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Canon Roadhouse – reviews, photos

on the C 37; 20 km from the main lookout point at the Fish River, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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Canon Roadhouse
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Really quite special”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
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Stayed for a night at the campsite - and was thoroughly impressed. The grounds are spacious and beautifully maintained, and all the camp sites are secluded with plenty of shade, ideal in an otherwise semi desert location. There's a small but picturesque swimming pool, a gallery with a display on the conservation work in the nearby Canyon, a gift shop, and a large restaurant decorated in a quirky style that's quite unique (including a motorcar fireplace, among other things - whatever you do don't open "Pandora's Box" in the bathroom!), with nice cakes and apple strudels on the menu.

The bathroom facilities in the campsite were spotless and by far the best I saw anywhere on my stay in Namibia; in particular there were lots of really good quality bathrooms and showers, and a fully indoor kitchen for the (presumably rare, in the desert) times when there's bad weather. Unusually for Namibian campsites the footpaths are paved and subtly illuminated in the evening to make it easy to find your way around. Service was friendly - all in all, we all felt this was by some margin the best place we saw in a month long trip, and it was a really refreshing place to stay.

All in all it's worth the detour - I'd recommend a stop at the cafe / restaurant even if you're only on the way past and looking for a coffee and snack.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Cape Town
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect ending to a perfect holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2011
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My husband and I spent 3 weeks travelling through Namibia. We stayed at the Canon Roadhouse for the last 2 nights of our holiday. What a lovely experience - from the very friendly and efficient staff, beautiful rooms, good food to the interesting decor and friendly horses!! I would definitely recommend it to my friends and I am looking forward to visiting again.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Canon Roadhouse Campsite - just perfect!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
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people found this review helpful

Perfect place to camp while visiting the Fish River Canyon. Ablution blocks spotless. Staff helpful and friendly. Power point and light at sites conveniently located at braai place which also has a table height ledge on which to put items.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Loved it!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

I just loved everything about the Canon Roadhouse, we stayed 3 nights and had a perfect time. Our room was lovely, perfectly clean and we could watch the amazing sunrise from our bed. The whole place is beautifully decorated with old cars, also the restaurant / reception - I just loved this place. Breakfast was very good, a huge buffet and Dinner was yummy.
Of course, the place is remote, the fish river canyon is not quite around the corner (but still close enough) - but I actually just liked it that way. Landscape is breathtaking. We went to have a look at the other hotels in the area, which are more expensive and maybe more 5-star - but for us, these places where just not as charming as the canon roadhouse. I do hope, that some day I will come back.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“quirky motel with masses of motoring memorabilia”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2010

Rooms were simple but comfortable and arranged motel style in the very pleasant grounds. The restaurant is more like a motoring museum so dining there was quite surreal, not the most comfortable dining room, but one not to be forgotten. The food was of good quality and portions generous. Well located for Fish River.
Worth staying here fo a couple of nights for the novelty value and the Ostrich steaks!

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Cañon Roadhouse Fish River Canyon
Address: on the C 37; 20 km from the main lookout point at the Fish River, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Price range (per night):* INR22,013

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