Reviews of GocheGanas
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Gocheganas is truly lovely
Really lovely, wished we had stayed longer. Both of us though suffered from altitude here (and it turns out it is high).
We had a very short stay - from about 3pm to about 10am. The accommodation was great, the location was great, the spa was lovely as was the pool. Food fine.
All good and would go back for longer.
Relaxing end to holiday at Gocheganas
This might be a good way to start a trip as well and avoid Windhoek altogether.
The room was a little tired but we had wildlife come to our door (water buck, giraffe, warthogs) and lots of birds too.
The spa facilities were good and reasonably priced.
Great First Stop
GocheGanas was the perfect place to spend our first night: incredible views, excellent food, a lovely pool, and a great first game drive including a wonderful sundowner right next to their rhinos.
It provided a really exciting first stop for our kids, which a boutique hotel in Windhoek may not have, and a taste of what was to come.
Our guide for the drive, Rocky, was excellent but the service could have been a little better, especially in the restaurant.
a fleeting stop
We only stayed here for a very brief overnight as we had to leave at 3am.
Rooms etc were all first class, pity we didnt have more time to enjoy it.
Gochegansa Lodge & Spa
This was a comfortable place to stay towards the end of our trip. Due to our late arrangements were we unable to find two consecutive nights in the same place so had one night at Gocheganas and one at Olive Exclusive.
Gocheganas is beautifully located on a hilltop with panoramic views. You park your car partway and are taken to the lodge by their own vehicle. I would imagine that if you lived locally to Windhoek this is a very nice option for a weekend away.
Rooms and bathrooms are very spacious with the usual amenities, plus a television and a fridge. Wi-fi in our room was sporadic but useable in the communal areas. The outside room deck area was large and we were able to sit and watch giraffe wandering by in the distance. We did not take any game drives as this was at the end of our Namibia trip and we were happy to simply relax.
There was a great bar area with stunning views and the dining room was also nicely appointed. The food and wine selection was good, however the service was sporadic and rather indifferent.
Spa was good and the indoor warm pool especially tempting given that the outdoor one was too cold, but on a warmer day would be lovely to rest around with great views. Spa treatments are also given in individual treatment rooms and we enjoyed massages which were inexpensive compared to Europe and good quality.
This was a nice option for us, but on reflection we personally were glad to stay only one night and move closer to the City for our last evening.
A luxurious stay so close to the airport.
We stayed just one night here which was a shame as the game is abundant, the accommodation luxurious and the spa treatments excellent.
The food was good but the service was the worst we had experienced in the entire trip with waiting staff having a very different, aloof attitude to guests that we had not encountered before. This was the only negative point.
The massage therapy was inexpensive (compared with UK prices) and of a very high and professional standard.
This must be a wonderful place to spend a long weekend if you live locally or in S Africa itself.
Lovely last stay
A wonderful place to stay for the last two nights of our trip. A huge room, beautifully appointed in the manner of an international hotel. Set on a lovely private estate, the facilities of this spa are extremely good and whilst not a 'wilderness' experience or a camp it is certainly a good place to stop for a couple of nights' luxury before facing a long journey home.
Facilities include a large swimming pool on a lawn with a view over a large area of bush and more distant mountain. The bush is a well-stocked game conservancy and our binoculars therefore got more use than the Kindles!
We did go on an excellent sun-downer drive with a number of other guests, and whilst the conservancy is somewhat managed, the variety of wildlife is impressive - we saw game here that we had seen nowhere else on this trip.
Food at the resort was excellent, and the dining facilities offered both indoor and outdoor seating.
Only an hour's drive from the airport, this was a great place to end our trip
The perfect end to the holiday
Gocheganas does what it says on the tin. It has a lovely spa and a fantastic swimming pool. One night here at the end of our holiday provided us with some rest and relaxation after all our travelling. It is also only a 1 1/2 drive to the airport so an unstressful end to our holiday.
The food is good but the place has a slightly corporate feel so I wouldn't recommend staying any longer than 1 night when there are so many other beautiful lodges to stay at.
Gocheganas Lodge & Spa review
It was nice to finish the safari with a spa treatment and a gentle day
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