Tutwa Desert Lodge

4.0 star property
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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Property grounds
Suite (Upstairs)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
7 Kenhardt Rd, Schuitdrift, Kai !Garib, Northern Cape, 8874
  • Augrabies Falls National Park
  • Augrabies Waterfall
  • Moon Rock Trailhead

Room options

Veranda Suites

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Upstairs)

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Augrabies

You'll be in the mountains with a stay at Tutwa Desert Lodge in Kai !Garib.

About this property

Tutwa Desert Lodge

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Tutwa Desert Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of 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 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy local cuisine at Tutwa Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tutwa Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Tutwa Desert Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Tutwa Restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Tutwa Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Luxurious haven in the Green Kalahari
Amazing stay in this semi-desert location! Hospitality was outstanding. We went on 2 breathtaking game drives (1 drive to see the orange river and Namibian mountain range and another sunset drive). The annex room was luxurious, very peaceful. Food was delicious although I would have preferred some karoo lamb for dinner given we were in the northern cape (personal preference. Whatever we did eat was nonetheless tasty). Thanks for an amazing, memorable stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Remy

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020