Desert Hills Lodge

Food close-up, Continental breakfast, Buffet breakfast

Patio, View (from property/room), Bedroom

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(261 Ratings)

Hotel in Namibia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Desert Hills Lodge is situated 35.9 km from the Sossusvlei and Sesriem section of the Namib Naukluft National Park. Offering a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

2 Single • 559 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Desert Hills Lodge

$$$$

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(261 Ratings)

Hotel in Namibia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

2 Single • 559 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(261 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

amazing experience

the lodge is very atypical and beautiful

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Marvellously positioned top lodge experience

Super modern lodge site in a wonderful position on the desert hills. Spacious and modern lodges with a cosy common reception area

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We had a lovely and romantic stay at Desert Hill. All rooms have incredible views and the staff is extremely friendly.

Amazing experience in a beautiful setting

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very good!

The room and the atmosphere.

The food choices(for example only vegeterian starters) and portion size (one chicken thigh for a male).

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

Nice and cozy cabin, nice balcony with a fantastic view, comfortable bed, friendly staff, delicious food for dinner, good breakfast, beautiful landscape, nice pool, WiFi in room no. 5!

Two single beds instead of one large kingsize bed...

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Amazing place close to Sossusvlei !

Everything ! The place, the view, the silence, the Lodge, the room and the kindness of all staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

A very special place I am eager to visit again for the 3rd time

This was my second time here within 14 months, so my expectations were pretty high after last year's excellent experiences. It was a bit like coming back home here and the familiarity of the surroundings has made our stay again very spacial. It was great to see that the amenities were still in top shape and well maintained, despite the climatic elements (heat, wind, erosion) buildings in this area have to brave. The most memorable aspect of staying here nevertheless is interacting with the staff, who go over and beyond to make you feel comfortable, pampered, and entertained. A big thank you goes out to them, as they are really the heart and soul of this place.

There is no phone/data coverage in this remote area (which is a fact that you have to deal with anyway in most of the country) and if the wifi goes out (which was the case during our stay), you end up without mobile connection. It's only an issue of you really need to stay connected, otherwise it's a good opportunity for a few days of digital detox :)

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Average

Breakfast was average

The lodge had a potential of 5 star, however, it is not clean besides for the dune dust. The shower, mirrors and lounge balustrade are filthy. Then you wonder how their kitchen is

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

I would come back

very friendly staff, excellent chef, great views

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

amazing location, but food and service sub-par

the location was amazing

the food was horrible and management was bad

7.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Loved the view and generally a great stay and friendly but seemed a bit neglected in terms of management and kitchen.

View and rooms

Pool and pool area dirty, broken chairs, food not great, staff not well trained.

6.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful place but without service unfortunately the beauty didn’t make up for the lack.

Architecture; landscape and rooms where comfortable and clean.

Swimming pool area. Not as neat and clean as the rooms standards. not enough sun beds for all the guests. No rules so guest can be load and make noise etc. and that disturbs the atmosphere. The staff is also not well trained and aren’t service orientated and friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

stunning property that would deserve a better quality of service

Gorgeous room Gorgeous bathroom stunning views amazing and very confortable facilities overall

Checkin and checkout experiences were painful with lack of coordination between members of the staff. it feels like the staff didn’t really pay attention to clients’ requests. it’s fine for a property in the middle of the desert to not have wifi but then don’t advertise it on the booking the menu of the restaurant was quite disappointing as very plain

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

stunning view,excellent rooms,more stunning evening and dinner. Not very good wifi,but.. we were on holiday,we talked an

location is amazing

that we have stayed just one day

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Superb and thx to hermann the tour guide

The location and sunset is awesome ! Hermann who is doing the tour is the perfect person to go with at the dunes, sesriem and deadvlei ! we did as well a game drive wirh hermann is was superbe ! The location is great, staff very smilly and friendly ! Very clean as well ! and great diner !

Breakfast is low quality coz not a lot of choices but on the same we are in middle of desert ! Quality of beds are just good but a bit soft

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

wonderful setting, unique accomodation and stunning sunset view from the balconies, highly recommended

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Was a beautiful luxury lodge where you are made to feel of utmost importance. Highly recommend a stay here!

The beautiful views, the exclusivity and quiet. The food was delicious!

As with most pools in Namibia, the water is very cold due to the night/day temperature fluctuations. For those less hardy, like me, it’s less tempting to take a dip but looks nice!

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Pleasant

Awesome location with fantastic sunset. Very unique rooms with mind blowing thatching.

Food terrible! Service bad and staff untrained. Two single beds were made into a double bed but with two single duvets?!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

very nice stay overall

very nice location

but rooms noisy when strong wind (windows insulation isn't great)

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Fantastic facility and location

This facility is very special and built with great attention to detail. The thatched roof chalet's are in a word perfect. The main lodge is extremely nice as well.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Amazing location and view. Nice swimming pool. Very friendly staff (a special thanks for Hermann our amazing guide). The rooms are well decorated and we can enjoy an amazing view from it.

Wifi not good

6.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Disappointing

Stunning Architecture and views

Breakfast mediocre. Staff inadequately trained for an establishment of this calibre

7.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Good

The location and staff were fabulous. They even comped a guide room for our driver - an unexpected need due to my back injury and inability to drive.

The only real issue was the food quality which did not match the standard of the hotel/location. There is some other fine tuning to be done as well to meet the high standard it sets for itself, surely just 'growing pains'.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Passable

The food was great. Staff very helpful

The wifi wasn't working, we had to go to their neighboring property to access wifi. . Beds were not comfortable at all.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Wrong turn...

The area is great. Amzing views. Food was perfect. Buildings are in good condition and well pland. Realy like this place.

Host Sakkie not wereing uniform like all other staff. Had a pajama pants on when we got there with a hol and in slops Pool was not in use as they added tomuch chemicals. The restaurant and loby needs music. You hear every small noise like a fridge cranking, toilet flushing. Host Sakkie is also barman. No clue of being a barman. We were not serverd while sitting outside with drinks we have to walk and go ask. But most staff are standing around... The place is beautiful and alot of money has been put in. It needs small things to make is better.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Amazing.

Desert Hills is a beautiful place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

A fantasic place, where the amazingly friendly and welcoming staff made our stay very special. The lodges are superb, spacious, stylish and a real treat.

Everything was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Tuli was exceptionally friendly & helpful.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Amazing view, beautiful rooms

Amazing view from the rooms over the totally unique landscape Rooms with special and very nice design Great pool facility

Quality of the food was okay but did not meet the otherwise very high standards (and price) Staff was very friendly, but seemed not very well organized

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

fantastic location with a superb view

superb location beautiful view and great food

wifi did not work properly

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

lovely

beautiful

shortage of drinks/ limited times for lunch , it’s a desert after all. but can restock cans of soda before they run out. also take note of lunch times not communicated . the chef made us a sandwich though. no where else to eat .

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

I have had a great stay at Desert Hills Lodge.

I have had a great stay at desert hills lodge. What I liked the most? Definitely the view and the people! I enjoyed every minute on my porch. The people at this place are also very nice and careful. I also booked a trip to Sossusvlei, which was amazing. It was a whole day trip with all the main stops (still impressed by the beauty of the sights) and a guide who explained us a lot.

I only have one point, that could be improved. Breakfast and Dinner, there is still room for improvement 😉.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful location, exceptional staff

Fantastic location facilities and staff. I am vegetarian with severe food allergies and they catered well for me with no problems. There is easy access to Sesreim and beautiful area to relax and unwind.

Nothing

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

deceiving, not worth the price

the rooms and the views were great

The swimming pool was so dirty (white foam floating, insects everywhere) we couldn’t even swim and the staff didn’t seem to care, probably more preoccupied texting than removing the dirty glasses and towels. We were being told to move out of the main building as they were cleaning the area 20m away, and the internet connexion was non existant. There is much more value for money in the other lodges around as even though the rooms and the location were great, the rest didn’t follow. We even made our stay shorter as it was not worth the money.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Superb

The setting is just amazing and the staff's friendliness makes all the difference. Very nice activities facilitated by the Lodge's staff

The internet may be unreliable but we are there to disconnect after all :)

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Namibia?

The average price for a rental in Namibia is $105 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Desert Hills Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Desert Hills Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Desert Hills Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Desert Hills Lodge?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Desert Hills Lodge

Hotel in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Desert Hills Lodge

Hotel in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Namibia?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Desert Hills Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Desert Hills Lodge?

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