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Tutwa Desert Lodge

4.0 star property
Colonial lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Buffet
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite (Upstairs)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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7 Kenhardt Rd, Schuitdrift, Kai !Garib, Northern Cape, 8874
  • Place, Augrabies Falls National Park
  • Place, Augrabies Waterfall
  • Place, Moon Rock Trailhead

Room options

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Veranda Suites

Veranda Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Upstairs)

Suite (Upstairs)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Augrabies

Consider Tutwa Desert Lodge for your visit to Kai !Garib. Highlights at this Colonial lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Tutwa Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to ecotours and a safari. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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About this property

Tutwa Desert Lodge

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Some rates at Tutwa Desert Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Tutwa Desert Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Kai !Garib lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tutwa Desert Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tutwa Restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Tutwa Desert Lodge Augrabies
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Tutwa Desert Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Yep, Tutwa Desert Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Tutwa Desert Lodge have a pool?

Tutwa Desert Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Tutwa Desert Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tutwa Desert Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Tutwa Desert Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tutwa Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Luxurious haven in the Green Kalahari

Amazing stay in this semi-desert location! Hospitality was outstanding. We went on 2 breathtaking game drives (1 drive to see the orange river and Namibian mountain range and another sunset drive). The annex room was luxurious, very peaceful. Food was delicious although I would have preferred some karoo lamb for dinner given we were in the northern cape (personal preference. Whatever we did eat was nonetheless tasty). Thanks for an amazing, memorable stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Remy

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020