When you stay at The Big Five Lodge in Gaborone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Three Dikgosi Monument and ISKCON Gaborone. .This lodge is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Gaborone Government Enclave and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from National Museum.
Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 3 min drive
SSKB Officers' Mess - 10 min drive
Rasmatazz Bar - 6 min drive
Legacy Lounge - 6 min drive
Nando's - 7 min drive
About this property
The Big Five Lodge
Lodge in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a nightclub
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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
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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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BWP 250
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: BWP 70 per person, per stay
We have included 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
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Big Five Lodge Gaborone
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Gaborone The Big Five Lodge Lodge
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The Big Five Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.
David
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
JJFourie, Johannesburg, South Africa
Business traveller
13 Sept 2019
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.