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Kalahari Lion's Rest

3.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Upington

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Along the tranquil river, Kalahari Lion's Rest offers a serene escape with a garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the charming terrace, or gather around barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
$57 nightly
The total price is $66
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

King Room Upstairs

Highlights

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

King Room Downstairs

Highlights

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

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Nov 12 - Nov 13
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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Hoephoep Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Orange River Cellars - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Jooste-eiland - 20 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Shaddai - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kalahari Lion's Rest

Enjoy your visit to Upington with a stay at Kalahari Lion's Rest. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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

Are pets allowed at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kalahari Lion's Rest and nearby?

Kalahari Lion's Rest has a garden.

What's the area around Kalahari Lion's Rest like?

Kalahari Lion's Rest is located by the river. Popular attractions include Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino, which is 5 minutes away by car.

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Kalahari Lion's Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

The rooms are unfortunately not soundproof, which can be challenging when travelling for business. Noise from other guests’ televisions and conversations carries easily through the walls, which can make it difficult to rest properly. This is something to keep in mind when booking a stay here.
Alwyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Stayed at Lions Rest several times before. Convenient place to stay when arriving in Upington to go to Kalahari. Family run - very friendly. Fixtures and fittings are getting a bit 'tired' and in need of refreshing.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient property. Get an upstairs room if possible since you can hear people walking upstairs and talking. Price is reasonable so it gets 5 stars overall. Stayed here many years ago when they first opened. No breakfast due to COVID changes. Good wifi internet. Stairs are somewhat steep so not good if you have any disabilities.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice apartment for a overnight stay in Upington, service could habe been better, whenever we used the bell to call the guesthouse team nobody answered
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place to stay

Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful. Rooms excellent. Wonderful breakfast cooked to order
TP, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tolle Lodge für die Zwischenübernachtung

Neue Lodge nettes Personal gutes Frühstück
Rolf, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On the way

Used the hotel on the way back from the park Was great and had everything we needed to chill out after a long drive Gracious hosts
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel étape.

Excellent B and B avec un bon petit dejeuner est des chambres coquettes. Les patrons sont également très sympa. En revanche Uptington n'est qu'une ville étape sans intérêt.
Florent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot!

Fantastic except for the creaky floors!
Chantelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money. Good breakfast.
sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent amongst may competitors

excellent amongst may competitors
Marthinus Johannes, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Een warm bad in Upington

Mooie kamer, lekker bed, minikoelkast met flesjes water, ruime kast en tafel en ruime badkamer. Alles wat je nodig hebt, is aanwezig. Zo niet, dan regelt Christal dat alsnog voor je. Ze staat 24/7 voor je klaar. Ik was ziek toen ik daar aankwam. Ze gaf me de namen van de medicijnen en de plaats waar ze gehaald konden worden. Het voelt al snel als familie, al die goede zorgen. Heel sfeervol al dat hout. Gratis WiFi, genoeg ruimte om te parkeren. Terras waar ontbeten kan worden met prachtig weids uitzicht. Heel rustig, maar toch vlak bij restaurants, tankstation en winkelcentrum.

10/10 Exceptional

Leuk, rustig hotel waar de klant echt koning is

Goede kamer met lekker bed. De eigenaars zijn zeer klantvriendelijk. We hadden een probleem met een van onze apparaten en ze zijn een toetsenbord en kabel uit hun kantoor verderop in de stad gaan halen! Ze denken met je mee, geven goede tips voor restaurants en uitstapjes, maar ze kunnen ook avondeten voor je regelen. Ze zijn 24 uur per dag bereikbaar voor hun gasten. Ontbijten op het terras is heerlijk. Er staan flesjes water in de koelkast op je hotelkamer en is voldoende plaats om je spullen op te ruimen. Als ik iets moet noemen om te zeuren: het water in de douche op een goede temperatuur krijgen vergt wat oefening, en een extra plankje in de badkamer zou fijn zijn. Kortom: gewoon doen. Oprijlaan is nogal steil, maar dat gebeurt vaker in RSA.

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay in Upington. On the way back to SA from Namibia

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience!

What an incredible place to stay! My girlfriend and I were en route to the Kalahari Transfrontier Park and decided to stay at the Kalahari Lion's Rest for a night, and then head to the park the next morning (the drive from here to the Twee Rivieren Gate to the park is a quick 2:30 hours ). The room and bathroom were immaculately clean and styled in the fashion of traditional South African decor. The AC units and comfortable beds were a godsend after our many hours spent on the road. Henco and his wife Christal were incredible hosts to say the least, he waited up for us as we arrived later than expected after our mobile phone had died, and the following morning she cooked us an unbelievable breakfast as we gazed out at the incredible view of the surrounding vineyards. We felt safe, comfortable, and incredibly welcome throughout the duration of our stay. We even ended up staying another night for some well deserved R&R after our time in the bush at the national park. If you're searching for accommodation in Upington, look no further!

10/10 Exceptional

yves, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Felicitas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional