Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Tranquil escape near Chobe wonders

Surrounded by serene natural beauty, this resort offers a tranquil escape with easy access to Chobe National Park. Delight in exceptional spa massages and thrilling boat excursions, making your stay truly memorable.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €435
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

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

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a canopy bed.

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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a canopy bed.

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

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a canopy bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a canopy bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

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

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a canopy bed.

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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a canopy bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Premier Suite)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Kasane, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is next to a golf course and on the riverwalk. The Prison Tree and Lesome Disaster Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River and Kasane Arts Centre. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Kasane travel guide
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Plot 2239, Chobe River, PO Box 266, Kasane

What's nearby

  • Mowana Golf Course
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Chobe Crocodile Farm
    11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
    13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Kazungula Bridge
    14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cresta Mowana Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Di Kubu
    5 min drive
  • Pepe Nero
    4 min drive
  • hungly lion
    11 min drive
  • Coffee Buzz
    3 min drive

About this property

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

  • Luxury lodge by the river
  • A free return airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Get out on the links at this lodge and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments or reflexology at Mowana Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
    • English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a local area shuttle
    • Express check-out, an outdoor pickleball court and a nature reserve
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 106 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities such as desk chairs and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and mini fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa on 24 Oct 2026 start from €435, 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 Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury lodge is steps away from Cuando River and Mowana Golf Course. Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River and Kasane Arts Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff! Made it the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location with beautiful river view! All the staffs are friendly with smiles. Although there were always big groups of tourists but we’ve been treated well at breakfast and dinner though we were just 2 of us. But the problem was the maintenance. After soaking in the bath just after 9 pm, I tried to have a shower but no hot water came out. No matter how long I waited, nothing happened, so I tried to ring reception—only to find that the telephone cable had come loose and I couldn’t get through. I had no choice but to put a jacket on over my pyjamas and walk down to reception to ask for maintenance. The maintenance man arrived after about ten minutes but couldn’t fix it; after waiting a little longer, he told me to move to another room where the shower was working. It was 10 pm and we were just about to go to bed, so I told them we’d go to that room the next morning just to have a shower, and went to sleep that night. Perhaps they’d managed to fix it, as the hot water was running the next morning and we were able to have a shower, but surely this shouldn’t happen at a hotel of this price range? Everything else was very good, so it was a real shame. One more thing. You’d be better off not ordering the ‘tomato and mozzarella’ salad at the restaurant. They might not even know what mozzarella is. It was very expensive, but what they served was simply a ‘tomato and cheese’ salad, no mozzarella at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river with plenty of trees and shelter
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and orderly. Great service for boat and vehicle excursions to Chobe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good but I did not get the room I paid for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
친절한 직원들과 훌륭한 강의 경치는 보츠와나에서의 첫인상을 완벽에 가깝게 만들어줬어요. 식당이나 보트 사파리 가격이 약간 비싸긴 했지만 현지 물가와 호텔의 입지를 생각하면 그럴만 하다고 생각합니다. 식당의 메뉴가 좀 아쉬웠어요.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
son miy amables
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just some noisy guests ruined the quite
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great African style with friendly staff and a host of activities. Fantastic location. Food was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, good service right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lindo hotel , buena comida, personal muy atento

Muy buenas instalaciones, la pileta, el muelle con barco para pasear por el rio. Y excelente el spa. El personal muy amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel com charme

lodge com decoraçao em madeira, muito bonito a beira rio zambezi, oferece passeios turisticos e safari boat, duas piscinas,um spa com varios serviços,sauna e quartos com varanda ampla e visual bonito
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clocks

I only wish my room had a clock in it. None of my motel rooms had them in Africa though.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staffs and good standard.

Excellent hotel, but dinner food selection is limited if you select alacalt menu
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

African adventure

An amazing gem in the middle of nowhere, perfect to relax and get ready for more adventures