Reviews of Canyon Roadhouse
Wildlife sightings and reviews
36 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Canyon Roadhouse and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 4 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Canyon Roadhouse.
Leopard
0% success
Oryx
75% success
Zebra
33% success
Black Rhino
0% success
Brown Hyena
0% success
Giraffe
0% success
Wildebeest
0% success
Mr M & Ms H
UK
"Canon Roadhouse"
2 nights Arrived 5 Sep 2013
"We had three nights here to explore the Fish River area. It is a quirky place to stay with all the old vehicles inside and outside!
The staff were helpful, most especially Arvid, who helped to try and sort out a problem with our wheel rim, which had been damaged prior to our picking it up. But had been impossible to spot at the time of delivery as it was not visible until the tyre was flat and the wheel taken off!
We enjoyed our stay here and the food was very good. We also did a self guided walk here which was well marked out." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
The staff were helpful, most especially Arvid, who helped to try and sort out a problem with our wheel rim, which had been damaged prior to our picking it up. But had been impossible to spot at the time of delivery as it was not visible until the tyre was flat and the wheel taken off!
We enjoyed our stay here and the food was very good. We also did a self guided walk here which was well marked out." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Bristol
"Quirky place to stay!"
2 nights Arrived 27 Jul 2013
"Weather very cold once the sun went down!
Bathroom freezing!
Lovely meals both nights and enjoyed chatting to the staff.
Had to buy a fleece in the shop to combat the cold!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Bathroom freezing!
Lovely meals both nights and enjoyed chatting to the staff.
Had to buy a fleece in the shop to combat the cold!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
JBB
Surrey
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Jun 2013
"Canon Roadhouse was very easy to find and appeared 'oasis like' out of the dry landscape! It was in fact very much an oasis for us as it has it's own fuel pumps!!
The rooms are arranged around a courtyard 'motel style' and are clean, comfortable and perfectly adequate. The whole place has a somewhat quirky feel as the owner clearly has a passion for classic vehicles and the reception/dining area resembles a large motor museum!
The reception desk, bar and tables are squeezed in between the more important vehicles! We ate breakfast against the radiator of a tractor and for dinner our table was pushed up against the rear doors of an ambulance!! Different - maybe not exactly Africa but fun!!!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
The rooms are arranged around a courtyard 'motel style' and are clean, comfortable and perfectly adequate. The whole place has a somewhat quirky feel as the owner clearly has a passion for classic vehicles and the reception/dining area resembles a large motor museum!
The reception desk, bar and tables are squeezed in between the more important vehicles! We ate breakfast against the radiator of a tractor and for dinner our table was pushed up against the rear doors of an ambulance!! Different - maybe not exactly Africa but fun!!!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr C & Mrs L
Kent
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Jun 2012
"Perfect for visiting the Fish river canyon.
Good room with lovely shaded outside seating area. Good food and helpful unobtrusive service. Scenic sunset walk behind the hotel." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Good room with lovely shaded outside seating area. Good food and helpful unobtrusive service. Scenic sunset walk behind the hotel." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Nottingham
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 26 Jul 2011
"Brilliant - especially the warming open fires inside some of the cars.
Friendly, helpful staff (lent us swimming pool towels so we could have a dip at the Ai-Ais thermal springs). Rooms basic but comfy, food excellent and nicely presented. Small shopping area in Reception selling reasonable quality souvenirs, books, postcards, stamps, etc.
Definitely a place we won't forget!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Friendly, helpful staff (lent us swimming pool towels so we could have a dip at the Ai-Ais thermal springs). Rooms basic but comfy, food excellent and nicely presented. Small shopping area in Reception selling reasonable quality souvenirs, books, postcards, stamps, etc.
Definitely a place we won't forget!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr G & Mrs S
Aberdeen
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 11 Jun 2011
"An excellent location for visiting Fish River Canyon.
The Roadhouse is certainly unusual with its old vehicles adorning the public area and grounds. Staff were helpful and friendly. The Canyon was spectacular. We also visited Ai Ais - some great scenery en route." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
The Roadhouse is certainly unusual with its old vehicles adorning the public area and grounds. Staff were helpful and friendly. The Canyon was spectacular. We also visited Ai Ais - some great scenery en route." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs R
Yeovil
"A quirky "Motel" which we enjoyed."
2 nights Arrived 11 Nov 2010
"Rooms were fine, clean and comfortable. The restaurant was more like a museum which led to a surreal dining experience which we will certainly remember. Well located for trips to Fish River Canyon and the small swimming pool was most welcome"
See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs M
Leeds
"Wacky Races"
2 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2010
"This was a great place to unwind. The staff were attentive without being overpowering, the food was great.
It was a wacky start to the holiday, amongst all the old cars." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
It was a wacky start to the holiday, amongst all the old cars." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mrs B
Edinburgh
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 22 Jul 2010
"Great fun to stay here - really quirky with trees growing through old vehicles. Ideal location for Fish River Canyon.
Friendly, fun staff. Food very good and nice to have a choice from the full menu as part of DBB package.
Rooms are nicely decorated in bright colours. Some more space and loungers round the pool would have been appreciated." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Friendly, fun staff. Food very good and nice to have a choice from the full menu as part of DBB package.
Rooms are nicely decorated in bright colours. Some more space and loungers round the pool would have been appreciated." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Ms F
Essex
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights Arrived 7 May 2010
"Very close to the canyon and very helpful staff. Enjoyed the quirky layout with cars in the reception area.
Limited choice for vegetarians on the menu but great standard and good choice for those who eat full range. My partner said the steaks were one of the best!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Limited choice for vegetarians on the menu but great standard and good choice for those who eat full range. My partner said the steaks were one of the best!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
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Other lodges in Fish River Canyon
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Canyon Lodge
Just 20km from Fish River Canyon, Canyon Lodge was the first lodge in the area, with individual chalets built amongst huge granite boulders.
Fish River Lodge
Perched on the lip of Fish River Canyon, Fish River Lodge has some of the best views of any lodge in Namibia.
Canyon Village
Close to Fish River Canyon, the reasonably priced Canyon Village features interior walls covered in murals by Namibian artists depicting the history of the area.
Ai-Ais Hot Springs Spa
The government-run Ai-Ais Restcamp is situated on a site of natural hot springs, down at the bottom of the Fish River Canyon.
Hobas Lodge
Within a stone’s throw of the Hobas entrance to the Fish River Canyon, Hobas Lodge offers both bush chalets and camping.
