3 Best Hotels in Namibia

Although it officially falls within the municipal area of Windhoek, this lodge is 40 km (25 miles) south of the city center, and while you can't explore the capital from here, you can unwind in the glorious surround of this 6,000-hectare (14,000-acre) reserve. Perched on top of a rocky hill, the lodge blends in with the surrounding countryside due to the use of natural elements in the building and decor. Glossy wooden chalets have thatched roofs and sunken baths that look out over the bush. Two waterholes are well-visited all day long by antelope and sometimes zebras. GocheGanas offers a unique wellness village with an indoor pool—set in a high-roofed cave-room—surrounded by loungers, a spa, and endless bush views. The 360-degree Toko Bar is a perfect spot to catch an African sunset before heading to a delicious Namibian dinner.

This large beachfront property is built on Mole Beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The 125-room hotel ticks all the boxes including personal consultant-style check-ins, elegant rooms with luxurious bathrooms, and priceless views. Ninety percent of the rooms have gorgeous ocean vistas and a handful have a view of the lovely park alongside. It’s worth staying here just to experience the breakfast offering at the in-house Farmhouse Deli (included in your B&B room rate). The other two restaurants—the Brewer and Butcher and the Ocean Cellar—are first-class but very popular, so be sure to book in advance.

When you see the sunset reflecting off the Namib-Naukluft Mountains from this elegant hotel, you’ll understand why this safari shabby chic establishment is done up in accents of dusty pink. From its restaurant and food stations at meal times to the geometric fire-and-water feature at the entrance, Instagram-worthy bar and lounge (called ‘One Night in Namibia’), and collection of large portrait photographs of everyday Namibians, this place is very photogenic. Each airy room is tastefully thought out and has all the necessary mod cons, including a floor-to-ceiling sliding door that looks out onto the horizon. The exceptional service will make you feel right at home.