Offering a casino and quiet street view, Green Kalahari Guesthouse is set in Upington, 4.3 km from Upington Golf Club and 3.7 km from Kalahari-Oranje Museum. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A patio with outdoor furniture and inner courtyard views is offered in every unit. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Railway Station (Upington) is 4.2 km from the guest house, while Spitskop Nature Reserve is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Upington Airport, 2 km from Green Kalahari Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Upington
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracey
    South Africa South Africa
    This is a jewel in Upington. Everything exceeded our expectation. The room was beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. We will certainly stay here again on our way to and from Kgalagadi. Highly recommend
  • De
    Namibia Namibia
    Really lovely and they had so much to offer chocolates on the bed and rusks with coffee and tea, water in the fridge . Soaps and stuff in the bathroom it was beautiful and clean really amazing I loved it it was perfect 😍
  • Sherron
    South Africa South Africa
    loved that you could self check in, very clean and beautiful the pictures on their website doesn't do it justice, it's clean and comfortable, would definitely come again.
  • Janele
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and spacious room. Close to shop and hospital.
  • Libby
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit was in the suburbs but close drive to restaurants and shops. The room was tastefully furnished and decorated and very clean and modern. It was compact with everything one required for a night stayover with a fabulous bathroom and shower...
  • Maria
    South Africa South Africa
    It was comfortable, beautifully put together, and exceptionally clean. The rooms even had a beautiful fragrance. Thank you. We felt special
  • Nomads
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have already submitted a full review as we stayed at the property both before and after our Kgalagadi visit. We were pleased to have the same excellent room & very comfortable & convenient stay.
  • Nomads
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean& smart & wonderfully comfortable. Linens high quality. Fittings & layout were excellent. Good security. Very friendly & helpful. Good wifi & heating.Toiletries provided & tea coffee sugar water & rusks. Shame it was only 1 night at a...
  • Dori
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent property. Everything is extremely clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to nice restaurant. Great location.
  • Patrick
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is so spacious and neat. Very good for a long stay also

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • How far from Mxolisi Dickson stadium 🏟?

    Good day, 3.7km Regards, Green Kalahari Guesthouse
    Answered on 8 December 2023
  • Do you have pool,breakfast

    Hi, no pool and no meals. Regards
    Answered on 11 July 2023
  • Can I park and get power to the car for the fridge? What is the latest I can book in

    Dear Guest, 1. Yes, we got an outside power point with huge parking area. 2. You can check-in before midnight please, just update us on your estimated arrival time. Regards GKG
    Answered on 7 November 2023
  • We are 3 couples, planning to stay over on Saturday night. Just want to find out if there is a area that we can watch the rugby on dstv 201 or 211

    Good day, Supersport is available in all our rooms. Regards, Magda Smith Green Kalahari Guesthouse
    Answered on 20 October 2023
  • Are you pet friendly

    Good day, No pets allowed. Regards, Magda Smith Green Kalahari Guesthouse
    Answered on 23 October 2023

Managed by Johan & Magda Smith

Company review score: 9.4Based on 213 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are well known for our cleanliness, outstanding service and well-maintained garden. *Smoking is allowed on the patio, ask reception for an ashtray. *During Loadshedding, allow 6 seconds for the sliding gate to open after pushing the button. *Sliding gate auto close after 6 seconds.

Property information

Green Kalahari Guesthouse offers comfortable and stylish accommodation, and is situated in Oosterville, Upington, Northern Cape. Perfect for guests looking for a leisure or corporate getaway, close to a variety of facilities and entertainment. This accommodation is fully fenced with ample free parking and we go green with solar technology geysers installed. Further, we offer Dstv with 88 channels including All Sport channels in HD, all radio stations and Free uncapped High-Speed Wi-Fi. Accommodation comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 of which can be converted into one family unit. These rooms are tastefully decorated and are equipped with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Facilities included in these rooms are a working desk, air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a microwave, tea- and coffee-making amenities, towels, toiletries as well as a hairdryer. Each apartment has its own private Patio and Entrance. Green Kalahari Guesthouse is in close proximity to numerous private medical facilities, schools and the Kalahari Mall as well as museums, a game park and Desert Palace Hotel & Casino where golf is also available to enjoy.

Neighbourhood information

At Augrabies Falls, you will be awed by the water thundering down the gorge. There are also plenty of other attractions to explore nearby, including a wide variety of flowers and animals, and the inimitable views from the Moon Rock. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons, where imposing camel thorn trees provide shade for huge black-mane lions and vantage points for leopard. Kalahari Orange Museum is housed in the buildings erected by the Reverend Schröder in 1875 as a church and mission station. Domestic items dating from that era and articles relating to the history of Upington and the Lower Orange River. Kalahari Cataract Eye and Day Theatre. Medicross day theatres provide patients and medical practitioners with a professional, high-quality service that is affordable and accessible. The surgical procedures that can be undertaken in the day theatres, Upington Medi-Clinic is a private hospital group operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. Upington Green Kalahari Mall is Upington’s first, very own super-regional shopping center. With its wide variety of shops, services and leisure options, shoppers can enjoy more than 70 stores. Various Restaurants & take away.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Green Kalahari Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Casino
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
Good free WiFi 23 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Ironing service
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Green Kalahari Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 165 per child, per night
    1 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 165 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 165 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Green Kalahari Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Green Kalahari Guesthouse

    • Room options at Green Kalahari Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Yes, Green Kalahari Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Green Kalahari Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Casino
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Green Kalahari Guesthouse is 2 miles from the centre of Upington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Green Kalahari Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Green Kalahari Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.