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Reviews of Fish River Lodge

3 out of 5
Fish River Lodge
D463 Road, Farm Soutkuil, Fish River Canyon

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Journeys Namibia on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you for scoring us 10 out of 10 Hugo, we hope you can stay with us again soon on the edge of eternity.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Living on the edge
Great location obviously sitting right on the rim. Good food and wide selection of drinks. Good service. Strange you don’t get a Wi-Fi voucher for each night stay as we ran out on final night of our 2 nights. Appreciate you can buy more access but really for a hotel of this standard you should get one voucher per night. Trip into canyon worth doing, whilst it’s a full day and on some bumpy roads, to be able to get to swim and lunch near the bottom was a special experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Journeys Namibia on Sep 28, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.We are glad you took on the terror pass to reach the rock pools and enjoy the canyon drive. Thank you for your compliments and comments. We will share this with the staff.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place Rough Road
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Journeys Namibia on May 11, 2023
Thank you for scoring us 10 out of 10.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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The lodge is amazingly beautiful. What a view! And the staff is so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not an easy place to get to, but the view makes the drive worthwhile. We had a puncture just before the 20km turn off, but when we arrived, all hot & bothered, we were greeted with a smile, a cold flannel & a welcome drink. We were assured that our tyre would be fixed & it was, at no charge! Great customer service. We did the tour into the canyon, where Daniel exhibited incredible driving skills. Enjoyable trip, but very hot. The only negative was the lack of air conditioning in the room. When the temperature has been 40 all day a fan is not adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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The view is just unbelievable. You cannot stay anywhere but this place. Absolutely a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christa

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ODAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

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Awesome
The views, the friendliness of the staff, the food... memorable experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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Remote 5 star lodge!
The canyon views are breathtaking. Rooms are great. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is delicious. This is a 5 star lodge in a very remote part of the world. Well worth the effort it takes to get there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
View is unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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love everything about the property . breathtaking views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful view but not much more and very HOT!
Beautiful view of the Canyon! Five star rating for the view! But for the money overall more was to be expected. Rooms were very simple, not the place that you want to spend anytime. No airconditioning, dirt walkways to your cabin made it difficult for luggage transfers. Lots of wind at night but the windows were at the ceiling so it did not help with the heat. Also the 2 hour drive on rough roads was tiring. The last hour was only on lane and had to be driven slowly but we made it in a front wheel drive Renault Sandero. No WiFi in the room and lobby WiFi was super slow. Dinner was good as well as breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place!
An amazing hotel on the edge of a canyon with spectacular views. It is very remote but the lodges were spacious with big comfortable beds. There's a pool and bar area in the main hotel. All the food we had was tasty. Overall we had a great stay here for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay with amazing views.
Highly recommend staying here. The views of the canyon are amazing and all the guest ‘chalets’ are situated along the rim of the canyon. They are very comfortable, considering this place is in the middle of nowhere (the drive to the lodge is bumpy but lovely too). The staff are all friendly and helpful. The food is excellent too. Thought it was very good value especially considering the price included dinner and it is so far away from anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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fantastic view
One of the most beautiful settings for a lodge you can ever imagine. Beautiful chalets. The guided trip into Fish River Canyon is highly recommended. The staff were the friendliest we encountered in Namibia and that's saying something because all Namibians have been very friendly. A maintenance man named Old Joe fixed a puncture in my tyre for free. Warning: We did the final 19km drive to the lodge in a two-wheel drive saloon (goingless than 20 kmh), but I would never do it again - an SUV is the minimum required.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ceri

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Birthday Stay as par of a long trip
This was a birthday stay at this excellent lodge - on the rim of the canyon. The 104 km drive on a track was a bit of a long one particularly in a VW Polo - the last 19 km is fine but there is one section on the "main" gravel road that includes sand and then gravel hitting the underside of the car. Same going back the following day! Food good and service fine. The first hotel I've stayed at where we issued with ear plugs at check in - because of the wind!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular location on the edge of the canyon
A gem in the deep south of Namibia. This lodge has a great location with most spectacular views from every spot on the premises including the chalets. The service was very warm and welcoming and the staff tried to make sure we optimise our experience time and cost wise. Although not young child friendly due to its location right on the canyon edge with no fences, our two kids (5 and 8) were warmly welcomed and made very comfortable at this lodge. The sundowner drive is wonderful and a self guided walk along the edge is quite easy and a great diversion. The decor was contemporary but grounded in local natural materials. The food was good and the prices overall felt reasonable. Not to be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Canberra

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Fantastic location and great facilities
This lodge really is on the edge of eternity. The food was high quality even though it was a set menu each night. Great choice of wine and beer. Wind could get noisy at night but we quickly got use to it. The short (1-2 hour) walks along the rim were worth it, especially at sunset or early in he morning. We strongly recommend either the drive or walk into the canyon as it is the only way to truely appreciate the vastness of the place and experience it's 3 different levels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Two nights is enough.
An amazing setting. Good food. Nice staff Expensive on site tours. You don't need a guide for the rim walks - really not worth it . The 'endless trails' turned out to be one in each direction. Need a guide for the hikes down into the canyon ; that's all.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel, Montréal

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Unforgettable
The location of this place, in itself, makes it a once in a lifetime experience. Unique and breathtaking situation directly over the canyon. In addition, the minimalist design, pure lines, use of local stones, delicate hues of colour, refinement of details... provide an exceptional discovery for the aesthetes and the nature lovers. Everything is done to satisfy the clientele. The staff is friendly, professional and respectful. The food is refined. The ambiance is subdued luxury at its best.

6/10 Okay

KM

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Remote, Relaxing Retreat.
Good destination for a remote couples retreat. Quiet with awesome views. Food, rooms and service good. Advise 4x4 as road conditions poor. Would not advise for family destination.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Lodge with a View
This Lodge has a breathtaking view as you step outside onto the Deck area - right on the edge of the Fish River Canyon. The Staff a friendly and efficient, the food is good, the rooms are comfortable and its well worth visiting.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, London

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Fish River
Fish River Lodge is one of a kind, set on the very rim of the second largest canyon in the world. Restaurant, lobby and rooms have second to none views. Service and food and activities were all of excellent standard. The lodge is very remote and a good unsealed drive to access but well worth the effort. Absolutely spectacular.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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The Fish River Lodge offers breathtaking views. you could not have a better position to see the Fish River Canyon. Staff and food was excellent. unfortunately we booked 2 rooms and only got one to share even though that I paid for 2 rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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Super view and expirience
Great Lodge, is recomanded. Count on a long dirt road before you go! But is worth.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Fantastic
Amazing and relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Dirk, Cape Town

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Wonderful stay
Beautiful accommodation at even more beautiful location. No complaints, just compliments. If you plan to stay more days, make sure you book one of the excursions into the crater.

8/10 Good

Martin, Johannesburg

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A room with a View
Fantastic setting, good food, great staff, challenging road to lodge :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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FishRiverCanyon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hervorragende Unterkunft, sehr nettes Personal, Lage einzigartig, Essen gehobene Klasse - rundum perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marieke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een prachtige en unieke plek. mooie accommodatie ,ruim en netjess. Het uitzicht over de canyon was grandioos.We maakten een dagtrip de canyon in naar een rockpool, met mooi en helder water, heerlijke lunch en 1 van de hoogtepunten van onze trip in Namibië. Enige minpunt: als het hard waaide (en dat doet het daar regelmatig) dan giert het om je huisje en is slapen lastig.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Journeys Namibia on Oct 24, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience at lodge with us.The trip down to the rock pools are very special and we are very pleased you could enjoy it with us.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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Der Ausblick ist schlicht unschlagbar. Personal und Service ausgezeichnet - nicht nur wegen der abendlich im Bett positionierten Wärmflasche:) Abendessen bei Kaminfeuer sehr gut und auch das Frühstücksbuffet bestens. Der Canyondrive war lohnenswert und abenteuerlich. Wir verbrachten hier zwei herausragend tolle Tage auf unserer dreiwöchigen Namibiareise.
Response from Journeys Namibia on Oct 24, 2023
We are very glad to know your stay with us on the edge of eternity was enjoyed and memorable.Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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Immer noch eine top Lodge im Fish river canyon. Mangels Heizung wurden uns auf die Nacht (tiefe Temperaturen) Wärmeflaschen ins Bett gelegt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Journeys Namibia on Sep 29, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Traveled with partner
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What an amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raissa

Traveled with partner
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Qualsiasi cosa desideri c'è. Struttura fantastica,panorama da svenimento, solo il rumore del vento ti accompagna. Cura per il minimo dettaglio,dai tappi per le orecchie alla borsa dell'acqua calda nel letto. Un cielo così pieno di stelle non lo avevo mai visto. Cucina definibile gourmet,eccezionale. È il Paese delle meraviglie!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Journeys Namibia on May 11, 2023
Thank you for your review.We are very pleased you enjoyed your night with us under the milky way.

10/10 Excellent

Christoph Stephan

Traveled with partner
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Tolle exclusive Lodge mit gigantischem Blick. Der extreme Wind war ein Erlebnis
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is stunning, the drive in the canyon and the swimming in the river is great, foods is very good. Downside is the noise that the wind can generate in the room (you get earplugs for this), no aircon in the room but it’s understandable and manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Bernd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
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Super Location. Kann den Canyon Drive empfehlen 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Genial
Es war genial, mehr gibt es nicht zu sagen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Angelika, Deutschland

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
positiv: Lage direkt am Canyon-Rand, grandiose Aussicht, Peronal am Check-in sehr freundlich und kompetent negativ: Zimmer werden nur gekehrt, nicht geputzt, Personal im Restaurant ist überwiegend eher gelangweilt, langsam und hochnäsig, wenig Auswahl bei den Speisen, Toaster defekt, Saft war verdünnt und mit Zucker versetzt, Wege schlecht beleuchtet und unsicher(Taschenlampe wird überreicht), Zimmer nachts sehr laut durch Wind, der aus dem Canyon hochsteigt(Oropacks werden bei Anmeldung direkt ausgeteilt)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Journeys Namibia on Jan 7, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us and highlighting points for us to focus on. We are busy with renovations to hopefully lesson the effects of the wind at night and also staff training during the new year. Fish River Lodge hopes to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Anke, Dreieich

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TOP
Atemberaubende Aussicht und Landschaft. Tolles Appartement, schönes Restaurant mit Pool. Sehr gutes Essen, sehr guter Service. Tolle Anlage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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Un sogno! Troppo bello per essere vero. Vista stupenda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019