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Orion Katse Lodge

2.5 of 5
Katse Village, Bokong, Lesotho
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We stayed for 1 night at the the Katse Lodge. The room was ok, very spacious with a large tv on the wall, but both the bedroom and bathroom were in need of updating. Katse dam is a beautiful area of the country and the dam tour interesting.

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you back at Katse soon. Warm regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

This as an above average hotel situated right on the edge of the stunning Katse Dam. The rooms in the main hotel are a decent size but are looking a little tired and in need of a face lift. They are however clean and tidy and the beds are big and comfortable. The lounge, private bar and restaurant are all... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Sandy, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are a simple lodge in a very remote location and sometimes that makes it a little more difficult to provide the things that most people take for granted... That is why it really makes a difference to hear such positive feedback. Warmest regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Nederland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The rooms are spacious, but in need of an upgrade. It is fine for a night, but quite expensive for what you get. We had dinner in the restaurant and it tasted nice, but contained mainly canned vegetables, although there were also some fresh ones to be found on the plate. We appreciated the service for an early breakfast.

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your review of Katse. We are currently working on a refurbishment plan for both of our Lesotho properties, in fact Mohale Logde has just completed refurbishment on their rooms. We eagerly await the opportunity to upgrade ours and look forward to being able to welcome you to Katse again. Warmest regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stayed at the Katse village in one of the houses for one night. The houses are old and in desperate need of upgrading. I will not recommend staying over for more than one night, but even though the accomodation is not great, we were glad we planned to spend the night there for 2 reasons. It enabled us to... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback and use it as a valuable tool to measure our performance. We are looking at upgrading chalets, however we recommend staying in the lodge rooms. The chef and restaurant staff will appreciate your compliments on your meal at the lodge restaurant. Warmest regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Pretoria, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed two nights in a "chalet" at Katse Lodge. The chalets are old housing from the dam construction project and are in very bad condition (at least the 2 we saw were.) Windows rotted, rugs stained and ripped, curtains ripped, window panes broken, plumbing problems, etc. Needless to say, they need alot of work. Definitely not worth the money.... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for your review. We generally encourage people to book the hotel rooms as the chalets are a separate entity and are being earmarked for renovation. Our apologies, hopefully next time round you will stay in the lodge. Warm regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The logde is NOT the main attraction but the view over the dam is. Not much to do so, this is the perfect time to relax with a good book looking out over the dam . I recommend the dam tour. Wanted to do the village walk but is seems they do not have guides available. Do not be enticed... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Christine, Thank you for your wonderful review. You have summed up the Katse experience perfectly- "solitude, nature with spectacular vistas". There may not be a lot to do but it is peaceful enough to finally hear yourself think... We hope to see you back at Katse soon. Warmest regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Staff is friendly and helpful. The lodge is very basic, but clean. The beds are borderline comfortable. Bathrooms need some serious maintenance. The taps are leaky which a simple new washer would take care off and the shower holders are in some rooms rickety. Extraction fans are not always working. The Flyscreens are loose and tend to bang when windows... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Willy, Thank you for your kind words, we are working on some of the smaller issues and hope to take Katse to the next level. Warmest regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

The lodge is basic and clean, the receptionist was very helpful and the staff warm and friendly, food was good. But I think the rooms / bathroom need a lot of attention and the bed was so uncomfortable. Upgrading the rooms / bathroom and investing in new beds would be a good idea. However the katse dam wall presentation was... More

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Katse, Manager at Orion Katse Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Valerie, We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that the trip was worthwhile. We are currently working on renovation plans and can only see Katse going from strength to strength. Warm regards, The Katse Lodge Team More

Hazyview, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

We headed to Lesotho on a bike trip and spent one night at the hotel. I must compliment the chef on the meals but other service departments really needed attention. On check in we were greeted by the receptionist with a church service blaring from the TV behind us in reception. Check in went okay but I would suggest a... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

The lodgings are basic but comfortable and clean; as this is in rural Lesotho, one shouldn't have high expectations. However, we were pleasantly surprised with the panoramic view from the bedroom looking out on the dam; this alone makes up for any shortcomings. The staff (and all the people in Lesotho!) are such warm and friendly people and were always... More

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Also Known As:
Orion Katse Hotel Bokong
Orion Katse Hotel
Address: Katse Village, Bokong, Lesotho
Region: Lesotho > Thaba-Tseka District > Bokong
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Bokong
Price range (per night): RM272 - 404
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Katse Lodge is perfectly positioned atop a saddle, offering incredible panoramic views of the famous Katse Dam, with its surrounding mountains, rocky crags, sparse vegetation and landlocked lakes. The Lodge is an ideal starting point for travelers wishing to explore Lesotho’s mountain kingdom. For the adventurous, drive the robustly constructed alpine roads to Mohale Lodge, and experience the stark desolate landscape with traditional villages, untouched by time. Return to the lodge after a day of exploration and adventure dine in comfort, with unobstructed views of the glimmering waterscape, and then relax in front of the inviting fireplace. Katse Lodge offers genuine warmth and old-fashioned hospitality, making it one of Lesotho’s best-kept secrets. ... more   less 
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