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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge in Kasane with 2 restaurants and spa

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Property entrance
Exterior
Golf
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
The price is NZ$850
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Paraplegic Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Twin Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Executive Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Plot 2239, Chobe River, PO Box 266, Kasane

What's nearby

  • Mowana Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kasika Conservancy - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 12 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nando's Kasane - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loapi Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Serondella Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a free kid's club.

Languages

English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 116 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*
  • Shopping centre shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf lessons
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Mowana Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Serondella Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Pool Boma Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Savuti Bar – This cocktail bar overlooks the garden.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BWP 200 per person
  • Local area shuttle, shopping centre shuttle and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Cresta Mowana
Cresta Mowana Safari
Cresta Mowana Safari Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort Kasane
Mowana
Mowana Safari
Mowana Safari Hotel Kasane
Mowana Safari Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari & Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge Kasane

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and rafting, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, game drives and game viewing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa also has 3 bars, a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa like?
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is a short 1-minute walk from Cuando River and 3 minutes' walk from Mowana Golf Course.

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely place, with beautiful reception area, you see that it has been grand. However you also see that the hotel overall is old and in need of renovation. the pool needed cleaning (but that was general for all our stays in Botswana) and the bar at the pool was closed in the afternoon!! They was 2 girls but the answer was closed!! Luckily a young man came by and he accommodated us (we saw that he walked to the other bar to get our orders) We had a massage all 3 and it was really good.
Helene, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pianos, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the staff! Made it the best time!
Jeremy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is an excellent (and reasonably priced) property to stay at in Kasanee. Note that all hotels in Kasanee town use the same provider to drive or boat you into Chobe National Park. No matter where you stay, you'll see the same animals.
Dirk, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel has potential!
This hotel has potential to be fantastic but it lacks five star qualities. Reception staff were great - helpful and informative. Ordering food seems to be a problem- always takes long. Food menu could be better - the daily buffet lacked variety and not great to see flies on some of the dishes - staff just don’t seem to be on top of things. Hospitality is good - special shout out to Banks. The spa lacks imagination - presentation and spa ambience is lacking, but the massage was very good. The gym has outdated equipment and rusting dumbbells - not worth visiting. We Won’t be returning soon.
Revelyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe and orderly. Great service for boat and vehicle excursions to Chobe
Roscoe, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the river with plenty of trees and shelter
brendan, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great just some noisy guests ruined the quite
Amit BM, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Terrible service, felt like unwelcome guests
We didn't feel super welcomed here. There were lots of inconveniences due to terrible service that could have been avoided. For example, I confirmed pick up at the airport a few days before but when we got there on time, no one was there to get us. We had to ask the airport to call them. I asked about a tour to Zambia for Victoria Falls. The hotel said that wasn't possible. I asked them to double check and I never got a response. They did end up setting it up for us but our drive around Zambia was super sketchy, running his own errands the whole time. The food was also extremely expensive, especially considering the bad quality. They also tried to charge us double for a Chobe safari so we booked through another hotel. When we left, I asked ok so are we all good, do we need my credit card again? She said no and we left. Ten minutes later, our driver got a call and we turned around-turns out we did need to swipe our card again. Not sure why she hadn't done that while I was there and even asked her...also, expect a hour for anything. A chicken sandwich via room service will take a hour. A refill for an iced tea at lunch will take 15 minutes. Overall, service was awful for the price they charge. Worst service we've had in awhile...
Emily, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid B L, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great African style with friendly staff and a host of activities. Fantastic location. Food was outstanding!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The service could be slow, but overall our stay was lovely. We had a minor issue with our room the first evening, but were swiftly moved into another (and upgraded) room. Great setting, amazing excursions and local guides...and of course, the wonderful views.
3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Great hotel, good service right on the river.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid B L, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Not recommend
The hotel staff at reception were fantastic checking in and out as well as the activities desk superb. The rooms are dated but clean, the wifi is touch and go depending on where you are with in the resort. The food is average and over priced and not 5 star quality !! The staff in restaurant was ok but not again 5 star. Pool area was shabby and need a good clean and a lot of TLC again not worthy of a 5 star resort. Empty bottles and glasses left out on tables around pool area for 2 days no one cleans up!! Hotel Setting lovely but let down from the lack of maintenance. Overall a 2-3 star hotel at best but you are paying 5 star prices!! Would not recommend!!!
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8/10 Very good

Great Location and past
This hotel has all the amenities to compete with any world class hotel however it has not been well maintained for various reasons. Staff is pleasant but not always professionally trained. Emphasis is on catering to larger groups. Not disappointing but not as good as it could have been
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8/10 Very good

Expensive, but good.
We stayed in the Clinton Suite which was beautiful, very comfortable and spacious. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. An otherwise pleasant stay was marred by the fact that we had no wifi (our suite was apparently one of 2 which had no wifi (communication is very important to us so this did not go down well!). At over R6K per night, it was expensive compared to similar facilities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clocks
I only wish my room had a clock in it. None of my motel rooms had them in Africa though.
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good

On the Chobe River
10min to airport convene the for River photography. . Staff excellent go out of way to help you . Food is good not excellent. Comfortable bed a/c, and tv.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

African adventure
An amazing gem in the middle of nowhere, perfect to relax and get ready for more adventures
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is Awesome
Staff is friendly, kind and knowledgable. Rooms are well kept and bueatiful. Food is excellent fast service. Not sure why this hotel got some bad reviews but our experience was much better to a higher rated hotel in Vic Falls
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