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Kalahari Lion's Rest

3.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Upington with free parking

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Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Property grounds
Shower, towels
Kalahari Lion's Rest, along a peaceful river, offers a quiet getaway with a garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, outdoor spaces including a terrace and barbecue area, and practical laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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King Room Upstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Downstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Upington, Kalahari Lion's Rest is on a river. Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Orange River Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Melkstroom and Jackson Island.
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Map
8 Hoephoep Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kalahari Mall - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Weicheiland - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonalds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kalahari Lion's Rest

Guesthouse by the river
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Kalahari Lion's Rest. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Kalahari Lion's Rest have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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

Property is also known as

Kalahari Lion's Rest House Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest House
Kalahari Lion's Rest Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse
Kalahari Lion's Rest Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse Upington

Frequently asked questions

Is Kalahari Lion's Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kalahari Lion's Rest located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Melkstroom and within 3 mi (5 km) of Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Jackson Island. Weicheiland and Gordonia Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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