An iconic little village in the heart of the Namibian desert. Great place for a break along the way, with good food, famous pastries, and the evocative atmosphere of abandoned old vehicles that make it a scenic and memorable stop.

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast was fantastic

Stayed in August 2025

Zero

Beautiful facility in the middle of the Namibian Desert. An excellent base to see surrounding sites. Good food and wonderful staff. They offer an excursion to see cheetahs and have excellent mountain bikes available for rent. There’s also a bakery on the property that has superb pastries, especially the apple pie.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing to dislike

The hotel is charming and clean with modern rooms and a nice bathroom. Genuinely in the middle of nowhere but busy with people passing through, and only the lucky few staying over. Braai and selection of sides for dinner. Nice breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything! The room was lovely and set in a great courtyard with pool. The food at restaurant / bakery was good. Shop on site. Staff lovely. The whole site has a querky USA Midwest feel. We also visited the cheetah conservation project with Nico as a guide. Totally awesome.

Stayed in August 2025

To much to like, so the don't likes dont feature.

Apparently, this place has history. My parents stayed at the road house many years ago and now I have been there. First impressions were not great, because there was no wifi to make our payments etc, but after that it just kept improving. Rooms were basic, showers were hot, and beds were comfortable. The restaurant staff were super. They were so friendly and attentive and way exceeded my expectation. I wish I could remember their names, but you guys are the difference. The morning vibe is electric there. The garage is full, the bakery is stocked with bread, pies and sandwiches and the 4x4s are ready for the next leg of the Namibian trip. Such a nice spot.

Stayed in July 2025

Smoking was allowed outside the rooms but the rooms were all close together. But this was only a problem one of the three nights we stayed there and just for a short time.

The cafe and the bakery made exceptional food, especially the cafe (as we ate more often there and it was more varied). The staff was extremely helpful and they even told us about the mountain lodge which is another nearby property run by the same owner. It was nice to go up there and chill for a bit in a different location. The cheetah viewing option at a nearby location via tour was well worth it and seemed quite ethical in their approach (the cheetahs were kept in capitivity because their mother was injured when they were small and thus unable to care properly for them; she has recently died, but the 4 cubs are 9 years old now and seem to be doing quite well). There is also nice viewing of a communal yellow mongoose and ground squirrel den behind one of the campsites that is also associated with the hotel. Gas is available here as well as a decently stocked little market with curios and books available. A nice quiet historic church is available for those who want to use it as a quiet space. During the day this is a stop over for tourists on their way to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei so the cafe, gas station, market, and bakery are quite busy from about 9-4 but outside those hours, especially in the evening it is quiet, just you and a few other guests and workers plus a trillion stars above.

Stayed in July 2025

A hair drier was missing in the room, that was probably the only tiny thingy.

Such a beautiful place in the middle of nowhere on our way to Sesriem and Sossusvlei. It's very calm, quiet, with a nice restaurant, shop and gas station. They also have a bakery nearby, try the apple pie. We had such a nice 1-nighter here. Find a bit of time to observe the night sky as well.

Stayed in July 2025

Stuff friendliness Rooms were were clean Hot water Breakfast was excellent

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing at all

The dinner and breakfast was exceptional. The swimming was cold but refreshing. The Lodge garden was well maintained and neat. The room was obscured from the winter sun, but very comfortable.

Stayed in June 2025

Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Excellent food.

Stayed in July 2025

The rooms are a bit dark. The breakfast buffet was small but absolutely adequate, we loved the variety of fresh fruit. Dinner was also very good and we loved the pork schnitzels

Stayed in July 2025

I loved the garden, the pool, everything was great so we actually cancelled a night somewhere else to come back here! Breakfast was great, staff very welcoming🌸

Stayed in July 2025

The male staff at the restaurant were a bit moody.

The staff at the reception were very helpful and friendly. The food and breakfast packs were excellent. The rooms and beds were clean and comfortable, very nice place and location indeed.

Stayed in July 2025

Comfortable and spacious rooms. Loved the little stoep where we could sit and relax

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing!

Great location and very clean spacious rooms! A lovely breakfast with friendly staff. Great stop off if you’re travelling through.

Stayed in June 2025

Lack of toiletries in the bathroom

The location is ideal in the middle of know where but has a restaurant, bakery and a fuel station The nature around the establishment is really breath taking.

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing spot in the middle of nowhere. The hotel is beautiful and has everything you need: restaurant, bakery, shop and gas station.

Stayed in June 2025

For the price, small things are missing. I hey should invest in proper shampoo and shower gels. Bathrooms should also have clothes hooks (not everyone undresses before stepping in to the bathroom). A TV and hairdryer would be appreciated too.

Looks new and quirky. Outside is desert chic.

Stayed in June 2025

I think it will be good if people working there, could learn about the history if Solitaire to tell the visitors. That would make the experience at Silitaire more interesting. Nobody could give me any information about any building or history

Wonderful enviorement. Friendly people, especially the waiter in restuarant. Good manners and friendly

Stayed in May 2025

Awesome Place

Stayed in May 2025

Solitaire roadhouse is hardly-miss-place for roadtrippers visiting Sesriem. It is definitely the best value for the money: Perfect position for Sesriem / Walvis Bay / Windhoek cruising. The lodge is very stylish: chain of big rooms surrounding a desert garden decorated with sukulent (cactus) flowers. In the middle of garden there is refreshing pool. Place has restaurant with good food (breakfast, dinner) and the best bakery of 1000 kms around (definitely try famous apple pie). Wifi, hot water, nice staff, etc. all this makes Solitaire worth of visit. Walvis Bay: 3,5 hours, Sesriem: 2 hours (very bad road, but doable).

Stayed in May 2025

We had a lovely stay here. Clean room, comfy beds and absolutely wonderful, friendly staff. The beautiful garden looks like it was planted with a lot of love and care. Couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2025

Limited vegetarian and vegan food options but the restaurant tried to accommodate as best as possible. Note that it takes ca. 2hr drive to Sossusvlei on a gravel road.

Friendly staff. Great accommodation when travelling from Windhoek to Sesriem. Rooms are clean. The sunset drive was nice.

Stayed in May 2025