Reviews of Crocodile Pools Resort
Plot 46 Notwane Crocodile Way, Notwane, Gaborone, Botswana
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMike has created a fantastic spot here at Crocodile Pools! From the minute he welcomes you in, you feel at home and relaxed, beautiful surroundings, lovely accommodation and Mike and his team are so friendly. The river cruise is a must, you will see such beautiful birds (and crocs if you are lucky). We went in August, it was chilly in the evening so time around the fire with a glass of wine was just perfect. Such a lovely setting. We will be back next time we visit Botswana!
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location of the property is great and quite only hearing nature sounds
Firstly majority of the workers were not that friendly at all but except the lady who showed our room upon arrival, Secondly their breakfast was so little that we fought for a slice of bread seriously Wifi was also breaking with no explanation from the stuff
hello Mr Mandisa. we totally reject your recent review which does not at all reflect the quality of our resort but more has to do with your state if life
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were fantastic, rooms were spotless and well thought out. Food was delicious and River trips available if you want to see the crocodiles or eagle owls among other things.
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Thank you so much
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view at the restaurant was amazing. The staff and the owner were very friendly.
Many thanks indeed Kgomotso for your very generous review. we really appreciate it! Cheers. Mike
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe whole set up is great and Mike was a fantastic host.
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Many thanks indeed Dave and we we wish you great adventures in Botswana. Cheers Mike
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean, good quality bedding and mattresses. Great breakfast packages.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNeed improvement
Room size is a problem 😭 to small
thank you for your kind review
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place, unique boat safaris
Many thanks indeed Sanne , Mike
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was good and it was beautiful to be one with nature
Many thanks Seswane, Mike
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe water front touch
Open bathrooms and toilet combined with the bedroom
Thanks you so much for your review Andries. You comments taken an board. Regards Mike
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe chalets were clean and neat as a pin. Establishment seems very new and fresh. We had such a happy stay:) The owner was so accommodating with our requests and we were made to feel at home by all the staff. We absolutely loved the river cruise! Tranquil and so peaceful:) I wish we could've stayed another day.
Thank you so much Elaine for your fantastic review. Best regards.... Mike
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were so kind and efficient.
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thank you Tirelo
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMike was involved and helpful
Many thanks Kobus, Mike
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDirty linen and a host that argued over his hygiene standards despite the fact that linen had some unidentified secretion on it. Dirty teaspoons in the room, dirty basin and overall just grubby Also the fact that you should not tip staff with your credit card as part of the bill as "he" doesn't pass the tips onto his staff.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe river cruise
The accommodation
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place, fresh & relaxing air. The staff were very friendly & I appreciate that they were prompt in dealing with issues I had with my room
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Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe view only from the dining area
The room was very very small with no garden or courtyard view The bathroom facilities were so tiny that to use the toilet you had to sit sideways. Tea/coffee make was a kettle (misleading advertising) two tea bags supplied no coffee. The bar and restaurant closed at 7pm no outside facilities at the room to sit outside thereafter Breakfast was ok but served cold All in all an experience not to be repeated. We left a day early as so unpleasant
Hello Helen. We are sorry you felt so bad staying here , but we are not at all used to a 1 out of 10 and do not acceprt your score. lest go through your complaints one by one . your room is described at coutyardview which is what you had. the size of a stabdard room is clearly given when you booked - we have larger rooms that you couls have booked. tea and coffee is always usuarlly with a kettle in most hotels . Our clsoing hours for resatuarntt and bar are also given and you were told this on arrival. Once agin your reveiw is very unkind . it suggests you really do have issues going on in your life!!!!
Hello Helen. We are sorry you felt so bad staying here , but we are not at all used to a 1 out of 10 and do not acceprt your score. lest go through your complaints one by one . your room is described at coutyardview which is what you had.… Show more
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location and food were superb, compliments to the chef 👨🍳
The hot water took time on one of the morning and one geyser was not working
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
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