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Featuring a garden with a children's playground, outdoor fireplace, and free Wifi, Dornhuegel Guest Farm is a guest house in Grootfontein. The air-conditioned accommodations are 23 miles from Old Fort Museum. There's a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the guest house, units are equipped with a desk. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The guest house also offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at Dornhuegel Guest Farm, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Grootfontein
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  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    We stayed here for one night. The farm was super clean and spacious. The managers & staff were very friendly and present (in a very positiv way). There are many animals around which really calmed us down. The hike was nothing special but nice for...
  • Pavel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Lovely farm, spacious, clean, stylish rooms, great dinner and breakfast, lovelly pool, nice staff. We have enjoyed our stay very much.
  • Henning
    Germany Germany
    Dornhügel is a nice little guestfarm, located not far away from Grootfontein. The food has been very delicious, many of the ingridients are taken from the farm or are homemade, for example jam, chutneys or vegetables, as well as their beef. I've...

Managed by Melanie & Götz Nederlof with their family & Staff

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,169 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company info

Your hosts Melanie and Götz are looking forward to making you a part of a Namibian farmer’s family and will welcome you in German, English or Afrikaans. For Melanie as a hotel professional each guest is king. Her attention to detail gives Dornhügel its special touch. Even if we have a full house she never loses track of the daily operations and no-one misses out. Her self-made Lemon-, Passionfruit- or Physalis-jams are famous (check on tripadvisor!). Götz is the man of action on the guestfarm – no stone too heavy, no project too big. Not only at the bar but also during the farm tour the guests can witness his love for the country, its animals and people. Götz was trained as a chef in Germany which is especially beneficial for the guests. Become part of the Namibian farm life – join us on a game drive, at the waterhole, have a conversation with the farmer´s family or become extensively involved on the farm and accompany our farmhands to their workplace for one day. During that time you can meet our cattle, horses, giraffes, Kudus, Elands, Dik-Diks, warthogs and other wildlife. If you are fortunate you may even encounter the timid leopard.

Property info

The family friendly guestfarm in Namibia In the North of Namibia, en route to the untouched Bushman country and the Caprivi region, and only two hours away from the Etosha pan lies our guest farm Dornhügel. We offer you a unique combination of a guest farm with a homely atmosphere, stylish ambience and rustic farm life. Experience the agriculture of Namibia up close during your holidays Enjoy unlimited feel-good atmosphere In the excellent lodging with stylish ambience you can experience Namibia comfortably and up close. The establishment with it´s generous rooms is newly renovated and well looked after. Our refreshing swimming pool Our fenced-in pool is the perfect place to cool off after the heat of the day. The comfortable deck chairs tempt you to take a break, lie down and relax, while reading a book or enjoying a refreshing drink from our bar. The green courtyard Our gem – the green oasis in the middle of the mostly dry farm. The Lapa to linger The lapa, a covered but open patio, is the perfect place to read, play games and exchange testimonies of the day. You also dine here together with your hosts. The library with extensive tips about Namibia

Neighborhood info

Dornhügel is one of the last unique Namibian farms with homely atmosphere, stylish ambiance and proper facilities. It is very conveniently located for guests from Etosha National park as well as several other attractions in Namibia. Dornhügel is ideally located between several well-known attractions of Namibia. They are close enough to visit on your way to or from the guestfarm. Etosha Nationalpark The east entrance of the Etosha park is just three hour’s drive from the farm, so that many guests come from there or are on their way there (mostly well equipped with a lot of tips, as well as lunch packs from Dornhügel). Bushman Country Particularly worth seeing is a small village in the bushman country just a short drive from Dornhügel. This is a worthwhile day outing, on which we will accompany you on request. The visitors can witness the traditions of the bushmen – the San – you can also participate actively by for example creating jewelry or learning to hunt with bow and arrow. Hoba meteorite Not far away lies the largest known single meteorite found on earth. It is located on the farm “Hoba West”.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Pizza • German
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Dornhuegel Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

Dornhuegel Guest Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted Dornhuegel Guest Farm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dornhuegel Guest Farm of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Dornhuegel Guest Farm

  • Check-in at Dornhuegel Guest Farm is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Dornhuegel Guest Farm is 20.5 miles from the center of Grootfontein. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Dornhuegel Guest Farm include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single

  • Dornhuegel Guest Farm has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at Dornhuegel Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Dornhuegel Guest Farm offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Game drives
    • Fitness