Title: Xaus Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Xaus Lodge Lodge in Mier with free breakfast and an outdoor pool ![Gift shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3868300/3868235/8176b927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3868300/3868235/42155b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3868300/3868235/b203a535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3868300/3868235/52c6ff1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3868300/3868235/bee6004d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Xaus Lodge offers an eco-certified escape in tranquil rural surroundings. Travelers appreciate the upscale accommodations with a welcoming lobby fireplace that creates a warm atmosphere. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMier-Hotels-Xaus-Lodge.h3868235.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMier-Hotels-Xaus-Lodge.h3868235.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-26.15004%2C20.25652&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7jjxdLdQuzR6DIBUGgTNl1hrW7o=) Dune 91, Off The Auob River Road, Kgalagadi, Mier, Northern Cape #### What's nearby - ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km ## About this property ### Xaus Lodge Upscale lodge in a rural location At Xaus Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall - A gift shop and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Xaus Lodge include comforts such as furnished patios, as well as amenities like free bottled water. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Safari ### Family friendly - In-room crib - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Outdoors - In a national park - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Banquet hall - Built in 2002 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free crib ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you 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 For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Rooms are available at any time after 2:30 PM at the Kamqua picnic site. Check-out is upon arrangement after breakfast. Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours must notify this property in advance. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 8450 per vehicle (roundtrip) 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 This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Xaus Lodge Rooibrak Xaus Rooibrak Xaus Lodge Mier Xaus Mier Xaus Lodge Mier Xaus Lodge Lodge Xaus Lodge Lodge Mier ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Xaus Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Xaus Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Xaus Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Xaus Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Xaus Lodge? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Xaus Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 8450 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Xaus Lodge located? > Situated in a national park, this lodge is steps from ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Xaus Lodge Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 6.8 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Very poor value-for-money ratio Both my fiancé and I love adventures and we have no problem with living under local conditions and circumstances such as in the Kgalagadi like showering with salt water, being some days without WiFi and any other connection to the outside world, etc. But what !Xaus offers is simply a rip-off! Serving greasy pork belly on Christmas Eve with a cold soup as a starter, needing to pay for drinks at lunch and dinner, having no fridge with cold drinks available and no AC in the cottages, being provided with just a small drinking bottle like school children which we had to refill at a water dispenser in the dining room, having electricity for only two hours during the day to operate the ventilator in the heat (approximately 45 degrees Celsius), etc. is not acceptable for the amount we paid. We clearly want to exclude the guides from our critics. The guided tours were very informative and interesting. Our résumé: The value-for-money ratio is very very poor! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### D Jan 6, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Huge potential wasted The hotel is in a private concession (owned by the local tribes) within the Kgalagadi national park. A truly beautiful place, though hard to get to. The location is incredibly peaceful and picturesque, and I am very happy we got to see it. The hotel is also owned by the community, though managed by a professional manager. This is where the problems begin, I'd say. In summary, the issues with the hotel were as follows: - it is not eco. The electricity runs on a diesel generator and only works for a few hours a day (not at night). For a location in the middle of the desert one would have expected solar panels (!), but there were none (!) - the rooms and overall facilities were not renovated in decades and are rather dilapidated - broken wooden planks etc. There is a water hole with a light on it to see animals during the night and it was broken for 2 nights of our 3 night stay, so we couldn't see the night wildlife there. The pool is tiny and hasn't been cleaned in weeks - it's really rather disgusting. - some of the staff are super nice (like Linky, the Head Chef). Others, like the head guide, are frankly lazy and bored. They are all (other than the manager) locals. The guide point is super important here - he was responsive only when asked, drove the car too quickly on drives and helped very little in identifying wildlife (the guests did most of the spotting). One could easily fix it up and make it nicer with limited investment. This is the most disappointing thing. ##### D Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Russell Nov 5, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unlike any other - elevated overlooking 1km wide p Get remote. Drive 91 orange sand dunes to reach !Xaus. Great place to chill out but also bags to do. Great staff, loadsa knowledge, very tasty and hearty food. Stayed four days and thoroughly enjoyed. ##### Russell ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 23, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ruhige und einmalige Lage Die Lodge ist seit etwas über einem Jahr unter neuer Führung. Der aktuelle Manager gibt sich grösste Mühe und ist als Ansprechpartner stets erreichbar. Die Anfahrt ist wirklich einzigartig und führt über 90 Sanddünen. Daher sollte man den Service nutzen und das eigene Auto stehen lassen. Die Lodge hat alles was man braucht, dass Strom nicht 24 Std. zur Verfügung steht, das Wasser im Zimmer relativ salzig ist und der kleine Pool (welcher Luxus mitten in der Wüste !) viele Bienen anzieht - ist wohl logisch und für 1 - 3 Tage zu verschmerzen. Das Essen hat mich positiv überrascht - sehr lecker. Die einheimischen Mitarbeitenden verhalten sich freundlich, sind aber eher zurückhaltend. Die Ruhe, die Aussicht, die Touren zu Fuss und per Jeep sind sehr schön - DARUM ist man da und bezahlt dafür. Grosse Tiere sind eher selten zu sehen (wer Glück hat, aber auch Kalahari Löwen). Außerdem hat man hier meist einen wunschderschönen Sternenhimmel. Man überlege sich die Transportwege und Kosten, vor allem das Süsswasser aus dem Grundwasser zu holen - das kann nicht billig sein. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion, Rüschlikon Nov 13, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Eine grossartige Erfahrung Die Lodge liegt etwas abgelegen, aber das macht es so grossartig. Nur Ruhe, absolut entspannend, tolles Sternenbild. Die Servicequalität ist sehr gut. Das Hotel hat alles ausser Telefonempfang und nur Strom zu gewissen Zeiten. Essen war gut. Es wird schon bei der Buchung nach Allergien gefragt. Es gibt unterschiedliche Aktivitäten und man lernt viel über die Gegend und die Kultur der Buschmänner. Es liegt abgelegen und Wasser ist ein knappes Gut. Kleine Pannen sind nicht ausgeschlossen, aber das Personal und Management ist gut vorbereitet. Für uns hat es gepasst und wir können es nur weiterempfehlen ##### Marion ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 12, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-Hilton-Cincinnati-Netherland-Plaza.h5818.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Des Grands Hommes](https://www.expedia.ca/Paris-Hotels-Hotel-Des-Grands-Hommes.h900038.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in Old Orchard Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Orchard-Beach-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d9256-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Eagan](https://www.expedia.ca/Eagan-Hotels.d7092.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Harvie Heights](https://www.expedia.ca/Harvie-Heights-Hotels.d500752.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Poets Cove Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Pender-Island-Hotels-Poets-Cove-Resort-Spa.h1077150.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Back Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Back-Bay-Boston-Hotels.0-n800016-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Middle Beach Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tofino-Hotels-Middle-Beach-Lodge.h1784869.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Sheraton-Vancouver-Wall-Centre.h11699.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in British Columbia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-British-Columbia-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d11117-tCheapHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cartagena-Hotels-Dreams-Karibana-Cartagena-Golf-Spa-Resort-All-Inclusive.h16523451.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Windsor Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Windsor-Downtown.h27074.Hotel-Information) > > [Treadwell Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-Treadwell-Inn.h35714392.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Midland-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Conference-Centre.h23922.Hotel-Information) > > [The All New Grace Bay Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Providenciales-Hotels-THE-ALL-NEW-GRACE-BAY-SUITES.h38338087.Hotel-Information) > > [Gioberti Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Gioberti-Art-Hotel.h13300467.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyz/calgary-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Velas (SJZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sjz/toronto-to-sao-jorge-island) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mnl/toronto-to-manila) > > [Flights from Paris (CDG) to Malta (MLK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cdg/mlk/paris-to-malta) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Venice (VCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/vce/vancouver-to-venice) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yyc/toronto-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/myr/hamilton-to-myrtle-beach) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Bradford](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bradford.d6340983.Car-Rental-Guide) ### General > [Visit Gunners Cove](https://www.expedia.ca/Gunners-Cove.dx3000392477) > > [Visit Smiths Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Smiths-Falls.dx6057824) > > [Visit Missouri](https://www.expedia.ca/Missouri.dx227)