See all properties

Kalahari Lion's Rest

3.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Upington

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Kalahari Lion's Rest

Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Front of property
Along the tranquil river, Kalahari Lion's Rest offers a serene escape with a garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the charming terrace, or gather around barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
$56 nightly
The total price is $65
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

King Room Downstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Upstairs

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Front of property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.6 out of 10, Good, 40 reviews
$66 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Hoephoep Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Weicheiland - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Orange River Cellars - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dros - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kalahari Lion's Rest

Enjoy your visit to Upington with a stay at Kalahari Lion's Rest. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Kalahari Lion's Rest House Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest House
Kalahari Lion's Rest Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse
Kalahari Lion's Rest Upington
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse
Kalahari Lion's Rest Guesthouse Upington

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kalahari Lion's Rest and nearby?

Kalahari Lion's Rest has a garden.

What's the area around Kalahari Lion's Rest like?

Kalahari Lion's Rest is located by the river. Popular attractions include Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino, which is 5 minutes away by car.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Kalahari Lion's Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stayed at Lions Rest several times before. Convenient place to stay when arriving in Upington to go to Kalahari. Family run - very friendly. Fixtures and fittings are getting a bit 'tired' and in need of refreshing.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient property. Get an upstairs room if possible since you can hear people walking upstairs and talking. Price is reasonable so it gets 5 stars overall. Stayed here many years ago when they first opened. No breakfast due to COVID changes. Good wifi internet. Stairs are somewhat steep so not good if you have any disabilities.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

yves, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Felicitas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice apartment for a overnight stay in Upington, service could habe been better, whenever we used the bell to call the guesthouse team nobody answered
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really nice place to stay

Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful. Rooms excellent. Wonderful breakfast cooked to order
TP, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Tolle Lodge für die Zwischenübernachtung

Neue Lodge nettes Personal gutes Frühstück
Rolf, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

On the way

Used the hotel on the way back from the park Was great and had everything we needed to chill out after a long drive Gracious hosts
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel étape.

Excellent B and B avec un bon petit dejeuner est des chambres coquettes. Les patrons sont également très sympa. En revanche Uptington n'est qu'une ville étape sans intérêt.
Florent, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great spot!

Fantastic except for the creaky floors!
Chantelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great value for money. Good breakfast.
sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

excellent amongst may competitors

excellent amongst may competitors
Marthinus Johannes, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Een warm bad in Upington

Mooie kamer, lekker bed, minikoelkast met flesjes water, ruime kast en tafel en ruime badkamer. Alles wat je nodig hebt, is aanwezig. Zo niet, dan regelt Christal dat alsnog voor je. Ze staat 24/7 voor je klaar. Ik was ziek toen ik daar aankwam. Ze gaf me de namen van de medicijnen en de plaats waar ze gehaald konden worden. Het voelt al snel als familie, al die goede zorgen. Heel sfeervol al dat hout. Gratis WiFi, genoeg ruimte om te parkeren. Terras waar ontbeten kan worden met prachtig weids uitzicht. Heel rustig, maar toch vlak bij restaurants, tankstation en winkelcentrum.

10/10 Excellent

Leuk, rustig hotel waar de klant echt koning is

Goede kamer met lekker bed. De eigenaars zijn zeer klantvriendelijk. We hadden een probleem met een van onze apparaten en ze zijn een toetsenbord en kabel uit hun kantoor verderop in de stad gaan halen! Ze denken met je mee, geven goede tips voor restaurants en uitstapjes, maar ze kunnen ook avondeten voor je regelen. Ze zijn 24 uur per dag bereikbaar voor hun gasten. Ontbijten op het terras is heerlijk. Er staan flesjes water in de koelkast op je hotelkamer en is voldoende plaats om je spullen op te ruimen. Als ik iets moet noemen om te zeuren: het water in de douche op een goede temperatuur krijgen vergt wat oefening, en een extra plankje in de badkamer zou fijn zijn. Kortom: gewoon doen. Oprijlaan is nogal steil, maar dat gebeurt vaker in RSA.

8/10 Good

Good place to stay in Upington. On the way back to SA from Namibia

10/10 Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic experience!

What an incredible place to stay! My girlfriend and I were en route to the Kalahari Transfrontier Park and decided to stay at the Kalahari Lion's Rest for a night, and then head to the park the next morning (the drive from here to the Twee Rivieren Gate to the park is a quick 2:30 hours ). The room and bathroom were immaculately clean and styled in the fashion of traditional South African decor. The AC units and comfortable beds were a godsend after our many hours spent on the road. Henco and his wife Christal were incredible hosts to say the least, he waited up for us as we arrived later than expected after our mobile phone had died, and the following morning she cooked us an unbelievable breakfast as we gazed out at the incredible view of the surrounding vineyards. We felt safe, comfortable, and incredibly welcome throughout the duration of our stay. We even ended up staying another night for some well deserved R&R after our time in the bush at the national park. If you're searching for accommodation in Upington, look no further!