KKamjarGenerally recommended. The location is fantastic, right on the track and one of the closest lodges to the Sossusvlei gate. The houses are very tidy and, above all, clean. It's self-catering, but you do notice that a few things are missing.
I couldn't even find a spoon. No glasses, no hairdryer. However, this isn't a big deal since we simply dried our hair outside while sitting and gazing at the vast desert. Occasionally, an animal wanders past the room. Be sure to bring a flashlight at night, as it's completely dark. Breakfast and dinner are at the Sossusvlei Lodge, a 3-minute drive away. No shuttle, no problem. But we found the food to be rather poor. I'm not a vegetarian myself, but anyone who is will be disappointed. Meat, meat, meat everywhere. At both dinners, we and other guests were rudely and conspicuously asked to leave the restaurant, as if they wanted to get everyone out quickly, even though mealtimes still had over an hour to go. Oh well. The Wi-Fi is absurdly bad. The Wi-Fi coverage was abysmal, practically nonexistent. Service... what can you say? So far in Namibia, we've noticed a general coldness. Little personal interaction, little politeness; the bare minimum is said, and that's it. Whether at check-in or during meals. But when it comes to the bill, a quick, handwritten remark is often scribbled on it to try and squeeze out a few dollars in tips. Tip boxes are everywhere. The pool was freezing cold, but that seems to be the norm here in Namibia. The only question is why, since the sun should be heating the water continuously during the day at 35 degrees Celsius. Anyway, a quick dip and goodbye. We would still come back, though, because the lodges themselves are simply superb. This isn't some sparse camping situation, but rather a nice hotel with plenty of privacy.
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