Is Kalahari Lion's Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

As of 2025/9/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kalahari Lion's Rest on 2025/9/4 start from NT$1,737, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalahari Lion's Rest?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Where is Kalahari Lion's Rest located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Melkstroom and within 3 mi (5 km) of Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Jackson Island. Weicheiland and Gordonia Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Kalahari Lion's Rest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Upington, Kalahari Lion's Rest is on a river. Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Orange River Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Melkstroom and Jackson Island.

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6/10 Okay

Timothy

2025/2/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, ALLISON PARK

2022/8/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

yves

2024/7/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felicitas

2024/2/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/1/17

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

TP, UK

2018/3/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice place to stay

Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful. Rooms excellent. Wonderful breakfast cooked to order

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rolf

2017/11/23

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Lodge für die Zwischenübernachtung

Neue Lodge nettes Personal gutes Frühstück

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Ballito

2017/10/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Florent

2017/10/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

2017/9/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

Fantastic except for the creaky floors!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

sandra

2017/8/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money. Good breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marthinus Johannes

2017/8/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent amongst may competitors

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, 's-Hertogenbosch

2017/4/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

juffrouwCindy, 's-Hertogenbosch

2017/4/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Verified traveler

2017/4/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

John

2017/2/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Forrest, USA

2017/1/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

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