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The Big Five Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Gaborone with free airport shuttle and nightclub

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

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Tent (No tents or beds provided)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Gaborone

At The Big Five Lodge, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Three Dikgosi Monument and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from ISKCON Gaborone. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Gaborone lodge include National Museum and Gaborone Government Enclave.
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What's nearby

  • Serondela Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • University of Botswana - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Botswana National Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Gaborone Game Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • River Walk Mall - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • 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 free airport shuttle and nightclub
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.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 a shower.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 any questions, 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately BWP 130 for adults and from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Big Five Lodge?

The Big Five Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Big Five Lodge?

Yep, The Big Five Lodge has a free self car park.

Does The Big Five Lodge have a pool?

The Big Five Lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What makes The Big Five Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Big Five Lodge.

Does The Big Five Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Big Five Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Big Five Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Big Five Lodge?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Big Five Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Big Five Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

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