR 120 per person, per stay for children

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Bush House Hotel Madikwe
Bush House Madikwe
Bush House Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa
Bush House Lodge Madikwe
Bush House Ramotshere Moiloa
The Bush House
Last Word Madikwe Lodge
Last Word Madikwe Ramotshere Moiloa
Last Word Madikwe Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa

Frequently asked questions

Does Last Word Madikwe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Last Word Madikwe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Last Word Madikwe?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Last Word Madikwe?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Last Word Madikwe?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Last Word Madikwe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Last Word Madikwe?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Last Word Madikwe located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Wonderboom Gate and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kopfontein Border Post. Tshukudu Dam and Gaborone Game Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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