Old Matlapaneng Bridge Island Safari Lodge, Maun, Botswana
#7 of 11 hotels in Maun
Guests' ChoiceBased on 117 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 May 2024
Luis
PortugalOldie
Service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Souki
United KingdomNo WiFi in the room.
Peaceful, great service by the staff, nothing was too much trouble.Tried to overcome challenges and always with a smile
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Adam
PolandLack of fridge in the room (anyway I found out that some of them have a fridge). Lack of WiFi in the rooms.
Really nice place if you are looking for quiet place, a bit in the bush. Good food in the restaurant. Nice breakfast. Quite nice drinks in the bar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Julia
United KingdomWiFi only in pool and bar area, overall quite tired facilities.
Nice breakfast, location quite far outside Maun. Nice spacious grounds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Refilwe
BotswanaPillows were dirty
Food great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Friskin
South AfricaGood overnight stop.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Damiant
PolandOnly real drawback is that the place is located far from Maun centre so if you want to purchase some extra food or whatever you need to get a cab (they can call taxi driver for you). Frankly though every place in Maun is kinda remote as the town is sparesly build up.
Very nice complex. Room was very large, bed was very comfortable and equiped with mosquito net. Bathrooms were clean and fridge was stocked with water. Pool is nice. There are nice green area where you can sit back and relax, also they serve nice meals and plethora of drinks. I would definately stay there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Richard
South AfricaPlace could do with some Tlc from management. Gardens weren’t maintained, lights to our room weren’t working, very few mixers at bar, coffee wasn’t replaced each day in our room to name a few
Cute chalet not far from town
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Daniel
NamibiaThere are nice hiking trails around the lodge, the staff is very friendly, the chalets are comfortable and nice. 2 pools, even a big one where you can swimm...
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Kevin
United KingdomAll the staff were helpful friendly and gave exceptional service.The location and view over the River were delightful. The chalets ,set amongst the trees and access to the pool made our stay. The staff were exceptionally helpful in planning our activites , particularly the 3 night safari camping trip and the staff on the trip William and Neo went well above and beyond our expectations. Williams guiding and Neos cooking skills made our stay at Moremi unforgettable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Sanne
DenmarkWe got the out of season rates on arrival, but next day the receptionist raised the prices, apparently the owners had raised the prices without her knowledge. I tried to reason with her that a deal is a deal, but no luck. Checked the price on Booking.com and found a cheaper price than the new price and including breakfast, so paid the agreed rate for the first night and bought the second night online. Problem solved, but a little irritating. Restaurant nice, but service takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r... Even getting a drink, not to mention food. Prepare yourself, maybe bring a snack while you wait for the food!
The place is in a lovely quiet place close to Maun. No traffic noise, view to the river (rather dry when we were there, but nice and green. Large trees shading the whole property. Two clean pools. Bar and restaurant, food is fine. Large, simple, comfortable chalets with comfortable beds and ensuite, A/C, mosquitonet, coffee/tea. Clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Kush
United StatesI'd say the main thing I didn't like, and to be fair this is many places in Maun, is that the water sometimes runs brown. It usually clears up after you run it for some time. But it would be great if they added an additional filtration system to the water system. The fridges are always stocked with bottled water for drinking as well.
This was my first time to Island safari and I really liked it. The place is massive and gorgeous. And I really mean massive; it's a 5 min drive from the gate to the reception along a dirt road that sometimes has khudu and other antelopes which was cool. The staff were very welcoming and kind. The dinner we got was delicious and honestly really affordable as well. The breakfast is filling and delicious as well with everything you'd want for a meal to start your day. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable; I slept great. Really glad I stayed there and look forward to future stays whenever I'm in Maun. Another thing I'd recommend is going for a morning hike on the property. There are a few loops you can do that are a few kilometers.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Wayne
South AfricaLet's get wifi to the rooms then it's awesome facility
The food and the service was awesome ... great staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Robert
GermanyThere was reconstruction work direct in front of our lodge.
The breakfast area was nice.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Keitumetse
BotswanaNothing
Welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Ms
BotswanaStaff was so welcoming 🙏 and very friendly. Room was clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Robert
South AfricaDo not book the heritage standard rooms - most don't have fridges. The newer chalets are much better and have river views.
Nice setting, cool clean pools, friendly staff. Enjoyed food at restaurant.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Mathias95
NetherlandsThe swimming pool was not very clean.
The location was nice and the view on the animals also.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Shawn
South AfricaWifi bit slow...but being out in the bush it is expected
Great place. Big rooms Friendly staff Nothing is too much for them.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Fathima
South AfricaDid not like there was no WiFi in rooms. No hot water on the second night.
Staff was friendly .packed our breakfast as we were leaving early for safari.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
The
United StatesThe showers in the chalets need some work...and there are some squirrels living in the huts, but other than that, amazing!
They were great. They were accommodating. They help onto our lost objects. They were gracious and the food was delicious.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Widzani
BotswanaNO WIFI IN THE ROOMS IS A NO NO FOR BUSINESS TRIP BREAD RAN OUT FOR STAURDAY B/FAST NO STRAWS FOR DRINKS THE ROAD TO THE HOTEL IS HORRIBLE,
I liked Bakang's service soo much, I will recommend him anytime. The kitchen staff were very kind and did their best. Kemo was also very helpful
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Ashish
BotswanaInternet could be extended to the rooms and more channels added to the the TV.
The staff was friendly and catered for our needs (Vegetarian), Beautiful location and lovely ambiance.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Lesley
South AfricaPleasant rooms would have liked to have stayed longer. Good food with varied menu and nicely presented. Unfortunately could not do a river cruise as there was not enough water (rains came the day we left!!!!) Lodge is in a lovely setting with some nice trails around the private island. Recommend the lodge
Stayed in February 2023
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