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Elegant Desert Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Sesriem with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Reception
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
The Elegant Desert Lodge sits in the mountains providing a quiet getaway with its charming library and garden. Travelers can spend their days lounging by the outdoor pool or visit the bar for drinks. The lobby serves coffee and tea for guests who need a quick pick-me-up.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sesriem, Elegant Desert Lodge is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sesriem Canyon and Mt. Naukluftberge.
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38km from Sesriem, 5km on road D854, from C19, Sossusvlei South, Sesriem

About this property

Elegant Desert Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
At Elegant Desert Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Elegant Desert Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Beds and tents are not provided for campsite bookings. Guests must bring their own tent and bed.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Elegant Desert Lodge Sesriem
Elegant Desert Sesriem
Elegant Desert Lodge Lodge
Elegant Desert Lodge Sesriem
Elegant Desert Lodge Lodge Sesriem

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant Desert Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elegant Desert Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Desert Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elegant Desert Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Elegant Desert Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Mt. Naukluftberge, Namib-Naukluft National Park, and Sesriem Canyon. Elim Dune and Namib Desert are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Elegant Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2day stay in desert

Staff was helpful and friendly, from arrival to checkout. Dinner was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friederike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restaurant , perfect service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jérémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The swimming pool is nice and refreshing. The staff is very nice, helpful and efficient. The dinner was tasty. The accommodation could be refreshed a bit, some of the equipments of the room were dated, the moskito net had scratches and the door had a Space between in and out. Also, no minibar in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful setting between the rocky Naukluft Mountains and the Namib Desert. The hotel has a nice pool (albeit the water is quite cold!!) and had very professional, attentive and friendly staff. The food was great too. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, everyone was very friendly and welcoming and we felt at home straight away. The room was very spacious, with good beds, big bathroom and everything was spotless. The food from the restaurant was delicious and we recommend the sundowner drive Amazing surroundings and after spending a morning in sossusvlei the pool is great for relaxing.

8/10 Good

pam, Swindon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Views everywhere, staff very polite and helpful. Set menus for evening meal. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

I stayed family room ( 4 single beds) for 1 night with my friends. The staffs are helpful and friendly. What really surprised me is that the surrounding and external decorations are stylish. It is also fantastic that the room space is big with a nice shower room. There are various tours options provided. Tea time with free cakes brings us chill time. Dinner is whole set which is really good. Staying here means you can enjoy the time before and after visiting sossuselei for sure. There are swimming pools and a restaurant. Highly recommended for everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Johannes

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lenita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Große Zimmer, nett gelegene Unterkunft, toll abends zum Draußen sitzen, gut zum Park gelegen, 35 Minuten Fahrt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

All the staff here are exceptional ( friendly and very helpful). Food in the evening meal differed each night and was fantastic local fare. Yvonne the manager went far beyond and out of her way to make us feel welcome and helped us sort out our broken down vehicle. We will absolutely stay here again and highly recommend thos fortuitous find. Campsites also look good with shade power and water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poul-Henrik

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Günther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alles einfach top

Einfach großartig. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, alles sauber, das Essen hervorragend. Während des Abendessen wird das Zimmer nochmal zusammen geräumt und ein kleines Licht angemacht. Sehr nett. Die Touren sind alle zu empfehlen, ob es die Sundownerdrive ist oder die Fahrt nach Sossovlei. Eine geführte Tour vom feinsten.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist schön, aber die Reception zeigt sich genervt von allem. Das hier nur ein Stndard Menü angeboten wird ( Essen oder sonst gibt es nichts) ist mir bisher noch nie untergekommen. Wer beim Essen keine Wahl haben möchte ist hier genau am richtigen Ort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

supert opphold

veldig fornøyd, bedre enn forventet:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Sehr große Zimmer mit tollen Ausblick und sehr freundliches Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guter Ausgangspunkt für Tour zu Sossusvlei

Es ist eine sehr schöne Lodge. Vor allem das Abendessen im Garten hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Zimmer sind geräumig und sauber. Vor allem war das Moskitonetz um das Bett sehr praktisch und man konnte von der Terasse aus hautnah Oryxe beobachten. Unser Kellner William beim Abendessen und Frühstück war sehr zuvorkommend, nur leider waren die Rezeptionistin und einzelne Angestellte nicht sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anke, Dreieich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schön

Schöne Anlage. Sehr guter Service, tolle sundowner tour. Sehr gute Speisen im Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

emmanuelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019