Must-see hotels in Namibia

  • Ohakane Lodge

    Namibia

    This well-established and centrally located lodge sits along the main drag in Opuwo and does good business with tour groups. Fairly standard but fully…

  • Kuiseb Canyon

    Namibia

    Kuiseb Canyon is a shady site at the Kuiseb River crossing along the C14 and is also a convenient place to break up a trip between Windhoek and Walvis Bay…

  • Homeb

    Namibia

    Homeb is located in a scenic spot upstream from the most accessible set of dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park, and can accommodate several groups. Residents…

  • Etosha Safari Camp

    Etosha National Park

    Excellent grassed campsites spill over a large area here, so there’s a good chance you’ll get a pitch even if you haven’t booked. This whole place is set…

  • Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

    Damaraland

    Over the hill from Twyfelfontein, this architectural wonder is embedded in the red rock. On your way in, be sure not to miss the ancient rock engravings,…

  • Roof of Africa

    Windhoek

    A pleasant haven located about 30 minutes by foot from the city centre, Roof of Africa has a rustic barnyard feel, offering well-designed rooms of varying…

  • Villa Wiese

    Swakopmund

    Villa Wiese is a friendly and funky guest lodge occupying a historic colonial mansion complete with vaulted ceilings, rock gardens and period furniture…

  • Ameib Gästehaus

    Damaraland

    At the base of the Erongo foothills, this historic guest farm offers accommodation in the farmhouse, adjacent to a landscaped pool, a lapa (a circular…

  • Vogelfederberg

    Namibia

    Vogelfederberg is a small facility, 2km south of the C14, and makes a convenient overnight camp. Located just 51km from Walvis Bay, it’s more popular for…

  • Haus Ol-Ga

    Windhoek

    The name of this German-oriented place is derived from the owners’ names: Gesa Oldach and Erno Gauerke, who go out of their way to provide a good measure…

  • Hotel Thule

    Windhoek

    Perched on a hilltop in Eros Park, akin to the Beverly Hills of Windhoek, Hotel Thule commands some of the most impressive views of any hotel in the…

  • Mousebird Backpackers & Safaris

    Namibia

    Tsumeb’s long-standing backpacker spot continues to stay true to its roots, offering economical accommodation without sacrificing personality or character…

  • Helmeringhausen Hotel

    Namibia

    A surprisingly swish hotel with elegant rooms in addition to a very popular restaurant and bar. The menu is limited, but the beer is cold and it has a…

  • Roy’s Rest Camp

    Namibia

    Accommodation in this recommended place looks like a fairy-tale illustration – the handmade wooden furnishings are all fabulously original, while the…

  • Mukolo Campsite

    Namibia

    This simple campsite overlooks a channel of the Kwando River and is an excellent base for excursions in the area; fishing trips can be arranged here…

  • Courtyard Guesthouse

    Namibia

    The top spot in Grootfontein is modest by any standard, but its truly enormous rooms (not all – ask to see a few) leave you plenty of space to unpack your…

  • Sophiadale Base Camp

    Swakopmund

    Campsites here have large, shady trees and there are even sunroofs around the camping ground. Fireplaces and electrical powerpoints are big ticks, and the…

  • Etotongwe Lodge

    Damaraland

    This refreshing, professionally run place on the way to Etosha, just outside of town, feels like an unlikely oasis of green. Its neat appearance and trim…

  • Sarasungu River Lodge

    Namibia

    Sarasunga River Lodge is situated in a secluded riverine clearing 4km from the town centre. It has attractive thatched chalets that surround a landscaped…

  • Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge

    Namibia

    Rustic en-suite chalet accommodation with mosquito nets, ceiling fans provide a lovely sense of being close to nature, but it's the houseboats that are…

  • Central Hotel Omaruru

    Damaraland

    This place is the town’s focal point for eating and drinking, and has rondavels (round huts) in the huge garden – they are simple concrete set-ups with…

  • Rivendell Guest House

    Windhoek

    This homey set-up gets good reviews from travellers. It’s a very relaxed guesthouse located in a shady suburb within easy walking distance of the city…

  • Etendeka Mountain Camp

    Damaraland

    The focus of Etendeka, an ecofriendly tented camp set beneath the foothills of the Grootberg Mountains, is on conservation, not luxury. Guests usually…

  • Desert Camp

    Namibia

    The sister property of the Sossusvlei Lodge, located 3km outside the park gate, targets midrange travellers who want the comforts of a lodge without…

  • Prinzessin Rupprecht Residenz

    Swakopmund

    This place has 24 rooms, so you have a good chance of snagging accommodation here if you haven’t booked ahead. Housed in the former colonial military…

  • Courtyard Hotel Garni

    Walvis Bay

    This low-rise place in a quiet neighbourhood near the water has generous rooms that are a bit beaten around the edges – it’s comfortable enough and there…

  • Bahnhof Hotel

    Namibia

    One of the better in-town hotels along the B1, the Bahnhof has rooms with wood floors, white walls and splashes of colour and character. Smallish windows…

  • Lake Oanob Resort

    Namibia

    If you’re looking to rehabilitate your travel-worn body and mind, a surprisingly relaxing retreat is the Lake Oanob Resort, located alongside the Oanob…

  • Oase Garni Guest House

    Damaraland

    This guesthouse in the heart of Kamanjab features small rooms with questionable plumbing and a bar-restaurant which is the centre of nightlife in town…

  • Büllsport Guest Farm

    Namibia

    This scenic farm, owned by Ernst and Johanna Sauber, occupies a lovely, austere setting below the Naukluft Massif, and features a ruined colonial police…

  • Desert Quiver Camp

    Namibia

    Lined up across the desert 5km from the park entrance off the road in from Solitaire, Desert Quiver Camp has striking A-frame chalets that are nicely…

  • Makalani Hotel

    Namibia

    Situated in the town centre, the upmarket Makalani Hotel is a rather garish-looking place that markets itself as both a small hotel and almost a mini…

  • Tambuti Lodge

    Namibia

    An old place that has been around for a while, Tambuti leaks faded grandeur from its stone walls and flagstone floors. Less than a kilometre from town, it…

  • Swakop Lodge

    Swakopmund

    This backpacker-oriented hotel is the epicentre of the action in Swakopmund, especially since this is where many of the adrenaline activities depart from…

  • Mukusi Cabins

    Namibia

    Although it lacks the riverside location of other properties in the area, this oasis behind the Engen petrol station has a good range of accommodation,…

  • Rostock Ritz

    Namibia

    This unique accommodation is known for its bizarre water gardens and cool and cave-like cement-domed chalets. The Rostock Campsite is a peaceful 7km from…

  • Hobatere Lodge

    Etosha National Park

    Close to Etosha's western boundary, 65km northwest of Kamanjab, Hobatere inhabits an 88 sq km private concession where you could see all three big cats as…

  • Burning Shore

    Walvis Bay

    At the Burning Shore, a secluded retreat (managed by the Protea/Marriott Hotel chain) with only a dozen rooms, you can soak up the beauty and serenity of…

  • Travel North Namibia Guesthouse

    Namibia

    This budget guesthouse is a wonderful spot if you’re counting your Nam dollars. It’s a fantastically friendly place delivering decent, good-value…

  • Omarunga Lodge

    Namibia

    This German-run camp operates through a concession granted by a local chief, and has a well-groomed campsite beneath the palm trees with modern facilities…

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