Xaus Lodge

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7.4
/10

Pleasant

6 reviews

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10.0
/ 10
Die Lodge ist seit etwas über einem Jahr unter neuer Führung. Der aktuelle Manager gibt sich grösste Mühe und ist als Ansprechpartner stets erreichbar. Die Anfahrt ist wirklich einzigartig und führt über 90 Sanddünen. Daher sollte man den Service nutzen und das eigene Auto stehen lassen. Die Lodge hat alles was man braucht, dass Strom nicht 24 Std. zur Verfügung steht, das Wasser im Zimmer relativ salzig ist und der kleine Pool (welcher Luxus mitten in der Wüste !) viele Bienen anzieht - ist wohl logisch und für 1 - 3 Tage zu verschmerzen. Das Essen hat mich positiv überrascht - sehr lecker. Die einheimischen Mitarbeitenden verhalten sich freundlich, sind aber eher zurückhaltend. Die Ruhe, die Aussicht, die Touren zu Fuss und per Jeep sind sehr schön - DARUM ist man da und bezahlt dafür. Grosse Tiere sind eher selten zu sehen (wer Glück hat, aber auch Kalahari Löwen). Außerdem hat man hier meist einen wunschderschönen Sternenhimmel. Man überlege sich die Transportwege und Kosten, vor allem das Süsswasser aus dem Grundwasser zu holen - das kann nicht billig sein.
Marion
10.0
/ 10
Die Lodge liegt etwas abgelegen, aber das macht es so grossartig. Nur Ruhe, absolut entspannend, tolles Sternenbild. Die Servicequalität ist sehr gut. Das Hotel hat alles ausser Telefonempfang und nur Strom zu gewissen Zeiten. Essen war gut. Es wird schon bei der Buchung nach Allergien gefragt. Es gibt unterschiedliche Aktivitäten und man lernt viel über die Gegend und die Kultur der Buschmänner. Es liegt abgelegen und Wasser ist ein knappes Gut. Kleine Pannen sind nicht ausgeschlossen, aber das Personal und Management ist gut vorbereitet. Für uns hat es gepasst und wir können es nur weiterempfehlen
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Dune 91, Off The Auob River Road, Kgalagadi, Mier, Siyanda District Municipality, Province of Northern Cape, South Africa

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Xaus Lodge is located in area / city Mier.
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Xaus Lodge is located in area / city Mier.

About Xaus Lodge

Be ready to get the unforgettable stay experience by its exclusive service, completed by a full range of facilities to cater all your needs.

Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.

Enjoy luxurious treats and incomparable experience by staying at Xaus Lodge.

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General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Smoke-free area

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool

Shuttle Service

  • Airport transfer (surcharge)

Nearby Facilities

  • Souvenir shop

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Xaus Lodge

Important Note
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 8450 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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

  • 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Rooms are available at any time after 2:30 PM at the Kamqua picnic site. Check-out is upon arrangement after breakfast. Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours must notify this property in advance.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - Before 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, some room provide breakfast
Available rooms at Xaus Lodge
12
Another facilities in Xaus Lodge
Banquet, Parking, Fireplace in lobby, Terrace, Others

Frequently asked question in Xaus Lodge

What are available facilities at Xaus Lodge?
There are top facilites at Xaus Lodge such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Xaus Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Xaus Lodge is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Xaus Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Xaus Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

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6.0

Location

10.0

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6.8

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4.0

/10

Reviewed 382 week(s) ago

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The hotel is in a private concession (owned by the local tribes) within the Kgalagadi national park. A truly beautiful place, though hard to get to. The location is incredibly peaceful and picturesque, and I am very happy we got to see it. The hotel is also owned by the community, though managed by a professional manager. This is where the problems begin, I'd say. In summary, the issues with the hotel were as follows: - it is not eco. The electricity runs on a diesel generator and only works for a few hours a day (not at night). For a location in the middle of the desert one would have expected solar panels (!), but there were none (!) - the rooms and overall facilities were not renovated in decades and are rather dilapidated - broken wooden planks etc. There is a water hole with a light on it to see animals during the night and it was broken for 2 nights of our 3 night stay, so we couldn't see the night wildlife there. The pool is tiny and hasn't been cleaned in weeks - it's really rather disgusting. - some of the staff are super nice (like Linky, the Head Chef). Others, like the head guide, are frankly lazy and bored. They are all (other than the manager) locals. The guide point is super important here - he was responsive only when asked, drove the car too quickly on drives and helped very little in identifying wildlife (the guests did most of the spotting). One could easily fix it up and make it nicer with limited investment. This is the most disappointing thing.
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Russell

8.0

/10

Reviewed 548 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Get remote. Drive 91 orange sand dunes to reach !Xaus. Great place to chill out but also bags to do. Great staff, loadsa knowledge, very tasty and hearty food. Stayed four days and thoroughly enjoyed.
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2.0

/10

Reviewed 330 week(s) ago

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Both my fiancé and I love adventures and we have no problem with living under local conditions and circumstances such as in the Kgalagadi like showering with salt water, being some days without WiFi and any other connection to the outside world, etc. But what !Xaus offers is simply a rip-off! Serving greasy pork belly on Christmas Eve with a cold soup as a starter, needing to pay for drinks at lunch and dinner, having no fridge with cold drinks available and no AC in the cottages, being provided with just a small drinking bottle like school children which we had to refill at a water dispenser in the dining room, having electricity for only two hours during the day to operate the ventilator in the heat (approximately 45 degrees Celsius), etc. is not acceptable for the amount we paid. We clearly want to exclude the guides from our critics. The guided tours were very informative and interesting. Our résumé: The value-for-money ratio is very very poor!
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10.0

/10

Reviewed 597 week(s) ago

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Die Lodge ist seit etwas über einem Jahr unter neuer Führung. Der aktuelle Manager gibt sich grösste Mühe und ist als Ansprechpartner stets erreichbar. Die Anfahrt ist wirklich einzigartig und führt über 90 Sanddünen. Daher sollte man den Service nutzen und das eigene Auto stehen lassen. Die Lodge hat alles was man braucht, dass Strom nicht 24 Std. zur Verfügung steht, das Wasser im Zimmer relativ salzig ist und der kleine Pool (welcher Luxus mitten in der Wüste !) viele Bienen anzieht - ist wohl logisch und für 1 - 3 Tage zu verschmerzen. Das Essen hat mich positiv überrascht - sehr lecker. Die einheimischen Mitarbeitenden verhalten sich freundlich, sind aber eher zurückhaltend. Die Ruhe, die Aussicht, die Touren zu Fuss und per Jeep sind sehr schön - DARUM ist man da und bezahlt dafür. Grosse Tiere sind eher selten zu sehen (wer Glück hat, aber auch Kalahari Löwen). Außerdem hat man hier meist einen wunschderschönen Sternenhimmel. Man überlege sich die Transportwege und Kosten, vor allem das Süsswasser aus dem Grundwasser zu holen - das kann nicht billig sein.
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Marion

10.0

/10

Reviewed 599 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Die Lodge liegt etwas abgelegen, aber das macht es so grossartig. Nur Ruhe, absolut entspannend, tolles Sternenbild. Die Servicequalität ist sehr gut. Das Hotel hat alles ausser Telefonempfang und nur Strom zu gewissen Zeiten. Essen war gut. Es wird schon bei der Buchung nach Allergien gefragt. Es gibt unterschiedliche Aktivitäten und man lernt viel über die Gegend und die Kultur der Buschmänner. Es liegt abgelegen und Wasser ist ein knappes Gut. Kleine Pannen sind nicht ausgeschlossen, aber das Personal und Management ist gut vorbereitet. Für uns hat es gepasst und wir können es nur weiterempfehlen
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