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Kunene River Lodge

3.0 star property
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Property grounds
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Banks of Kunene River approx. 60 km, from Ruacana, Ruacana
  • Ruacana Falls
    96 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Two Double Beds

Deluxe Two Double Beds

Deluxe Two Double Beds

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for A-Frame Bunglow 11

A-Frame Bunglow 11

A-Frame Bunglow 11

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ruacana

With a stay at Kunene River Lodge in Ruacana, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Ruacana Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Ruacana Falls - 96 min drive - 49.1 km

About this property

Kunene River Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Kunene River Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
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 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Kunene River Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Kunene River Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NAD 60 for 30 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rafting

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NAD 60 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Kunene Lodge
Kunene River Lodge
Kunene River Lodge Ruacana
Kunene River Ruacana
Kunene River
Kunene River Lodge Lodge
Kunene River Lodge Ruacana
Kunene River Lodge Lodge Ruacana

Kunene River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kunene Whammy
Disappointing stay. The deck overlooking the Kunene River which is featured in the advertisement for the property is stunning. However, nothing else lived up to these expectations. Our booking showed a hotel room and when we arrived we were shown to what was apparently a "guides" room. The room was small, dark and dingy and was closed with a lock on a latch. For the less money at other locations in the area we received a far better deal. We asked to be moved as this was not good for the amount of money we had paid. We were then given an hotel room but we were reminded when we left of the favour we had been done to be upgraded! The property is tired and needs some injection of inspiration. Some staff members left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent moment passé avec le propriétaire en randonnée sur le kunene rivers et l'apéritif sur la rive en Angola
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very convenient and comfortable lodge in remore ar
Amazing facilities in a very remote area of N Namibia

10/10 Excellent

Sarel, Bloemfontein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
They agreed to make changes to booking without any hassle or extra cost. Everyone was very friendly and eager to satisfy. Chalet was clean and spacious with a good quality comfortable bed. Food is delicious especially the pork chops! The scenery can hardly get any better with the deck right on the river. What you see on the website is what you get!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In dire need of upgrade
Kunene River lodge is the only place to stay for miles so there is no choice. It is in a stunning location right on the Kunene river opposite the Angolan bank and has a wonderful deck right on the river. If you are a camper it is probably a great spot as all the campsites front the river. However the lodge itself is an ugly breeze block monstrosity, not at all in keeping with the environment and it is in dire need of good maintenance (curtains that come off the rails every time they are pulled etc) and serious upgrading and modernisation. It is shabby, old and not in keeping with some of the wonderful places we stayed in Namibia. Food was absolutely disgusting - even given the difficulties of getting supplies there. We were not warned that the road was flooded and we had to do some pretty scary 4x4 driving.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein Upgrade für ein Zimmer mit AC. Pool sehr schön. Sundowner Tour war mit den gewünschten Getränken äußerst angenehm und sehr nett gestaltet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pfb, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sulle rive del Kunene
Il complesso si trova all'interno di una ombreggiata struttura sulle rive del fiume Kunene. Le stanze sono spaziose e pulite. Il complesso dispone di piscina e ristorante
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein kleines Paradies mit Super Service traumhaft gelegen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ines, Bruxelles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Etape verte d'un voyage en Namibie
Magnifique ponton et jardin au bord de la rivière Kunene. Belle piscine. Grande chambre avec terrasse, air co, frigo et douche chaude. Acceuil chaleureux. Le propriétaire nous a même aidé pour un problème de pare brise.

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio, Torino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacanza in famiglia
La location e spettacolare, una terrazza sul fiume, ma ben più importante l'ambiente circostante. Ottima la cucina e di livello adeguato il servizio. Si mangia su una terrazza sul fiume con la sponda angolana illuminata di notte.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Anlage für Gäste mit und ohne Zelt
Wir hatten das Glück als Erste in einem neu fertiggestelltem Bungalow einquartiert zu werden. Dieser war mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet worden, wie auch die Anlage insgesamt sehr schön und großzügig gestaltet ist. Das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich und auch Sonderwünsche werden gern erfüllt.