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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Chobe National Park · Botswana

Upper RoadView location

8.6/10Excellent46 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Situated on the banks of the mighty Chobe River, luxury exists in harmony with nature at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. This is a unique location from which to explore the magical wonders of untamed Africa.

Plentiful wildlife, including herds of elephant, antelope, giraffe, zebras, lions, leopard and more, roam freely in the nearby Chobe Game Park. Sunrises and sunsets, with the river and Namibian flood plains as a backdrop, are the stuff of dreams.

In these tranquil surroundings, experience true comfort, superb accommodation, gourmet cuisine, Africa-inspired menus, and only the very best of personalised African hospitality.

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When you stay at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa in Kasane, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Cuando River and Mowana Golf Course.

This golf lodge is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Impalila Pier and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River. Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Car required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31.
    • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 275 for adults and BWP 137.50 for children

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

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Cuando River 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mowana Golf Course 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River 3 km / 1.8 mi
Kasane Arts Centre 4 km / 2.5 mi
The Prison Tree 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Impalila Pier 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kasane Hot Springs 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Chobe River Front 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Kazungula Bridge 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Lesome Disaster Monument 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
Zambezi River 29 km / 18 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Year of construction: 1993
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2012
  • Total number of rooms: 106
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Double rooms: 47
  • Suites: 10
  • Connecting rooms
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
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  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector: 2
  • Hotel safe
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Golf deskExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Poolside snack barExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant: 2
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 1
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor heated pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • PubExtra charge
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Hot breakfastExtra charge
  • Buffet lunchExtra charge
  • Buffet dinnerExtra charge
  • Breakfast and dinnerExtra charge
  • Breakfast and lunchExtra charge
  • Half board without drinksExtra charge
  • Full board without drinksExtra charge
  • All inclusive without drinksExtra charge
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Online check-in
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Fitness
  • GolfExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • SafariExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • TWIN GARDEN VIEWTWIN • GARDEN VIEWTWN.GV

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    TWIN GARDEN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

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

    Room code: TWN.GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 61 m²SUI.DX
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    SUITE DELUXE

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    61 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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

    Room code: SUI.DX

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Living room: 1
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Make-up mirror
    • Safe
    • Mini fridge
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Balcony
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Wi-fi
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Wake-up service
    • Garden

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVE • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²SUI.EJ
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    SUITE EXECUTIVE

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

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

    Room code: SUI.EJ

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Make-up mirror
    • Trouser press
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Garden
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Turndown service
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Slippers

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.ST-2
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST-2

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Plug adaptor
    • Garden
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Mini fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 38 m²DBL.DX
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    DOUBLE DELUXE

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    38 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Room amenities

    • Bathtub: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Internet access
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Garden
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE PREMIER WITH VIEWSSUITE • PREMIER WITH VIEWSSUI.PE-WV

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    SUITE PREMIER WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    PREMIER WITH VIEWS

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

    Room code: SUI.PE-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • Presidential • 1 Bedroom • 128 m²SUI.6S
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    SUITE Presidential

    Room photos

    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    128 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Presidential

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

    Room code: SUI.6S

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Internet access
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Garden
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Balcony
    • Living room: 1
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Kitchen utensils, plates & cups
    • Kitchenette

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press
    • Minibar

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 36 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    36 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Garden

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBL.DX-GV

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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

    Room code: DBL.DX-GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • Accessible WITH VIEWSDBL.H6-WV

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWS

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    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

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

    Room code: DBL.H6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE PREMIERSUITE • PREMIER • 1 Bedroom • 126 m²SUI.PE
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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    SUITE PREMIER

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    126 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    PREMIER

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

    Room code: SUI.PE

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Trouser press
    • Make-up mirror
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Living room: 1
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Kitchen utensils, plates & cups
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Garden

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.ST
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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX-1

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    SUITE DELUXE

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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

    Room code: SUI.DX-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE EXECUTIVE GARDEN VIEWSUITE • EXECUTIVE GARDEN VIEWSUI.EJ-GV

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    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    SUITE EXECUTIVE GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE GARDEN VIEW

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

    Room code: SUI.EJ-GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE Presidential WITH VIEWSSUITE • Presidential WITH VIEWSSUI.6S-WV

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

    SUITE Presidential WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Presidential WITH VIEWS

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

    Room code: SUI.6S-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

8.6
Excellent
46 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Leslie
Room was good but I did not get the room I paid for
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2024
Helene
Lovely place, with beautiful reception area, you see that it has been grand. However you also see that the hotel overall is old and in need of renovation. the pool needed cleaning (but that was general for all our stays in Botswana) and the bar at the pool was closed in the afternoon!! They was 2 girls but the answer was closed!! Luckily a young man came by and he accommodated us (we saw that he walked to the other bar to get our orders) We had a massage all 3 and it was really good.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Jeremy
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2024
Jeremy
We loved the staff! Made it the best time!
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2023
Dirk
It is an excellent (and reasonably priced) property to stay at in Kasanee. Note that all hotels in Kasanee town use the same provider to drive or boat you into Chobe National Park. No matter where you stay, you'll see the same animals.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2023
Revelyn

Hotel has potential!

This hotel has potential to be fantastic but it lacks five star qualities. Reception staff were great - helpful and informative. Ordering food seems to be a problem- always takes long. Food menu could be better - the daily buffet lacked variety and not great to see flies on some of the dishes - staff just don’t seem to be on top of things. Hospitality is good - special shout out to Banks. The spa lacks imagination - presentation and spa ambience is lacking, but the massage was very good. The gym has outdated equipment and rusting dumbbells - not worth visiting. We Won’t be returning soon.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2023
Roscoe
Safe and orderly. Great service for boat and vehicle excursions to Chobe
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
brendan
Great location on the river with plenty of trees and shelter
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2022
Amit BM
Everything was great just some noisy guests ruined the quite
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2021
Emily

Terrible service, felt like unwelcome guests

We didn't feel super welcomed here. There were lots of inconveniences due to terrible service that could have been avoided. For example, I confirmed pick up at the airport a few days before but when we got there on time, no one was there to get us. We had to ask the airport to call them. I asked about a tour to Zambia for Victoria Falls. The hotel said that wasn't possible. I asked them to double check and I never got a response. They did end up setting it up for us but our drive around Zambia was super sketchy, running his own errands the whole time. The food was also extremely expensive, especially considering the bad quality. They also tried to charge us double for a Chobe safari so we booked through another hotel. When we left, I asked ok so are we all good, do we need my credit card again? She said no and we left. Ten minutes later, our driver got a call and we turned around-turns out we did need to swipe our card again. Not sure why she hadn't done that while I was there and even asked her...also, expect a hour for anything. A chicken sandwich via room service will take a hour. A refill for an iced tea at lunch will take 15 minutes. Overall, service was awful for the price they charge. Worst service we've had in awhile...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Great African style with friendly staff and a host of activities. Fantastic location. Food was outstanding!
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The service could be slow, but overall our stay was lovely. We had a minor issue with our room the first evening, but were swiftly moved into another (and upgraded) room. Great setting, amazing excursions and local guides...and of course, the wonderful views.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2019
Verified traveler

Great hotel

Great hotel, good service right on the river.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2017
tara

Not recommend

The hotel staff at reception were fantastic checking in and out as well as the activities desk superb.
The rooms are dated but clean, the wifi is touch and go depending on where you are with in the resort.
The food is average and over priced and not 5 star quality !! The staff in restaurant was ok but not again 5 star.
Pool area was shabby and need a good clean and a lot of TLC again not worthy of a 5 star resort.
Empty bottles and glasses left out on tables around pool area for 2 days no one cleans up!!
Hotel Setting lovely but let down from the lack of maintenance.
Overall a 2-3 star hotel at best but you are paying 5 star prices!! Would not recommend!!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2016
Tahir

Great Location and past

This hotel has all the amenities to compete with any world class hotel however it has not been well maintained for various reasons. Staff is pleasant but not always professionally trained. Emphasis is on catering to larger groups. Not disappointing but not as good as it could have been
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2016
ANNE

Expensive, but good.

We stayed in the Clinton Suite which was beautiful, very comfortable and spacious. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. An otherwise pleasant stay was marred by the fact that we had no wifi (our suite was apparently one of 2 which had no wifi (communication is very important to us so this did not go down well!). At over R6K per night, it was expensive compared to similar facilities.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2016
Frank

Clocks

I only wish my room had a clock in it. None of my motel rooms had them
in Africa though.
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2015
Harry

On the Chobe River

10min to airport convene the for River photography. . Staff excellent go out of way to help you . Food is good not excellent. Comfortable bed a/c, and tv.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2015
Julie

African adventure

An amazing gem in the middle of nowhere, perfect to relax and get ready for more adventures
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2015
Joe

This hotel is Awesome

Staff is friendly, kind and knowledgable. Rooms are well kept and bueatiful. Food is excellent fast service. Not sure why this hotel got some bad reviews but our experience was much better to a higher rated hotel in Vic Falls

Location & surroundings

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Upper Road, Chobe River, Botswana

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