10/10 Excellent
Latisha
27 Aug 2018
Luxurious haven in the Green Kalahari
Latisha
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Tutwa Desert Lodge
4.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All-inclusive
- Breakfast included
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Pool
Explore the area
7 Kenhardt Rd, Schuitdrift, Kai !Garib, Northern Cape, 8874
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Augrabies Waterfall
- Moon Rock Trailhead
Room options
View all photos for Veranda Suites
Veranda Suites
- 36.4 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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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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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Remy
Travelled with family
7 Jan 2021
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Remy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020