Kunene River Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ruacana lodge

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Deluxe Two Double Beds

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

A-Frame Bunglow 11

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ruacana

On riverwalk.You'll be 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Ruacana Falls with a stay at this Ruacana lodge.

What's nearby

  • Ruacana Falls - 96 min drive - 49.1 km

About this property

Kunene River Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ruacana lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kunene River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ruacana lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.