Escape to the mountains at Fish River Lodge, where a warm welcome awaits. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and unwind in style with a massage or other spa services. Enjoy stunning views from the terrace, cool off in the outdoor pool, or relax by the fireplace in the lobby.
When visiting Fish River Canyon, Fish River Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in Swedish massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a terrace are other features.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
21 buildings/towers
Built in 2009
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for NAD 60 for 30 minutes (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Fish River Lodge
Fish River Lodge Namibia/Fish River Canyon
Fish River Lodge Fish River Canyon
Fish River Fish River Canyon
Fish River Lodge Namibia/Fish Canyon
Fish River Lodge Lodge
Fish River Lodge Fish River Canyon
Fish River Lodge Lodge Fish River Canyon
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Fish River Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Fish River Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fish River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Fish River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Fish River Lodge also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Fish River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
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Reviews
Fish River Lodge Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
What a view!
Cry
Cry, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2024
The Lodge is situated on the edge of the canyon with spectacular views. The rooms are comfortable and clean, with a nice big shower, however, the shower head fixture had been fixed with a finger plaster and was shooting water out in all directions.
The food is ok, not great, and I would have expected a higher quality at a lodge in this price range.
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
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.
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Stunning place at the edge of the Fish River Canon!
Almost everything is great, but there are two issues the Lodge should care about:
WIFI: If all the guests are crowded with their devices on the 20m² where you have Wifi reception and then want to make constant WhatsApp calls, then you should urgently think about a better WIFI (preferably also in the rooms)!
Pool: the pool is great and I don't want to imply that the water in the pool isn't clean, but if you can't see the bottom at a depth of approx. 1.5 m because the water isn't clear, then you get a bad feeling.
Oliver
Oliver, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
The view from the lodge was nice, though I don’t think it was worth the extremely long drive to get there (the detour to this lodge added 3 days to our itinerary). I was disappointed by the guided full-day hike into the canyon. The guided hike had a large (and very loud) group of about 10 people, and the guide Fillamon didn’t speak much English so he didn’t really tell us any interesting facts about the canyon or anything else. He also walked much too fast, not pausing for enough breaks. The guided hike has almost no good views as you hike deeper into the canyon; that’s the problem with downhill hikes. The sundowner was similarly crowded with loud people (a group of at least 20), which really detracted from the nature experience. We didn’t experience that many crowds anywhere else in Namibia. However, you can do some self-guided hikes along the rim of the canyon, and that was nice. I wish they just allowed you to hike into the canyon without a guide; I don’t really feel like you need a guide for it if they’d just provide a map, so it’s frustrating that you’re not allowed to do it without a guide.
Marina
Marina, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Just an all around exceptional lodge. Long drive to and from so spend two nights.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Everything was fine, we liked it very much
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Everything was perfect
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2023
What an amazing experience
Kathrin
Kathrin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2022
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.
Gilles
Gilles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Struttura unica ed esclusiva, costruita proprio sul bordo del canyon. Le camere bellissime, lussuose e spaziose anche loro affacciate sul canyon. Abbiamo inoltre apprezzato la possibilità di fare escursioni scendendo all’interno del canyon, solo questo lodge permette tali attività in quanto ha un accesso esclusivo. Noi abbiamo optato per il canyon drive ed è stato molto bello e interessante
Davide
Davide, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Tolle Lage und die hat ihren Preis
Die Lodge ist deutlich teurer als vergleichbare Lodges in weniger guter Lage. Aber den Preis ist es trotzdem wert.
Dinner und Frühstück sind gut. Jetzt im Juli ist es abends sehr kalt in den Zimmern, aber es ist trotzdem auszuhalten.
Ich empfehle den Rimwalk (ca. 2 Stunden hin und zurück). Nur hier hat man einen richtig guten Ausblick auf den Canyon.
Der Canyon Drive ist ebenfalls zu empfehlen. Aber Achtung: Es klingt wie ein gemütlicher Ausflug, ist aber aufgrund Straßenverhältnisse (teilweise fährt man einfach über die Steine) auch ziemlich anstrengend. Am besten die vordere Sitzreihe wählen, da sitzt man am niedrigsten.
Holger
Holger, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Wahnsinnslodge gleich am Schgluchtabhang
Die Lodge ist gleich am Abhang zur Schlucht und liegt phantastisch. Das Essen ist sehr köstlich, und der Service ist phänomenal. Wilhelm hat uns in die Schlucht gefahren mit dem Landrover. Und auch gleich ein Essen hingezaubert. Ein toller Multitasker: Driver, Cook, Hospitality-Experte, lieber Mensch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl geführt. Unbedingt 2-3 Nächte buchen. Die Fahrt in die Schlucht MUSS sein.
Guido
Guido, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Hier stimmt einfach alles! Sehr gutes Essen und freundliches Personal.
Micha
Micha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
L’endroit est exceptionnel, la route est longue mais quelle découverte ! Grande chambre très confortable avec vue imprenable, très bons services. La cuisine est bonne et variée. Bonnes prestations proposées. Guide très intéressant.
Wifi en panne mais suite à de violents orages
PASCALE
PASCALE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt
Karlheinz
Karlheinz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Phantastische Oase direkt am Rand des Fish River Canyons. Traumhafter Blick mit schönem Pool. Super Service. Sehr schöne Chalets mit Außendusche. Anfahrt die letzten 20 km ein echtes Abenteuer. Besser mit 4x4.
Michaela
Michaela, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2024
Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft in einzigartiger Umgebung
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Die Fish River Lodge ist ein echtes Highlight einer Namibia-Rundreise. Alleine die (lange) Anfahrt über teilweise herausfordernde Schotterstraßen vermittelt einem das Gefühl von Abgeschiedenheit.
Die Lage direkt am Rande des Fish River Canyons ist einzigartig. Die Chalets sind ein Traum. Groß, modern und doch in die Landschaft eingepasst. Mit wunderschönem Blick aus dem Fenster. Zudem besteht die Möglichkeit die Matratzen nach draußen zu verlagern und den unglaublichen Sternenhimmel zu genießen.
So einen Sternenhimmel wie dort habe ich noch nie gesehen. Auch nicht an anderen Orten in Namibia. Die völlige Abwesenheit von störenden Lichtquellen und die klare Luft machen das zu einem unvergessenen Erlebnis.
Abendessen und Frühstück waren vorzüglich, wie auch der gesamte Service. Leider hatten wir nur eine Nacht gebucht und konnten daher den Canyon-Drive nicht mitmachen.
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Hervorragende Unterkunft, sehr nettes Personal, Lage einzigartig, Essen gehobene Klasse - rundum perfekt
Monika
Monika, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2023
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.
Marieke
Marieke, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
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.
Andreas
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
Immer noch eine top Lodge im Fish river canyon.
Mangels Heizung wurden uns auf die Nacht (tiefe Temperaturen) Wärmeflaschen ins Bett gelegt.
Rita
Rita, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2023
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!
Raissa
Raissa, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2023
Tolle exclusive Lodge mit gigantischem Blick. Der extreme Wind war ein Erlebnis