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Tautona Lodge

Ghanzi district · Botswana

Farm 53 Along A35 Highway GhanziView location

6.6/10Good36 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/107.2
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition6.4/106.4
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities5.8/105.8
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About Tautona Lodge

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's restaurant, where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

English breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Kuru Art Project - 38. 1 km / 23. 7 mi- When you stay at Tautona Lodge in Ghanzi, you'll be 23. 7 mi (38. 1 km) from Kuru Art Project.

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When you stay at Tautona Lodge in Ghanzi, you'll be 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Kuru Art Project. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Kuru Art Project 38.1 km / 23.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 38
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-LX

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    Tautona Lodge

    SUITE LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.B2-LX

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  • CHALET THREE BEDSCHALET • THREE BEDSCHA.3B

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    Tautona Lodge

    CHALET THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CHA.3B

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  • CHALET TWO BEDSCHALET • TWO BEDSCHA.2B

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    CHALET TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CHA.2B

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • CHALET WITH DOUBLE BEDCHALET • WITH DOUBLE BEDCHA.DB

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    CHALET WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CHA.DB

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  • Tent COMFORTTent • COMFORTTLN.OM

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    Tautona Lodge

    Tent COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Tent
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    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TLN.OM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tautona Lodge

6.6
Good
36 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
5.8 /10
20 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
15 Aug 2023
William
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
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2022
Hendrik
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
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Oct 2022
Diane
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.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2021
Franck
Could not visit due to COVID closure
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2019
Verified traveler
Hard to find - poor signage.
Good facilities and grounds.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2018
Ole

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2018
Door
Very nice stay
What about a coffee station in the Meru tents??
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2018
Michael

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
6/10
Pleasant
18 Dec 2023
CAMUS

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.
Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Oct 2023
Armin
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2023
Gerd
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2023
Moritz
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.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2023
CGJM

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Schöne Lage
Da wir in der Corona Zeit reisten, war nicht alles so sauber. Trotzdem jedoch eine Empfehlung wert.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2019
Arno

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
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
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2018
Anni
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.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Nov 2018
JOAQUIM

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.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2018
Renate

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.
Partner

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Tautona Lodge
Farm 53 Along A35 Highway Ghanzi, Ghanzi, Botswana

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