Reviews of Desert Horse Inn

"Interesting gem in the desert. Good jump-off point for long drive to Bulls Port.

Suggest they install a "real-time" horse cam at the water hole lookout and send a live feed to the bar.

22KM from the inn. Inconvenient to drive there in case some animals might be there. If you knew you woukd make the trip." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa

"The best food of the entire trip.

Rooms are a bit tired - which is not that important but the beds were uncomfortable.

Good swimming pool and lovely staff.

Used this as a one day stop to break up a longish journey - didn't find that much to do in the area, another time might go all the way to Luderitz or further north." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia

"Well appointed rooms which are not overlooked. The Inn appeared pretty full when we stayed and staff struggled to seat everyone for dinner, compounded by a strong wind which restricted the outside options. Meal relatively expensive and av to good quality. Very good base for a day trip to Luderitz.

If travelling via Aus stop at Bahnhof Hotel for a very good lunch including the best (and perhaps only) deep fried ice cream outside Glasgow. A rare treat.

Great base for Halifax Island tour and to visit Kolmanskop. You can do the island tour first and get to Kolmanskop in time for the 11am tour. Detoured en route back to visit the desert horses." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia

"Deset Horse Inn is located in a very beautiful area and it's a pleasure to have your own cottage and to wake up in the morning with such a private view from your veranda.

The cottages are big and well equipped you have the real feeling of a Ranch.

Lot of points to the restaurant. Great Service very varied a la cart menu that changes every day and also good list of wines. ladies cooking are local.

We had a great sundawner with Ricky." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia

"This establishment consists of two parts: the main inn and Eagles Nest which consists of six lodges at the foot of a cliff seven kilometers away from the Inn along a twisty sand track. Eagles Nest is effectively self-catering but if you opt for dinner at the Inn you will land up driving back to your lodge in the dark.

Anyway the Inn itself is very comfortable and the meals have a good choice of well-cooked dishes.

There are a number of walking trails around the property of varying length and strenuousness. The way marking could have been better and the trails seemed to disappear at times." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia

"Provided a good brochure with trail maps but some of the trail markings were hard to find.

The traditional Namibian stew was delicious!

We enjoyed the singing performance by the staff." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia

"We enjoyed this lodge.

The room is tastefully decorated with an excellent restaurant. Staffs are very helpful and friendly. A very good base to use for visiting Luderitze.

In their premise, we did one hike which is easy and nice." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia

"We had a well appointed and spacious room with a great view. Good bar with wide choice of beers.

The food in the restaurant was the best we had on the whole trip and the price of the wine the best value for the quality as well.

Very well placed for visiting Kolmanskop and Luderitz." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia

"Our room No 21 was a semi-detached chalet which could accommodate 3 people in single beds. It was one of the closest rooms to the main hotel facilities which included lounge, restaurant and swimming pool. There was a little terrace situated up a couple of steps with a table and seating to allow us to watch the sun go down. Nice to have fridge, kettle and tea/coffee making facilities.

A notice advised that water was scarce here in the desert. It was heated by solar power which would be hottest in the afternoon and evening and it would cool down overnight. If no sunshine, electricity would heat the geyser. Thus evening showers were appropriate during our stay.

The main course of the evening meal was buffet style with the starter and dessert served at the table. We were very upset regarding the wine; on tasting, we found our bottle of Merlot was corked and undrinkable. Initially the inexperienced waitress stated we would have to pay for the bottle as it had been opened! It was not until our Ultimate Safari guide intervened that 2 acceptable glasses of house Merlot were produced and for which we paid.

This hotel in Aus is well placed to see the wild horses which live in the spectacular desert landscape and for us, was over an hour's drive to Kolmanskop, the old diamond mining town which we particularly wanted to visit." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia

"Once again wonderful setting with excellent accommodation in very Moroccon style lodges/chalets.

Lovely outdoor dining area on a balcony around the main building. Food was very good, service friendly, eager to please & welcoming.

The wild horses were worth a visit but sad to see them in such a poor state & learn how man is interfering with nature." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 1n in Botswana