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Canyon Lodge

3.0 of 5
Gondwana Canon Park | Box 80205, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Green grass in the desert, cold swimming pool, comfortable rooms, good service. Food was not that great. Easy access to canyon look out point. Character little rooms built into the natural mountain. Take a walk up the koppie at the resort and watch the sunset over the desert. Watch the stars they stretch from the ground and so beautiful.

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Beautiful situated with great views and a short drive to Fish River Canyon. Small cabins built in between the rocks in stunning surroundings. Very nicely done. All clean and functional. Beautiful swimming pool (could not be used during our stay due to cleaning). Good food (buffet). However a question about he hygine as birds kept picking at the food without... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Thank you very much for the great review. We have immediately informed the management of the lodge about the problem with the birds and the staff will pay more attention to them in the future. We apologize for this inconvenience. Nevertheless, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique setting and the service at the Canyon Lodge and... More

Wilderness
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

The Lodge is fantastic. Small chalets built into the massive boulders lying around the site, with winding pathways connecting them all and the main house. The food was very good, the staff very friendly and accommodating. Nice pool area at the bottom of the complex, overlooking rocky mountains and plain. We were really glad that we changed our plans and... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
June 5, 2013

Thank you very much for the great feedback on your stay at Canyon Lodge. Our staff and kitchen will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and the food so much. We are very pleased to hear, that you had a memorable stay at the lodge and also visited the Canyon Roadhouse with its unique decor and famous... More

Windhoek, Namibia
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

The Canyon Lodge in South Namibia is a great place to stay and explore the Fishriver Canyon. Its like little houses build between the boulders. The view from the rooms near the end is fantastic. The Canyon Lodge is part of the wider Gondwana Collection, and all lodges, guesthouses are well maintained and taken care off. We found the staff... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

Thank you very much for the great feedback on your stay at Canyon Lodge. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning view and unique setting of the lodge. Your compliments will be passed on to the staff and the kitchen and we are very pleased that they could help to provide you with a memorable stay. We... More

Gobabis, Omaheke, Namibia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Lovely place in a unique setting. Some cabins are better positioned than others, but they are spotlessly clean and a spacious bathroom. The view from the pool is to die for. Staff is very friendly and helpfull and the food is the best of all the Godwana Hotels!!! For SADAC members - get your Gondwana Card for unbelievable discounts.

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
June 6, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback on your stay at the Canyon Lodge. We are delighted to hear that the staff at the lodge could provide you with such a memorable experience and that you were satisfied with the service and the food. We are glad you enjoyed your time in this unique setting... More

london
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26 reviews 26 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

We loved this place. It was like a Flintstones village - lots of little cabins built into the rocks (the back wall of our bathroom was solid rock). The views from the main lodge terrace and pool are amazing and the staff super friendly. Some cabins are better located than others, so ask for one with a good view (we... More

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Swellendam, South Africa
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66 reviews 66 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We have enjoyed our two day stay at the Canon Lodge. The rooms are quaint and impeccably clean. The staff is unbelievably friendly, helpful and above all knowledgeable. Food is good and the scenery is fantastic. It is worth every cent!! Get the Godwana card for fantastic discounts!!

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Thank you very much for this great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much. We will pass your compliments on to the staff of the lodge and are pleased to hear that they could help to provide a memorable stay . We hope to welcome you back at the lodge on your next visit to Namibia.... More

windhoek
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Tourism is never without environmental impacts and in dry Namibia these include such issues as water wastage and waste management problems, As an environmental scientist I am bowled over by the way this lodge and all the others in The Gondwana Collection have tried to reach the highest eco-friendly levels possible. Canon lodge has created its own oasis in the... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thank you very much for this outstanding review and that you took the time to write us some feedback on the Canyon Lodge. We are delighted to hear, that our environmental efforts are appreciated and we are constantly trying to further improve the eco-friendliness of all our lodges. We are already excited for your next visit and hope to see... More

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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We stayed here for one night after camping at the Roadhouse campsite. Our chalet was clean and comfortable, the beds were very very comfortable (shame we had to leave early, as I could have done with staying in bed for a few more hours!) Our little chalet - like the others - was built around the bolders and granite stones.... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you very much for your excellent review of Canyon Lodge. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the unique ambience of the lodge. Our staff will be delighted to hear your compliments. We immediately phoned the lodge after we read your review, but sadly we do not have good news concerning your top. The maintenance staff at Canyon... More

Windhoek, Namibia
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We visited canyon Lodge in March on our way down to Capetown. We arrived late in the afternoon without a reservation. Immediately we got a room. The staff was very friendly and helpfull. We had a cottage with a beautiful view over the valley. Unfortunately we had no time to stay longer, but this was not the last time we... More

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Mannfred G, Managing Director at Canyon Lodge, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Canyon Lodge and we would love to welcome you here again in the future. The staff will be very happy about the compliment and we will gladly pass it on. Thank you very much for the great review and we hope to see you at the Canyon Lodge.... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Canon Hotel Fish River Canyon
Canon Hotel
Canyon Lodge Namibia/Fish River Canyon
Address: Gondwana Canon Park | Box 80205, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Region: Namibia > Karas Region > Fish River Canyon
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 Specialty lodging in Fish River Canyon
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The harsh rocky desert region at the southern tip of Namibia has made many a traveller think that God has forgotten this land. Not so, just 20 kilometres from the main viewpoint of the Fish River Canyon, leading off the dusty D324, you’ll find the Canon Lodge, an oasis seemingly in the middle of nowhere. The Canon Lodge is one of two existing accommodation centres in the expanse of the 530 km² Gondwana Canon Park. Tall weather-beaten granite boulders mark the location of the lodge and forms an integral part of the overall design. The 20 thatch stone bungalows are dotted among the kopies and are beautifully designed, with the walls shaped around the hills so that boulders protrude into your room, cool to the touch and smoothly rounded by an eternity of erosion. ... more   less 
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