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Kunene River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Kunene River Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with breakfast, garden grounds, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests can kayak or raft from the property, explore nearby hiking and biking trails, and enjoy a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A-Frame Bunglow 11 | Minibar, in-room safe, WiFi

A-Frame Bunglow 11

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ruacana, Kunene River Lodge is in a rural area and on the riverwalk.
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Banks of Kunene River approx. 60 km, from Ruacana, Ruacana

About this property

Kunene River Lodge

Lodge by the river
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Kunene River Lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, rafting, and fishing. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Kunene River Lodge offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NAD 60 for 30 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rafting

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NAD 60 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

Property is also known as

Kunene Lodge
Kunene River Lodge
Kunene River Lodge Ruacana
Kunene River Ruacana
Kunene River
Kunene River Lodge Lodge
Kunene River Lodge Ruacana
Kunene River Lodge Lodge Ruacana

Frequently asked questions

Does Kunene River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kunene River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kunene River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kunene River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kunene River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kunene River Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Ruacana Falls.

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Kunene River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kunene Whammy

Disappointing stay. The deck overlooking the Kunene River which is featured in the advertisement for the property is stunning. However, nothing else lived up to these expectations. Our booking showed a hotel room and when we arrived we were shown to what was apparently a "guides" room. The room was small, dark and dingy and was closed with a lock on a latch. For the less money at other locations in the area we received a far better deal. We asked to be moved as this was not good for the amount of money we had paid. We were then given an hotel room but we were reminded when we left of the favour we had been done to be upgraded! The property is tired and needs some injection of inspiration. Some staff members left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent moment passé avec le propriétaire en randonnée sur le kunene rivers et l'apéritif sur la rive en Angola
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein Upgrade für ein Zimmer mit AC. Pool sehr schön. Sundowner Tour war mit den gewünschten Getränken äußerst angenehm und sehr nett gestaltet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pfb, Roma

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

Sulle rive del Kunene

Il complesso si trova all'interno di una ombreggiata struttura sulle rive del fiume Kunene. Le stanze sono spaziose e pulite. Il complesso dispone di piscina e ristorante
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein kleines Paradies mit Super Service traumhaft gelegen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

very convenient and comfortable lodge in remore ar

Amazing facilities in a very remote area of N Namibia

10/10 Excellent

Ines, Bruxelles

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

Etape verte d'un voyage en Namibie

Magnifique ponton et jardin au bord de la rivière Kunene. Belle piscine. Grande chambre avec terrasse, air co, frigo et douche chaude. Acceuil chaleureux. Le propriétaire nous a même aidé pour un problème de pare brise.

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

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

Vacanza in famiglia

La location e spettacolare, una terrazza sul fiume, ma ben più importante l'ambiente circostante. Ottima la cucina e di livello adeguato il servizio. Si mangia su una terrazza sul fiume con la sponda angolana illuminata di notte.

10/10 Excellent

Sarel, Bloemfontein

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

Great Location

They agreed to make changes to booking without any hassle or extra cost. Everyone was very friendly and eager to satisfy. Chalet was clean and spacious with a good quality comfortable bed. Food is delicious especially the pork chops! The scenery can hardly get any better with the deck right on the river. What you see on the website is what you get!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In dire need of upgrade

Kunene River lodge is the only place to stay for miles so there is no choice. It is in a stunning location right on the Kunene river opposite the Angolan bank and has a wonderful deck right on the river. If you are a camper it is probably a great spot as all the campsites front the river. However the lodge itself is an ugly breeze block monstrosity, not at all in keeping with the environment and it is in dire need of good maintenance (curtains that come off the rails every time they are pulled etc) and serious upgrading and modernisation. It is shabby, old and not in keeping with some of the wonderful places we stayed in Namibia. Food was absolutely disgusting - even given the difficulties of getting supplies there. We were not warned that the road was flooded and we had to do some pretty scary 4x4 driving.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sehr schöne Anlage für Gäste mit und ohne Zelt

Wir hatten das Glück als Erste in einem neu fertiggestelltem Bungalow einquartiert zu werden. Dieser war mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet worden, wie auch die Anlage insgesamt sehr schön und großzügig gestaltet ist. Das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich und auch Sonderwünsche werden gern erfüllt.

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