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Reviews of Big Valley Game Lodge

A1 road Lobatse Farms, Lobatse, Botswana

#3 of 5 hotels in Lobatse

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Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    3.8

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in a game lodge very close to the border at Ramatlabama.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very limited dinner options and I was not allowed to have a glass of red wine - had to buy a bottle. I was bitten by, presumably bedbugs, during the night of my stay, which was very uncomfortable for a couple of days afterwards. The ladies in the hotel - where we had breakfast - were not friendly at all. Not good for any business.

    A very comfortable unit overlooking the valley with lions and jackal sounding in the background. The lions were in an enclosed area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    A Cool Ambient Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff in the standalone restaurant were not that helpful. The response time and the attitude was not reciprocating of other staff of the same place.

    Courteous and helpful staff and location were a delight. The facilities inside the place were just good too! Also, a special mention to the game drive and the driver.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    It was just an overnight stay on the way to Pretoria
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Terribile road for 11Km from the main road.

    Nice view, verry good breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though I had specified that I will be staying with my wife and kids, they booked us into an upstairs room. This meant constantly carrying the kids up the stairs plus luggage

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Stay was good nonetheless
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was flooding so wasn't hygienic at all. I was under the impression that the place was 2.7km from lobatse. Only to realize it was infact 9km from the tarred road, maybe correct that from the website

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    On the whole good. Would have been excellent if only kitchen service was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen staff could be more efficient. Communication between kitchen and waiter was sloppy.

    Breakfast was good but had to drive 1.5 km to breakfast room. This wasn’t fully explained at reception. Dinner was very slow and on one occasion was served cold. The kitchen service needs serious improvement.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    When we arrived which was around 3 pm , they were still cleaning the rooms ,so we didnt get to check in right away but had to wait in the car which was not great , but after that things were good. The shower drainage is not the best , the water collects which makes the showering experience not so great.

    I liked the views from the room it was great. There are a lot fun activities for kids.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    6.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a hustle to find other items on your menus, some like cocktails were really not a value for your money.

    The place is so amazing honestly

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    lt was good the only problem was the toilet making noise noise the whole night with water leakage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Toilet was not flashing

    it was excellent

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    7.0
    A place a stone throw away from the town giving an outing to the kalahari experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Time allocated to the carts and the fact that there no snacks and water on the game drives.

    The set up and the view is quiet fantastic and would like to come back when the landscape is greenery.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2022

    8.0
    cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast restaurant is too far😔

    fire station’ breakfast nd the view

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2021

    7.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The waitresses and waiters all said they were interns and constantly were not sure of so many things even the menu. On Christmas day we literally had to clean up after another patron a table we were allocated.

    The View, Service from Mpho

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    4.0
    Great stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The greeting staff were a bit rude

    Great location that has game on it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice and pleasant getaway from Gaborone ! will definitely go again....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    We wanted to do horse riding but the horses were not to be seen....

    The Indian Chef Raj and his food were the best experience at the Lodge. Excellent food and positive attitude and demeanor. The breakfast was continental and the staff showed a high level of professionalism . The concept of agro tourism of the lodge and the game drive rangers Dallas were also much appreciated

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Absolutely delightful!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner time could be extended to 10pm. Currently the restaurant closes at 830pm and that limited the time to enjoy the scrumptious meals in the evening 😊

    Woke up to a wonderful view every single morning! The bird calls were great!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    9.0
    Happy place to be if you're after peace and quiet and slow pace of life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Animal and bird poop on the verandah ouyside chalets. Some days it was not cleaned.

    Breakfast was fine. Lots of options. Location ideal for peace of mind and relaxation.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was perfect .there was variety of food and tasty

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please add an ironing board and an iron thanks

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception staff service is bad.....They lack good communication skills..... Had paid a room for 2 inclusive of breakfast for 2....to my surprise the daily room supplies were for one person.....like only 1 bottle of water will be served....complained to no avail

    The peace and tranquility ......beautiful sounds of the birds and lions...Pure fresh air

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    10
    Best stay in a remote area and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lion viewing is disappointing. There's only 2 lions, we could see one lion for few seconds and it disappeared.

    The ziplining and quad bikes are best. The staff was perfect and very helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was consistently terrible. The staff hardly got our orders correct. Maintenance took too long to attend faults in the room.

    The location is perfect. We enjoyed the zip lining and the masseuse gave us an amazing service.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2021

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service at the pool restaurant

    It was very good

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2021

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff sold my booking before we got to the facility and wanted to give us a smaller room instead..

    Stayed in December 2021

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