Gweta Lodge
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Gweta Lodge
Lodge
Plot 1532 Maditsa, Gweta, Central District, Botswana
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When you stay at Gweta Lodge in Gweta, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.Show More
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Amenities
ParkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Front desk (limited hours)
English
Garden
Clothes dryer
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Property Description
When you stay at Gweta Lodge in Gweta, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
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3.2/5
Cleanliness3.2
Amenities3.2
Location3.2
Service3.2
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Aardvark
(5.2 km)
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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Tea bags
Stair-free main entrance
Electric kettle
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Deluxe Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Tea bags
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
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Family Room
Bedroom 1:4 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Tea bags
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
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Guest Reviews
3.2/5
32 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.2
- Amenities3.2
- Location3.2
- Service3.2
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AI Summary
The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. Staff provide exceptional, friendly, and attentive service. Breakfast is more abundant than evening meals. Noise concerns can be addressed by requesting a quieter room.
Voyager18674529705
December 30, 2024
We checked into GWETA lodge and asked for a Salt Pan tour from the reception. Lady at the reception said the tour was fully booked then we asked for a guide at a fee. She said no guides available but if we want we can follow their salt pan tour vehicle if we want as a self drive. We agreed and start following.Then the safari driver said in case on the drive if we come across Mere cats we need to pay him which we had to agree since we didn't know how to go back. Next day when we came to settle the bill we found out that the lodge charged 990 Pula per person same as full safari tour using their vehicle. She kept on asking for a full tour fee using their safari vehicle which we denied vehemently. Finally she said pay her 2000 Pula so she will change the invoice. I was lodging in room 23 and upon check in I was told the breakfast included even the chef who came to get our orders for the next day breakfast confirmed same for my surprise the same lady charged for the breakfast. I was so exhausted arguing for the tour didn't want to argue and I paid for the breakfast. Make sure you get everything in writing since the employees at Gweta lodge are irresponsible.
Guest User
October 14, 2024
Gweta Lodge was our first stop on our trip through Botswana - and as other ratings show, it’s a mixed experience, at least for Europeans. There’s significant renovation taking place which will provide a much needed upgrade to the rooms. There’s a dedicated and friendly staff working hard to make your stay fine and to fix what’s to be fixed. There’s a pool and a nice bar area. There’s good food. So after all, for a small lodge in a remote place, it was a good stay.
Guest User
August 7, 2024
What a disappointment. The staff were so unprofessional and uncaring about us. Such a surprise when all the other lodges we stayed in this part of Africa were fantastic. Rooms were basic and there had obviously been no maintenance for years with fans not working, half the lights didn’t work and the toilet was stained brown! Not too welcoming! On a positive note, breakfast and dinner were very good.
Jacqui P
July 19, 2024
What an amazing experience we had! Gweta Lodge itself, is under new management and they are in the process of fixing up most of the unfavourable things I had read in previous reviews. The owner, Pelo, is such a lovely man, super friendly and always checking to make sure you have what you need. You can tell he cares about his place and the people that stay over. Our chalets were clean and had new mosquito nets. Water in the showers is an on-and-off issue but they are in the process of having the pipes fixed or replaced. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and attentive. There are many places to sit and relax, and a fully stocked bar. The MOST AMAZING thing, however, was our overnight trip to the pans. They drive you out there, where everything is already set up for you. We were provided with food and drinks, a huge bonfire, and warm bedrolls (it was freezing out there at this time of year!) It is an experience that words cannot do justice.
Guest User
June 21, 2024
My wife and I stayed at Gweta Lodge for 2 nights, and have nothing but good things to say about the entire experience: friendly, helpful, and attentive staff, comfortable beds, delicious food, and very affordable. The owner, Pelo, is a true gem and made sure our stay went well. He even moved us to another nicer, newer, and quieter room unsolicited because we mentioned hearing dogs barking the first night. It’s got a great vibe, with a comfy bar area, and plenty of trees and lovely bougainvillea. The excursions we did (all through the lodge and with the fantastic guide/driver Chief) were wonderful. In fact the sleep-over at the Salt Pans was downright life-changing! With all the upgrades going on around the lodge, getting one of the nicer, newer rooms will become easier, and more of a reason not to miss Gweta and the Makgadikgadi area.
Guest User
September 27, 2023
Terrible experience with Gweta Lodge. We love the southern African region and decided to search for new experiences here, so found a possibility to sleep in salt pans and started to look around where we could accomplish it. We chose to use Gweta Lodge, they had to pick us up from one of Maun hotels. Communication was extremely rough with them, but we agreed on pick-up time and details eventually. Worst was pick-up day, we waited for 2 hours with no communication with us, when Gweta lodge “manager” called to the hotel where we are staying and said that the driver isn’t reachable, that's why no one picked us up. Worst thing is that I was calling them multiple times and they were not picking up the phone. Eventually, they said they will arrange another pick-up, which looked sketchy as we wouldn’t be able to reach the lodge till the salt pan expedition start time. The driver came and he was so weird, he wasn’t even talking with us and trying to force us to get to his car, we couldn’t trust this person. It felt like he was planning to rob us. We contacted the lodge and said that we won’t go. They agreed to pay a refund, but this was the last thing we heard, they didn't refund and we are still waiting for about a month. So I think this lodge is just a scam, my recommendation is never go here. Stay safe and pick another lodge which will be a little bit more expensive, don’t make our mistake!
Guest User
February 27, 2023
The staff were super friendly and extremely helpful with helping us plan our onward travel through botswanna. This included discussing buses and helping us book the okange delta for straight after new year. The tour they run to the meerkats was an amazing experience.
Guest User
August 20, 2023
We didn't stay at Gweta Lodge but stopped in to do the village tour which was excellent and a good price. Our guide was very friendly and we learned a lot about the Botswanan way of life. He also managed to track down some Mopani worms to try...
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Public Areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:30–22:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Set menu:BWP 1,903 (approx. AED 512.06) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 25
When you stay at Gweta Lodge in Gweta, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.