5.7 km West off C19, 9000 Solitaire, Namibia
#4 of 12 hotels in Solitaire
Guests' ChoiceBased on 17 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Vayana
United KingdomNothing! Only feedback would be that there was a LOT of food provided which we could not finish. So perhaps to prevent food waste, they could offer the option for guests to choose prior.
The spectacular views, the little details, the abundance of quality food & drink (and coffee), the friendliness of the staff (especially Nali), sleeping with the view of the stars and waking up with the sunrise. Honestly perfect and exceeded expectations!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
S
United KingdomThe swing seats could be lower to the ground so as not to spill drinks when trying to get in them - but not a major concern
It was spectacular - every thing provided - was in awe of the location, design and beauty of the place
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Ndeuhala
ItalyI didn’t like about the property that the chefs the don’t know what it’s gluten free products and the mix food together.. the need to be learn about allergies..
Privacy and Mr Nali he was really really good and professional
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Andrea
ItalyI would suggest a way to communicate with the management in case of electricity shortage which sometimes happens.
Desert whisper is one of those unique place to visit once in a life. The location, the view, the attention to details, the service everything is extraordinary!! Special mention to Nali who took great care of us.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Javana
United StatesI wanted to stay longer lol everything was perfect
We had a great chef . Food was amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
David
United StatesEverything was perfect. The refrigerator was stocked with delicious food. The bar was complete and the pool was ready for an afternoon dip. It’s truly a one of a kind place. Sitting in bed looking out over the plain was an extraordinary view and the sunsets were an amazement!
Spectacular! Everything about the space, the food, the hospitality was 11 out of 10! Newman, Abuid and your chef all exceeded our expectations. Desert Whisper is more than an accommodation, it is an experience. One we will never forget.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2023
Federica
United Kingdomnothing really, everything was good. checkout time at 10 is a mood killer though 😅
stunning location, secluded and intimate. the view is out of this world
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: November 16, 2022
Jaroslaw
PolandFantastic staff Thank you Edi! Beautiful design. Fantastic food and more....
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Matthew
United StatesFood for all your meals is stocked in the fridge in advance, with some variety of mains and sides. For dinner, we decided to grill the provided oryx steaks and vegetables, but found the vegetables were growing mold. This made us concerned that food that was uneaten by prior guests is perhaps left for the next guests (as freshly cut broccoli refrigerated in a well air-conditioned environment shouldn't be molding so quickly). Perhaps worse than the mold, we communicated about a nut allergy well in advance and this was acknowledged by the property. We thought, as we were the only guests, this would be relatively easy to accommodate. Upon arrival, not only were several bowls of nuts out, but most of the provided snacks contained nuts, and the entire dessert tray was also covered in nuts (and this was stacked along with the other food, introducing risk of cross-contamination). This was a very disappointing discovery, especially at such a remote location where it was impossible to go out ourselves to purchase any supplementary or alternative food (anything in your own car is also pretty inaccessible, as you leave your car in a designated parking place and are driven up to the pod by the host). Given the amount of nuts present alongside all the other food, it was difficult to trust that anything was safe to eat. We raised these two food safety issues upon checkout, and the staff were very apologetic, but with these two separate food issues, we spent most of the stay (only 1 night) pretty hungry! Be warned if you have any dietary restrictions that the food may not be safe for you and make sure to bring your own snacks/food with you up to the pod.
The views are truly stunning. The desert pod itself is private, spacious, clean, well-equipped, and feels luxurious, with lots of comfortable places to sit inside and out to enjoy the solitude of the desert. The private plunge pool was clean and refreshing. The A/C and all other amenities worked well. Tons of snacks and beverages are included. The staff were kind and welcoming. It really is a very special place and you can tell a lot of care was put into its construction!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2024
Ephraim
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Charmaine
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Adit
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Long
Czech RepublicThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Tshilidzi
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Adam
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 19, 2022
Peter
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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