22 Budler street, 8801 Upington, South Africa
#22 of 33 B&Bs and Inns in Upington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 July 2023
Franz
South AfricaGood location. Rustic setting. Comfortable. Clean. Good value.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Michaela
South AfricaThere is nothing not to like
Location and the privacy. Room was well equipped and we wanted for nothing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Gretchen
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful position overlooking the Orange River.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Mark
NetherlandsLocation!!! .....,,Exceptional! It’s like you are on a boat ON the Orange River.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Herman
South AfricaStaff was very friendly whilst checking us in. The view from the Lapa rooms were out of this world. I will gladly stay there again. Highly recommended. The rain and thunder made my day :-)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Renay
South AfricaN/a
The rustic feel, in touch with nature. Quite isolated, yet with everything we need.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Robert
South Africanothing
Privacy and proximity to the river
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Michaela
NamibiaThe wifi connection was extremely poor and as I was trying to work this was an issue.
N/A
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Margaret
South AfricaThere was no breakfast.
The location was great and very peaceful.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Moira
South AfricaWould be lovely with the outside living area and kitchen but a little chilly in winter
Beautiful on the river. Could hear it flowing. Very restful
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Alexander
South AfricaAccomodation and view were great and very relaxing.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Teresa
South AfricaThe view was lovely and the receptionist friendly and accommodating
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Jeffrey
South AfricaOur room (standard double room) was on the small side, the bathroom generous and the "self catering" facilities are limited to a microwave, basic cutlery and crockery, with hardly any room to prepare any food. The garden looked a bit sad, maybe because it is winter, but we have seen better in Upington.
Very comfortable bed, fantastic shower, clean and modern room. Located on the river, which is especially nice in summer. Central location and secure. Good value for money
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Tertius
South AfricaEverything was excellent.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Bronwen
South AfricaEnjoyed our comfortable stay on the way to the Kgalagadi from Cape Town. Lovely to be on the Orange River and hear the fish eagle calling in the morning. Lovely setting on the river bank with warm beds and off street parking. Every thing one needed for self catering but we did venture off to Orange Rivers Cellars tasting room for supper as there was load shedding, but lamps and torches provided if we had wanted to stay on our deck. Little details like mugs set up in cupboard for with coffee sachet and rusk for each person that made us feel welcome
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Nigel
South Africai dont like 5 star accommodation, rustic is great. nothing to complain about here.
facility clean, warm and comfortable. host present on arrival and very accommodating. good communication..
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Chris
South AfricaLocation/view, Room layout, deck is awesome
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Hannes
South AfricaThe other room on the deck might be a little too close for comfort if you are not travelling alone or in a group. But the view and location makes up for it. We were there alone and it was perfect.
The view from the deck was mesmerising. On the river.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 29 March 2022
God'
South AfricaI wish they had breakfast. It would have been awesome.it would have given us an opportunity to spend more time on the premises and enjoy the facilities more.
WThe host was pleasant She advised us about where we could have dinner. We wanted take away and she left out crockery and cutlery so we could enjoy the dinner at the premises. We slept well and interacted with another guest who seems to have also enjoyed his stay.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2022
Armin
GermanyThis is our 4th stay at River Bank Lapa. We feel always welcome and more like it is our home away from home. The location is stunning.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Tebogo
South AfricaNothing
Manager is very hospitable and extremely helpful
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 January 2022
Corrius
NamibiaNothing to be honest
Stunning location on the bank of the Orange River Staff always very friendly and helpful Rooms are well equipped for all basic needs (aircon etc.) Have had multiple stays, never disappointed
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 17 December 2021
Sarah
South AfricaN/A
It was a perfect stop over for us on our way home after spending a week in Kalaghadi! Gonda welcomed us and showed us to our rooms - everything was very comfortable.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Meryl
South AfricaRhonda was welcoming, helpful and kind to give us an upgrade at no extra cost.
Stayed in September 2021
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