Title: Kalahari Lion's Rest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3661&destination=Upington%2C+Northern+Cape%2C+South+Africa&selected=17091203&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kalahari Lion's Rest Travelers find peaceful riverside seclusion at this private retreat where the flowing water creates a backdrop of natural beauty and quiet contemplation ## Photo gallery for Kalahari Lion's Rest ![Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Kalahari Lion's Rest (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091203/2f71d77d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kalahari Lion's Rest (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091203/c857cd39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Kalahari Lion's Rest (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091203/ae594d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony - Kalahari Lion's Rest (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091203/cc3fc91b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Kalahari Lion's Rest (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091203/b0b265fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kalahari Lion's Rest, along a peaceful river, offers a quiet getaway with a garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, outdoor spaces including a terrace and barbecue area, and practical laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Business services - Laundry room £48 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17091203&PinnedHotelID=17091203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### King Room Upstairs - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### King Room Downstairs - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Upington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Upington.dx3661) [View more Guest houses in Upington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Upington-Guest-Houses.d3661-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.43863%2C21.29927&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gpvFoxk1IFTz2QzIid9rbxkoEl0=) 8 Hoephoep Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 ### What's nearby - Upington Golf Club 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Kalahari Mall 6 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Melkstroom 7 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Kalahari-Oranje Museum 9 min drive \- 4.9 miles - Orange River Cellars 15 min drive \- 7.0 miles ### Getting around - Upington (UTN) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Ocean Basket 6 min drive - Panarottis 6 min drive - Mcdonalds 6 min drive - Mugg & Bean 7 min drive - Steers 7 min drive ## About this property ### Kalahari Lion's Rest Guest house by the river A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Kalahari Lion's Rest. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and smoke-free property - Barbecues and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Kalahari Lion's Rest feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars. 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Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Minibar - Refrigerator - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is 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 ### Is Kalahari Lion's Rest pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kalahari Lion's Rest? ### How much is parking at Kalahari Lion's Rest? ### What time is check-in at Kalahari Lion's Rest? ### What time is check-out at Kalahari Lion's Rest? ### Where is Kalahari Lion's Rest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kalahari Lion's Rest Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Timothy 15 Feb 2025 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. ##### Timothy Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Alwyn 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort The rooms are unfortunately not soundproof, which can be challenging when travelling for business. Noise from other guests’ televisions and conversations carries easily through the walls, which can make it difficult to rest properly. This is something to keep in mind when booking a stay here. ##### Alwyn Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 8 Aug 2022 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. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Jan 2019 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### TP 5 Mar 2018 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 ##### TP Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rolf 23 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tolle Lodge für die Zwischenübernachtung Neue Lodge nettes Personal gutes Frühstück ##### Rolf Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan 30 Oct 2017 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 ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florent 1 Oct 2017 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. ##### Florent Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle 11 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great spot! Fantastic except for the creaky floors! ##### Chantelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra 27 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great value for money. Good breakfast. ##### sandra Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marthinus Johannes 18 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### excellent amongst may competitors excellent amongst may competitors ##### Marthinus Johannes Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 17 Apr 2017 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. ##### Patrick Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### juffrouwCindy 17 Apr 2017 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. ##### juffrouwCindy Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good place to stay in Upington. On the way back to SA from Namibia ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Forrest 18 Jan 2017 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! ##### Forrest Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### yves 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### yves Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Felicitas 15 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Felicitas Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 21 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### John ---