The Canyon Hotel is located on the edge of the small town of Keetmanshoop on the B1 in the south of Namibia, used as a stop en route to or from Fish River Canyon.
Approaching from the front the Canyon Hotel is reminiscent of a roadside motel, but this changes once you step inside, where staff are helpful and it is light and tidy, with fresh flowers and potted plants dotted around. There are 70 rooms here, all painted green and roughly the same with twin beds, a table, chairs, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, telephones and TVs. All rooms are en suite, some with a bath and some with a shower. The style here is similar to the larger hotel chains – the rooms are clean and comfortable with good facilities, but there's no individual character.
Outside, in the main area, there's a large pool, a restaurant, coffee shop, gym and internet café. The whole hotel feels a little dated, with fading brightly patterned fabrics and old-fashioned furniture. There are also conference facilities, showing the hotel's popularity for business trips. However, the Canyon Hotel is clean and comfortable, and for just a night's stop in Keetmanshoop, this is perfectly adequate.
In conclusion…Although mostly used for business travelers, the Canyon Hotel offers a comfortable bed for the night, and a place to relax and break the long journey to or from Fish River Canyon.
Directions: The Canyon Hotel is located on Fifth Avenue in Keetmanshoop, on the edge of town.
Accessible by: Self-drive
Food & drink
Usual board basis: B&B
Food quality: The hotel has a restaurant for larger meals and a coffee shop for light snacks and lunches. On our last visit here we tried the chicken and mushroom pancake with cheese sauce and salad. This was tasty, though not gourmet.
Dining style: Inidividual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor Dining
Room service: No
Drinks included: No
Children
Attitude towards children: Children are welcome here.
Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions at the Canyon Hotel.
Activities: None
Equipment: Cots and Highchairs are available.
Generally recommended for children: Yes, although there is not a lot to do here to keep them amused.
Notes: Children must be under parental supervision at all times.
Central communications
Power supply: Mains Electricity
Communications: There are phones in all the rooms and an internet café in the reception area.
TV & radio: TVs are located in each room.
Health & safety
Malarial area: No
Medical care: There are doctors in Keetmanshoop
Dangerous animals: Low Risk
Security measures: The only accessible entrance is through the reception area, which is manned in the day time and locked at night.
Fire safety: Fire extinguishers are located in each room.
Extras
Disabled access: On Request
Laundry facilities: Laundry is available for an extra charge.
Money: Local currency is accepted.
Accepted payment: Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Good stopover point
A bit frayed at the edges but very adequate for overnight stay.
Coffee shop excellent. Staff very friendly and efficient.
Incidentally at Keetmanshoop we followed Bradt guide recommendation and ...
