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Xaro Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with free breakfast and spa services

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hiking
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
The current price is S$529
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Xaro Lodge

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Okavanga Delta, Shakawe

About this property

Xaro Lodge

Tentalow near Okavango Delta
At Xaro Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy boating, fishing and hiking/biking trails at this tentalow. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. The on-site restaurant, Xaro Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and massage treatment rooms
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Xaro Lodge offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and ceiling fans

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).

Languages

English, German

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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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Xaro Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Xaro Lodge?

As of 1 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xaro Lodge on 2 Jun, 2025 start from S$529.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Xaro Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Xaro Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Xaro Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Xaro Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Xaro Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM-5:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Xaro Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this tentalow are all-inclusive.

Where is Xaro Lodge located?

Situated in Shakawe, this tentalow is steps from Okavango Delta.

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Xaro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

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