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Xaus Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Mier with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Dune 91, Off The Auob River Road, Kgalagadi, Mier, Northern Cape
  • Place, ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mata Mata Border Post

Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rooibrak

Xaus Lodge places you next to ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape. This 12-room, 4-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

About this property

Xaus Lodge

Lodge in Mier with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
At Xaus Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a banquet hall. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 8450 per vehicle roundtrip. Additional amenities include a gift shop and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Rooms are available at any time after 2:30 PM at the Kamqua picnic site. Check-out is upon arrangement after breakfast. Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours must notify this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 8450 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Xaus Lodge Rooibrak
Xaus Rooibrak
Xaus Lodge Mier
Xaus Mier
Xaus Lodge Mier
Xaus Lodge Lodge
Xaus Lodge Lodge Mier

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Xaus Lodge?

Xaus Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Xaus Lodge?

This lodge is located in Mier, just steps from ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape.

Is there parking available at Xaus Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Xaus Lodge include a casino at the property?

No, Xaus Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Xaus Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Xaus Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and safaris plus some guestrooms include desert views.

Does Xaus Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Xaus Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Xaus Lodge offers free full breakfasts though there is no restaurant.

Does Xaus Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Xaus Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Xaus Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Xaus Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Xaus Lodge comes with a furnished patio with some featuring desert views.

Reviews

Xaus Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

D, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge potential wasted

The hotel is in a private concession (owned by the local tribes) within the Kgalagadi national park. A truly beautiful place, though hard to get to. The location is incredibly peaceful and picturesque, and I am very happy we got to see it. The hotel is also owned by the community, though managed by a professional manager. This is where the problems begin, I'd say. In summary, the issues with the hotel were as follows: - it is not eco. The electricity runs on a diesel generator and only works for a few hours a day (not at night). For a location in the middle of the desert one would have expected solar panels (!), but there were none (!) - the rooms and overall facilities were not renovated in decades and are rather dilapidated - broken wooden planks etc. There is a water hole with a light on it to see animals during the night and it was broken for 2 nights of our 3 night stay, so we couldn't see the night wildlife there. The pool is tiny and hasn't been cleaned in weeks - it's really rather disgusting. - some of the staff are super nice (like Linky, the Head Chef). Others, like the head guide, are frankly lazy and bored. They are all (other than the manager) locals. The guide point is super important here - he was responsive only when asked, drove the car too quickly on drives and helped very little in identifying wildlife (the guests did most of the spotting). One could easily fix it up and make it nicer with limited investment. This is the most disappointing thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Russell, Gerrards Cross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unlike any other - elevated overlooking 1km wide p

Get remote. Drive 91 orange sand dunes to reach !Xaus. Great place to chill out but also bags to do. Great staff, loadsa knowledge, very tasty and hearty food. Stayed four days and thoroughly enjoyed.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Very poor value-for-money ratio

Both my fiancé and I love adventures and we have no problem with living under local conditions and circumstances such as in the Kgalagadi like showering with salt water, being some days without WiFi and any other connection to the outside world, etc. But what !Xaus offers is simply a rip-off! Serving greasy pork belly on Christmas Eve with a cold soup as a starter, needing to pay for drinks at lunch and dinner, having no fridge with cold drinks available and no AC in the cottages, being provided with just a small drinking bottle like school children which we had to refill at a water dispenser in the dining room, having electricity for only two hours during the day to operate the ventilator in the heat (approximately 45 degrees Celsius), etc. is not acceptable for the amount we paid. We clearly want to exclude the guides from our critics. The guided tours were very informative and interesting. Our résumé: The value-for-money ratio is very very poor!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ruhige und einmalige Lage

Die Lodge ist seit etwas über einem Jahr unter neuer Führung. Der aktuelle Manager gibt sich grösste Mühe und ist als Ansprechpartner stets erreichbar. Die Anfahrt ist wirklich einzigartig und führt über 90 Sanddünen. Daher sollte man den Service nutzen und das eigene Auto stehen lassen. Die Lodge hat alles was man braucht, dass Strom nicht 24 Std. zur Verfügung steht, das Wasser im Zimmer relativ salzig ist und der kleine Pool (welcher Luxus mitten in der Wüste !) viele Bienen anzieht - ist wohl logisch und für 1 - 3 Tage zu verschmerzen. Das Essen hat mich positiv überrascht - sehr lecker. Die einheimischen Mitarbeitenden verhalten sich freundlich, sind aber eher zurückhaltend. Die Ruhe, die Aussicht, die Touren zu Fuss und per Jeep sind sehr schön - DARUM ist man da und bezahlt dafür. Grosse Tiere sind eher selten zu sehen (wer Glück hat, aber auch Kalahari Löwen). Außerdem hat man hier meist einen wunschderschönen Sternenhimmel. Man überlege sich die Transportwege und Kosten, vor allem das Süsswasser aus dem Grundwasser zu holen - das kann nicht billig sein.

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Rüschlikon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine grossartige Erfahrung

Die Lodge liegt etwas abgelegen, aber das macht es so grossartig. Nur Ruhe, absolut entspannend, tolles Sternenbild. Die Servicequalität ist sehr gut. Das Hotel hat alles ausser Telefonempfang und nur Strom zu gewissen Zeiten. Essen war gut. Es wird schon bei der Buchung nach Allergien gefragt. Es gibt unterschiedliche Aktivitäten und man lernt viel über die Gegend und die Kultur der Buschmänner. Es liegt abgelegen und Wasser ist ein knappes Gut. Kleine Pannen sind nicht ausgeschlossen, aber das Personal und Management ist gut vorbereitet. Für uns hat es gepasst und wir können es nur weiterempfehlen