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Waterside Cottages & Villas is located on the banks of the Notwane River, a 8.7 mi drive from Gaborone CBD. Guests can relax in luxurious thatched, self-catering cottages, nestled among unspoiled bush and natural surroundings. The spacious cottages are equipped with a private patio, satellite TV, microwave, small fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, basin and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi is available. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and BBQ facilities in the privacy of their own cottage, admiring the surrounding views. Enjoy local dishes at the renowned Mokolodi Restaurant, 5-minutes' drive from Waterside Cottages & Villas. There is also a selection of restaurants and bars in the city.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Gaborone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Boemo
    Botswana Botswana
    A beautiful space to chill and relax, clean, friendly and responsive host.
  • Wamwanduka
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is magnificent. Host was very friendly and helpful. Very responsive to questions. A bird watcher's dream. Saw hornbills, weaver birds etc in our garden. Pool was sparkling clean and there was a cool tortoise in the garden 😃. Our kids...
  • Wangu
    Botswana Botswana
    The shower opening out to the plunge pool and braai area were my favorite. The tranquility is amazing.
  • Kimberly
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful location. Great communication from Cilia
  • Prathap
    Botswana Botswana
    Everything about the property is wonderful But bear in mind the following 1. If you have a kid, the pool is deep 2. The breakfast dosnt include any eggs or meat
  • Edith
    Botswana Botswana
    Everything about that place is beautiful and exquisite ❤️
  • Peter
    Botswana Botswana
    The venue was peaceful and quiet, and the house was elegant and well equipped.
  • Sethunya
    Botswana Botswana
    Beautiful property. Great views. I love the attention to detail in the everything… like it’s always an experience even though we have been there so many times
  • Lindve
    South Africa South Africa
    These cottages are in a quiet area, in the bush south of Gabarone maybe 10kms. Our Villa was big and very nicely decorated and appointed. The outdoor area was also big with a 6 seat table and chairs, and a seating area with couch and chairs,...
  • Lerato
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect, out of the city but still a short drive to get to Gaborone. Easy to find. Beautiful interior and exterior. Love the lake and picnic spots. Staff was friendly.

Managed by Cilla Golding

Company review score: 9.3Based on 983 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have lived and worked in Botswana since 1994. We love the diversity Botswana has to offer and couldn't imagine ourselves living anywhere else.

Property info

Waterside Cottages provides a tranquil setting just 12km from Gaborone City Centre where you can escape from business meetings in the city and be one with nature in completely unspoilt African bushveld.

Neighborhood info

All the properties in our neighbourhood range in size from 4-6 hectares therefore providing privacy. Each property owner has developed their property in their unique way. Our choice was to keep ours in its natural state for our guests to enjoy.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Waterside Cottages & Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Breakfast in the room

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Waterside Cottages & Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Waterside Cottages & Villas

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waterside Cottages & Villas on this page.

    • The prices at Waterside Cottages & Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Waterside Cottages & Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Waterside Cottages & Villas is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Guests staying at Waterside Cottages & Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Waterside Cottages & Villas (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

        • 2 guests
        • 4 guests
        • 6 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Waterside Cottages & Villas is 8.1 miles from the center of Gaborone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Waterside Cottages & Villas (subject to availability) that have:

        • 1 bedroom
        • 2 bedrooms
        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, Waterside Cottages & Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.