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The Big Five Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a nightclub

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Family Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (BWP 130 per person)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

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 | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Basic Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 807-814,Off A 33 Kazungula Road, Gaborone, 1001

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Game City Mall - 11 min drive - 10.2 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

Property highlights
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a nightclub, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Big Five Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and barbecue grills
  • A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 62 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BWP 250
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: BWP 70 per person, per stay

We have included 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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Big Five Lodge Gaborone
Big Five Gaborone
Gaborone The Big Five Lodge Lodge
Lodge The Big Five Lodge
The Big Five Lodge Gaborone
Big Five Lodge
Lodge The Big Five Lodge Gaborone
Big Five
The Big Five Lodge Lodge
The Big Five Lodge Gaborone
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Big Five Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Big Five Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Big Five Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Big Five Lodge?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Five Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Big Five Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Big Five Lodge located?

Situated in Gaborone, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Dikgosi Monument, ISKCON Gaborone, and Gaborone Government Enclave. National Museum and Serondela Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Big Five Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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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 traveler
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