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Xaro Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Property grounds
Outdoor treatment area, massages
Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View | In-room business centre
Xaro Lodge | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Okavanga Delta, Shakawe

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Xaro Lodge

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View

  • River view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Xaro Lodge

This smoke-free tentalow features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, massage/treatment rooms and dry cleaning are on-site.
Xaro Lodge offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Recreational amenities at the tentalow include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages.
At Xaro Lodge, you'll find features such as free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Xaro Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Okavango Delta
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Xaro Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Xaro Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Shakawe tentalow is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Xaro Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Xaro Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 miles; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 5:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Xaro Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (return), (from 2 to 12 years old)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning and heating are not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 24 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Xaro Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the tentalow before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Xaro Lodge.

Property is also known as

Xaro Lodge Shakawe
Xaro Shakawe
Xaro Lodge Shakawe
Xaro Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Xaro Lodge Safari/Tentalow Shakawe

Xaro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

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

Tolle Lodge am Okovango

Terrasse mit Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang auf den Okavango. Sehr gepflegte Anlage mit vielen Vögeln. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Zusätzlich gab es noch eine Tea-Time mit Kuchen Zu bemängeln sind lediglich die Getränkepreise, die dreimal so hoch waren, wie im Geschäft. Ist unüblich in Botswana
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed silence, nature and kindness of everybody. Hearing the hippos was spectacular. Unluckily, we did not see them on our boattrip but this was not a fault of anybody.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal hat sich alle Mühe gegeben, den Aufenthalt für uns einzigartig zu machen. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bernhard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zelt-Hotel am Okawango-River hervorragende Verpflegung, beste Betreuung, ruhige, einsame Lage am Fluss. Wir waren 4 Tage hier . Nur mit dem Transfer-Boot zu erreichen. Hartmut und Regina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019