The Waterfront, Maun

The Waterfront, Maun Bed and Breakfast in Namibia

8.9

Excellent(483 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Namibia

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Located within 7.7 km of Nhabe Museum in Maun, The Waterfront, Maun features accommodation with seating area. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 King • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Shower

2 Single or 1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

1 King • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Bath

2 Single or 1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

££££

The Waterfront, Maun

££££

8.9

Excellent(483 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Namibia

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Located within 7.7 km of Nhabe Museum in Maun, The Waterfront, Maun features accommodation with seating area. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 King • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Shower

2 Single or 1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

1 King • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Bath

2 Single or 1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.9

Excellent(483 Reviews)

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8.0

May 2024

Pic up from airport great and wonderful hospitality

Efficient and clean

Nothing

5.0

Apr 2024

Not worth the price

The people were extremely kind! It was clean and the bed was comfy.

From the reviews and photos, we expected something totally different. They all were so enthousiastic! This is more of a motel-vibe. On arrival we learned there was no food available at all, so another taxi drive to the restaurant the host recommended. The taxi from and to airport, from and to restaurant (which is a must since there’s nothing else) we payed €75 for the taxi alone. We just trusted it and went with it, not sure what a normal price would be. The people are kind, but the price is way of charts for what you get. We booked a room here for the bath and like mentioned in other reviews: the water is pretty brown and smelly. So we didn’t take a bath. No big deal, but everything summed up just was.. disappointing for the money we payed. Anyway.. it did what we needed it to do: offer a clean, comfortable bed, but that’s it. If that’s what you’re looking for: perfect place, but bring some snacks.. ;)

10.0

Apr 2024

Repos, planification et sérénité

Un accueil exceptionnel. Patrick est TRES aidant, notamment en cas de problème. Il possède plein de renseignements utiles et n'hesite pas a prendre son téléphone pour débrouiller des situations qui pourraient être problématiques. L'intégration du coût d'un taxi dans la note finale avec paiement par carte, lorsque l'on n'a rendu le véhicule de location, permet de ne pas revenir en France avec des Pullas inutiles. Excellents conseils sur des restaurants alentours, pas cher et tres bon. Patrick peut même réserver une table. Les chambres sont grandes et toutes orientées sur la rivière. Bonne insonorisation, bonne literie, excellent aménagement. Clim réversible, moustiquaire, café thé et eau en bouteille à disposition dans la chambre. Grande salle de bain. Petit dej copieux avec des produits maison. Tout est propre et bien entretenu. Excellent WiFi, partout. Bonne signalisation depuis la route principale. Ce lieu est idéal pour planifier des excursions dans l'Okavongo ou pour finir son périple dans le bush, en toute quiétude.

Pas d'ascenseur pour les chambres du 1er étage. Ça peut gêner certains, mais il y a des chambres au rez-de-chaussée toutes aussi agréables avec vue sur la rivière. Salle du petit déjeuner est un peu froide les matins d'hiver...

9.0

Mar 2024

would definitely stay here again.

from the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everything was perfect. we received a very warm welcome, the room was spacious & comfortable, the breakfast was excellent. the property is very quiet with a beautiful pool in a garden full of birds, but still close to town.

everything was perfect

7.0

Mar 2024

Nette Unterkunft das am Preis und Frühstück arbeiten muss.

Schöne Ausblick auf (trockene) Flussebene

Wegen Renovierung und Nebensaison waren wir die einzige Gästen, das war etwas ungemütlich und hätten wir gerne vorher gewusst. Das Frühstück war leider nicht allzu frisch und das Brot trocken. Dafür war der Preis von 146€ pro Nacht im Vergleich zu andere Unterkünfte zu hoch.

1.0

Feb 2024

Bad stay . Brown smelly water from the faucet

Hotel should have been upfront Running water is brown . And they said it’s from the river . We ended up buying tens of gallons of water to bathe in for our entire stay

Water issue And water is life

8.0

Jan 2024

Nice property

Lovely garden area where the swimming pool is. Fire lit in the evening with free marshmallows to toast. Close to the airport

Stayed 1 night. Really friendly welcome upon arrival. Not so friendly on checking out. Felt like we became an inconvenience

10.0

Jan 2024

Best management+staff. Quiet natural setting, incredible food, comfortable beds. Stay for awhile!

Everything was absolutely fantastic. Management and staff were wonderful, helpful, friendly, professional, talented- and hotel was what I was looking for: very quiet, peaceful, no traffic noise, set in nature. This was my first trip to Africa, Botswana, Maun… decided to give myself a few days to adjust to time change before safari ‘proper’ started- but this hotel has ‘safari’ benefits: birds, animals in the river in front of my room. I took a helicopter to Tsodilo hills on one of the days. The rest of the time, I relaxed by the beautiful pool, watched birds, had lovely conversations with other guests and staff. The hotel has a fantastic driver who finds you at the airport, takes you the restaurant of your choice for dinner (a short trip, and well worth it to be able to stay in this location). If your onward journey includes a safari itinerary, let them know you are staying here. They call Mack Air. Mack Air figures out who to get everyone to their camps the day before departures, then calls the hotel to tell you what time to be at the airport. The hotel arranges with the absolutely safe professional driver, who is there like magic to help you on the way to your next destination. No guesswork. You do pay a fee (very reasonable) for rides, and it is proper to tip the driver. Full breakfast is beyond fantastic- everything is freshly baked with amazing ingredients and spices, so many options to choose from. You can have eggs, several types of fresh baked bread, cereals, muffins, fresh fruit…anything you want. This is a very special place. When planning your trip, you could give yourself several days, take day trips from hotel. You can absolutely trust the management to look out for your best interests. I hope to see them again.

Everything was great!!! No problems or concerns No complaints.

8.0

Nov 2023

Bei einem erneuten Aufenthalt in Maun jederzeit wieder

Schöne große,sehr saubere Zimmer in guter Lage in Maun Freundliches Personal und vielleicht das beste Frühstück in 4 Wochen Afrika

Wie alles in Botswana ist auch ein Tagestripp in den Moremi Nationslpark mit gut 200 Euro pro Person recht teuer zumal die An- und Abfahrt mit jeweils 3 Stunden recht beschwerlich ist.

9.0

Nov 2023

Lovely African Lodge with super staff and lovely rooms.

Lovely and genuine african lodge with superb staff and lovely rooms looking over the river.

Options for the evening could have been better explained - especially the option to have a meal delivered. We were handed menus for the evening and chose one and went by cab.

9.0

Nov 2023

Prima keuze voor een bezoek aan Moremi National Park

Ruime kamers met leuk terras. Fantastisch ontbijt. Bijzonder vriendelijk personeel.

De kamer deed eerder koel aan (tegelvloer) en de Afrikaanse sfeer ontbrak een beetje.

6.0

Oct 2023

Bad price/quality relation. 150$ for a double is completely over the top. Also Patrick the former owner is no more t

Size of the room

Water to wash and shower is taken from the river. Brownish and smells. We didn’t shower or wash therefore. Just washing teeth with bottled water. You need a cab for everything. Avoid room 5 since there is the accumulation of the outside aircon.

6.0

Oct 2023

Beaucoup trop cher pour la qualité offerte

Personnel sympathique et efficace

Équipement hôtel déplorable surtout eau très sale et odorante. Impossible de se doucher convenablement . Trop chaude impossible à mitiger et très odorante

9.0

Aug 2023

Excellent bed & breakfast at the Riverfront

Spacious bedroom with terrace overlooking the river. Excellent breakfast. Many birds in the garden. Very friendly and helpful owner.

I read about the water in the shower in below reviews, which is from the river. Probably that is the most eco-friendly solution, and it is fine. The smell is maybe more due to the pipes, but not a big issue.

10.0

Aug 2023

Relaxing and tranquil stay

A great place for a stopover. Lush surroundings with a beautiful view of the river from the room. Patrick was very knowledgeable and great at organising anything you wanted to do. The breakfast was lovely with homemade breads and marmalade. We really the bona at night where you could take a drink from the honesty bar and enjoy the fire and the company. It was the best WiFi we had in Botswana

Nothing

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Excellent guesthouse with the most helpful and friendly host and staff. Beautiful view from the patio of our huge room, of the garden and part of the delta waters. Delicious German type breakfast and coffee.

A shower in the bathroom would have been nice.

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

What a gem of a property. Quiet location. Rooms large with wonderful views. Taxi service will take you anywhere in Maun for dinner requirements. Breakfast provided.

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

The bird life

Too far from anything

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

It is a very nice spot along the Thalamakane River. Spacious. Super delicious breakfast buffet. Safe parking. The owner is always at hand with tips and recommendations.

Nothing to mention

10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely place in Maun

I would say this would be the number one choice for Maun, Patrick the owner was there to meet and greet us as we checked in, we were a bit dusty after the long drive from Divundu so he told us that the self serve honesty bar was open and to sit outside in the pretty shaded deck with a beer! He is a man who obviously has some amazing adventure stories to tell! Our room was upstairs with a view to the slightly depleted river, big bifold doors opened up onto the large balcony so you could sit out and listen to the birds. The room had a massive four poster mosquito netted bed and Patrick kindly put a camp bed in for our daughter instead of taking 2 rooms. The bed was very comfy and we all slept well. Breakfast was a welcome departure from a cooked breakfast with the most amazing breads all baked by the lodge. A selection of cold meats, cheese fruits and yoghurt as well as cereals and juices (the litchi juice was great!) was enjoyed outside on the deck. Patrick stored our suitcases as we intended to return for another night after the delta but when we got back to airport and plans changed he immediately arranged for our cases to be sent to the airport by taxi, at a stressful juncture of our holiday this was greatly appreciated. Definitely would recommend staying here to family and friends!

Everything was great!

10.0

Jul 2023

All round excellent service!

We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights at The Waterfront Guesthouse in Maun. On arrival we were met by the owner Patrick who was the perfect host - nothing was too much trouble for him - he was helpful with local knowledge - even made extra effort with vegan options at breakfast - and personally made us a great cup of coffee! The beautifully appointed rooms all had lovely views - we were surrounded by greenery and birds - and we enjoyed sitting around a warm boma fire in the evenings. We really enjoyed both recommendations for dinner at Marc's Eatery and lunch at Okavango Craft Brewery - all round excellent service and will always remember our stay and chats with Patrick.

9.0

Jul 2023

A lovely stay with helpful hosts and a delicious breakfast

Location was great, breakfast was superb and Patrick was extremely helpful- anticipating dinner reservations for us, helping us map out our route in Moremi and answering all our questions!

The room was pretty basic for the price and could do with some updating - particularly the lighting as it was quite dark in the room

10.0

Jul 2023

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed every moment !

Everything, lovely owner, friendly staff and the location on the river

9.0

May 2023

Excellent. A bit expensive, but that is Botswana.

The evening around the fire and the magnificent breakfast. The owner/managers looked after us very well.

Looking for a place in the dark. A bigger, more prominent sign on the main road will do. The stairs. We are not young anymore.

10.0

May 2023

very relaxing and value for money

secluded, quiet and serene.

nothing

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The owner was so kind in assisting me with some vehicle trouble when I arrived at The Waterfront. He also recommended great restaurants in the area, booked a taxi for dinner and it was an ease and pleasure to stay here. Would highly recommend this spot in Maun.

10.0

Mar 2023

The Waterfront is beautiful, confortable and welcoming

The Waterfront is beautiful, well kept and very comfortable . The bedroom was spacious , very clean and the bathroom very well conceived. Patrick is considerate and helpful. The breakfast with home made bread and cakes was great and the fire lit every evening very welcoming.

There is nothing not to like at the Waterfront!

7.0

Jan 2023

Stayed for 8 nights on a work trip

Comfortable, very neat, good coffee, spacious, well maintained and attention to detail.

A bit on the expensive side for what is provided and far from places to shop and eat. no in-house meals except breakfast (cold meats, variety of breads, cheese, jams and boiled eggs, fruit salad, yogurts, cereal)

10.0

Jan 2023

Perfect…. quiet stunning location giant rooms all with river view massive comfortable beds.

amazing place

loved everything

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Namibia?

The average price for a rental in Namibia is £53 per night. This rental is £22 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Waterfront, Maun. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Waterfront, Maun. Enjoy the water!

Is The Waterfront, Maun pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Waterfront, Maun?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Waterfront, Maun

Bed and Breakfast in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Twin Room with Shower

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Twin Room with Bath

The Waterfront, Maun

Bed and Breakfast in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Twin Room with Shower

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Twin Room with Bath

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Namibia?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Waterfront, Maun pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Waterfront, Maun?

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