Reviews of Canyon Lodge
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100 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Canyon Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"OK but not great"
Food average - choice of 2 starters, 2 mains and 1 desert - quantity seems to be more important than quality. Lodge comfortable but little shade on veranda and in fact very little shade available at main building (bar/reception/restaurant) unless you want to sit inside. Swimming pool some 6 minutes walk from our lodge (no. 4) which was also not one of the closest to the bar/restaurant which was surprising considering that on the first night there were only 6 people and 7 on second.
Wi-Fi only available in reception area. It seems most of the lodges, their position/orientation to the sun could have been thought out better, have very small verandas to shield from the sun so there's not much opportunity to sit outside. Horse riding would seem to be no longer available. Anecdotal evidence seems to suggest this was discontinued some time ago following a riding accident involving a small child. The horses are still there but no one suggested riding." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
"Canyon Lodge review"
The service overall was good and the buffet supper offering was adequate." See all these reviews: 10n in South Africa; 4n in Namibia
"Disappointing"
It was one of the last end...even got lost to find it after dinner
Room was small, heating didn't work ...it was damp and smelly and caused two of us to wake up with runny nose.
We were told there is no other room available.
I had to hang one blanket over the window ...for my son who slept under it...not to get more sick.
Especially at dinner but also at breakfast the team was checking our plates and how much food we took...made it very unpleasant.
The place is run for profit...not enjoyable...and they really don't offer much.
Not recommended...could have been great as the area is beautiful." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"What a great place!"
All their tours were fully booked by bus groups, so it is probably worth booking well ahead if there is anything you particularly want to do.
Staff were very helpful in that we had rung to say we were arriving a day late and asked if we could still stay for two days. By the time we arrived they had arranged this for us. They were also helpful in phoning to cancel our booking at Luderitz and making a booking for us at a hotel in Hemeringhausen so that we could catch up on our travel schedule.
Sundowners on the high rocks behind the hotel were fun, but you need good shoes.
The only disappointment was the buffet breakfast and dinner which was a bit dull, however lunch was freshly cooked and excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Lovely stay at Canyon Lodge"
"Canyon Lodge review"
Buffet meals in the evening were excellent and lovely breakfasts too." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Really Nice Pool"
Food was good and it was an excellent base to tour Fish River Canyon. A visit to its sister Canon Roadhouse is well worth a stop either for coffee, a meal or just to see the quirky interior based on old cars !" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Canyon Lodge- superb"
We joined the walk up the rocks in the evening to watch the sunset. Swimming pool was good.
We were booked in here by accident - we should have been at Canon Roadhouse. I think it was better to be here, nearer the canyon, But we dropped off at the Roadhouse on the way in and out and were fascinated by the cars. Cannot comment on the accomodation there but the staff were very helpful and the shop was good." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Canyon Lodge review"
We arrived with a puncture and the staff were very helpful and had it all fixed within half and hour.
At the end of our holiday we played the "what was best?" game - best sights, best day, best lodge, worst road, etc. We changed the game to "what was the 2nd best lodge?" as Canyon Lodge was in it's own universe, so far removed from anything else we experienced. Worth going all the way to Namibia just for this lodge (and Fish River canyon)" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Canyon Lodge review"
The canyon is stunning but with hindsight we could have driven ourselves there and saved over $N600 per person which was the price for Canon Lodge to take us there. Without doubt the worst value for money drive I have evr had in Namibia. Drive yourself!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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