The Big Five Lodge
3.5 star property
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Free airport shuttle
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Laundry
Explore the area
Plot 807-814,Off A 33 Kazungula Road, Gaborone, 1001
- University of BotswanaPlace, University of Botswana11 min drive
- Botswana National StadiumPlace, Botswana National Stadium13 min drive
- Gaborone Game ReservePlace, Gaborone Game Reserve18 min drive
- Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)Airport, Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)14 min drive
Room options
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Basic Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds
View all photos for Family Room, 2 Single Beds
Family Room, 2 Single Beds
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Family Room, 1 Double Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Tent (No tents or beds provided)
- Sleeps 10
- 10 Twin Beds
About the area
Gaborone
When you stay at The Big Five Lodge in Gaborone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Three Dikgosi Monument and ISKCON Gaborone. .This lodge is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from National Museum and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Gaborone Government Enclave.
What's nearby
- Serondela Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
- University of Botswana - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
- Game City Mall - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
- Botswana National Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
- Gaborone Game Reserve - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
- Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
- Deli's - 9 min drive
- United Lounge - 5 min drive
- Grand Aria Hotel - 6 min drive
- KFC - 3 min drive
- Wimpy - 5 min drive
About this property
The Big Five Lodge
Lodge in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a nightclub
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 showers.
This Gaborone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Big Five Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
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- Smoke-free property
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BWP 250
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
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