With a stay at River Crossing Lodge in Windhoek, you'll be 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Avis Dam and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Maerua Mall. .This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Katutura Township and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Christ Church.
What's nearby
The Grove Mall of Namibia - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
Independence Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Maerua Mall - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Avis Dam - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
Katutura Township - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
Getting around
Windhoek Station - 33 min drive
Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Slowtown Coffee Roasters - 23 min drive
Col'Cacchio pizzeria - 22 min drive
KFC - 22 min drive
Sante Fe Spur Steak Ranch - 23 min drive
The Stellenbosch Wine Bar And Bistro - 14 min drive
About this property
River Crossing Lodge
River Crossing Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
At River Crossing Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
River Crossing Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Library
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
52-cm TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: NAD 605.00 per person
Airport shuttle fee per child: NAD 425.00 (from 1 to 5 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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River Crossing Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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River Crossing Lodge is a rest for your soul. Magnificent views, excellent food, nice and comfortable rooms.
I enjoyed the firm bed and the option to book with their mouth-watering dinner included. I enjoyed walking around on the property and would highly recommend if you are in the area.
If you want to start your Namibia holiday straight after landing, this is a good place to start. Only 8 mins drive to Windhoek, it has stunning views from almost anywhere on the property, friendly staff, good food (dinner and breakfast). Visits from Cody the cat was a bonus.
Very nice location with great views: either towards the hills or towards the city. Great and friendly service with a smile. Rooms are well done with space for luggage. A small personal patio (or stoep as they call it) with comfortable chairs when used with the cushions from the inside chairs.
One of the most spectacular places I've had the pleasure to stay at. Lovely views, friendly staff (especially Kody the "customer relations manager") and superb room
This is a unique place to stay and enjoy the true Namibian experience. The servers are quite attentive and friendly. The breakfast buffet is satisfying. Having an evening meal outside and looking the lights of Windhoek is a must thing.
Great location for the airport. About 20 mins by taxi/shuttle. Great views. Evening meal was excellent but choice limited to a set menu of one! Room was very comfortable. Good views from patio and restaurant. I’d definitely recommend
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Mar 23, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Topnotch lodging accommodations, clean and friendly. Bring Bino’s for the wildlife out back !
Wonderful stay for our first night in Namibia. Not far from the airport and town but beautiful surroundings in nature. Staff extremely welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed a delicious three course dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend.
Beautiful surroundings. The hotel manager organized a beautiful drive around the area. We saw lots of animals and a gorgeous sunset…highly recommended!
My room was its own beautifully designed little house with an unobstructed view! It felt like I was the only one on the whole property whenever I was in it. The staff is incredible and I couldn’t believe how good the food was. Truly exceptional. It’s in the hills just outside Windhoek and is one of the most relaxing places I’ve ever stayed. I booked it for my first night in Namibia and was extremely annoyed that I hadn’t booked it for my last.
The view from this property, the nice rooms with the patios to enjoy the view and peace, the amazing food and wonderful staff as well as beautiful overall facility and pool area are some of the main factors I liked this hotel so much. The homemade bread is a total winner and the dinner was absolutely deliciously the service impeccable and set the tone for our trip. Recommend staying here and will be staying here again on my next visit.
A perfect place to stay after a long overnight flight. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were comfortable and quiet. Restaurant meals were lovely - tasty and very well cooked. We had an excellent night's sleep and were sorry that our plans meant that we could not stay longer.
A nice lodge, composed of cottages in the middle of nature, with two beautiful swimming pools and also a restaurant open air. We recommend it, it's close to Windhoek and also practical if you arrive or depart from Hosea Kutako Airport
marina
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kritsana
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful lodge with very kind and helpful staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the food is very good (the dinner set menu was excellent!). A major highlight is the sunset view—simply amazing. Having two swimming pools is a great bonus. Very good value for money.
Important Tip: Do not rely solely on Google Maps for directions as it is currently incorrect. Be sure to check the driving directions sent by the hotel (they usually send them a few days before arrival) to ensure you find the lodge easily. Would definitely stay here again!