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Reviews of Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge

5.7 km West off C19, 9000 Solitaire, Namibia

#9 of 12 hotels in Solitaire

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 57 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Thanks...I was particularly grateful for your help in returning my hearing aids which I left behind...Your staff located them and organized delivery to me via your bus to Windhoek...fantastic...very relieved and grateful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No fridge in room - everyone has a few cold drinks etc that requires a room mini fridge

    Everything perfect, staff friendly, food good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel ! Beautiful views and wonderful atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel ! Beautiful views and wonderful atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Besides the property being beautiful, the management is very understanding. After we had booked for our stay, my brother
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Great place for nature drives
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Variety of food was fine but the quality could be improved

    Morning and afternoon nature drives on the surrounding area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice lodge, close to nature and you can just book a tour to Sossusvlei I was lucky I was the only 1 so it was me and the
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    The staff are friendly went above and beyond with everything they even let me keep the room until my transfer arrived

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Iw was nice place to stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    The prefect Lodge in the perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception staff where extremely helpful. when we explain that our luggage had been delayed arriving at Windhoek airport they made every effort to assist us. we where extremely greatful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    beautiful surrounding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a little bit outdated. we expected more for this price.

    the staff is very friendly. very good diner!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I needed immodium for a running stomach. They couldn't provide

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    8.0
    Resort in the middle of desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room inside bungalow very small, all very basic. No have even fridge. Very simple bathroom (for this price). Dinner should be include price of room. Not easy for arrive here - hotel stay 3-4km away from main road and main road is terrible (but is problem of all this area Solitaire-Sesriem).

    Very friendly well-train staff (guide Rone is the best), good service (like a 5-star hotel). Resort stay not far from Sesriem - and you can order excursion to Sossusvlei. Near hotel is a border of Namib Desert and you can walk there for free. Have many interesting trails. Hotel provide tasty and interesting food - tasty meat from different Namibian animals. Free breakfast have big choose of food (buffet). In low season hotel put guests in separate bungalows (one bungalow is for two room) - you will stay only 1 room in 1 bungalow. When stay in room you can see many different animals - oryx, boar, birds...

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    8.0
    all in all we had a lovely time, staff were friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location for surrounding attractions, nice comfy and clean room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    9.0
    Comfy stay, attentive staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second pool wasn’t kept as clean as the first one. But it wasn’t that busy so we just sat by the first pool all the time.

    Comfortable room, clean. Aircon worked well.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect. staff excellent, fast wifi, superb food. location is ideal if driving

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    10
    Fabulous lodge next to the red sand dunes and gemsboks aplenty!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is an older property and the rooms are underwhelming, pretty small and have shared, thin walls. We asked to switch to a quieter room at the end of the walkway with no noisy next door neighbors and it was well worth it. The lodge was not full so I don't understand why they placed everyone tightly together in the first place.

    This is a fabulously situated lodging next to the fossilized red dunes of the Namib desert. The gemsboks are attracted to the lodge and come in very close to its borders, allowing for optimum wildlife viewing and photography. The hikes around the lodge were very nice and there were many birds. The meals were very good and the staff are super friendly. The female chef was particularly charming and came out after each meal to see how we liked our food. There are two pools. A freak sandstorm with rain and thunder arrived suddenly one night at dinner and the staff quickly relocated diners from outside to safety inside and suggested we move our cars to avoid damage from overhanging branches. They were very kind and thoughtful.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the Staff was very friendly. 30 minutes driving from the Sossusvlei Gate.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold water in pools

    Great staff and excellent service, ebike rental, walking trails, breakfast and dinner buffet

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Perfect location, super atmosphere, staff was very friendly from arrival until departure.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Manager Mr Eddie was very friendly

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Camping2Go - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There seemed to be no e-bikes present. The property is quite a drive from Sesriem, so you need to get up early to visit Sossusvlei.

    We love the Camping2Go concept, and the tents in Namib Desert Lodge were no exception: fully equipped, amazing views, and perfect for a family wishing to camp without the hassle of setting up tents and transporting lots of gear. The staff was very friendly, and when you don't feel like braaing, the restaurant serves a nice dinner.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Excellent accommodation, lovely staff and plenty of activities. Great place to relax.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful and different! Camping2Go is fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Camping2Go - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpfulness of some staff members

    Superb location

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2021

    8.0
    Modern Camping
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Camping2Go - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited hot water in the 'camping2go' facilities NO WIFI at the camping2go' facilities

    The whole campling idea was excellent The staff were great

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Camping2Go - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really awesome location camp2go tented room was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2021

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