The Big Five Lodge

3.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (BWP 130 per person)
Family Room, 2 Single Beds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plot 807-814,Off A 33 Kazungula Road, Gaborone, 1001
  • Three Dikgosi Monument
    6 min drive
  • ISKCON Gaborone
    8 min drive
  • Gaborone Government Enclave
    9 min drive
  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Tent (No tents or beds provided)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Big Five Lodge

Lodge in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a nightclub
This smoke-free lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a nightclub. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
The Big Five Lodge offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Gaborone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Big Five Lodge, you'll be close to Three Dikgosi Monument. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Three Dikgosi Monument and 8 minutes from ISKCON Gaborone
  • Free airport shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Big Five Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Gaborone lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Big Five Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BWP 250.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: BWP 70 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Chobe National Park. The destination fee (per person) covers entrance to the national park.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Big Five Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Big Five Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lots of outside space
The hotel covers a large area with individual chalets with their own outside seating area, and a large bar and restaurant area around the pool. Most of the staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

JJFourie, Johannesburg, South Africa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities are in need of some maintenance and TLC. Reception did not have record of our Expedia reservation. Wi-Fi coverage on the property is challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019