Name: Betesda Lodge & Camping
Address: 38km from Sesriem, 5km on road D854 from C19, Sesriem, Sesriem, Sesriem, 9000, Namibia
Rating: 7

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We stayed in the Elegant Desert Lodge, formerly know as (and described on all maps) as the Betesda Lodge. It was memorable and the staff were so helpful. We were passing through, so had little time. But, the  hotel organised a special trip for us to Sossusvlei with two of their guides - we had to go in a separate car because we had to be back early. They could not have been more accommodating and helpful and made our experience very memorable and enjoyable.

Elegant Desert Lodge, formerly known as The Betesda Lodge

Beautiful location in the middle of the Sesriem desert. Small rooms but delightfully decorated with clean sheets. Bathroom with amazing shower with enveloping napkins. Breakfast plentiful and varied in both sweet and salty. Dinner at a flat menu without praise. Wi-Fi with signal like this and present only at the reception. Very kind person who honored us one evening with African goatskin songs. Super recommended!

Amazing location

Bad option for those of us who came from the coast, the lodge is 40 km from the Sesriem track, so we had to do the kilometers the other way the next day.

medium room, old bathroom, friendly staff

Unfortunately, we've only been here one night. The lodge is about 25 km from the Sesriem entrance. Super friendly, almost family-friendly staff. Nice rooms, everything clean.

New owner super lodge

For a morning excursion to Sossuvlei, the lodge is too far away; until you are at the dunes, the sun is already very high. So we chose it as accommodation after a long and hot day in Sossuvlei and Deadvlei. We were there shortly after the takeover in November 2016. Although the new name was everywhere in the premises, the prices on the homepage were not yet renewed. On the spot we found that we had to pay 100 NAD (!) more per person for the meal than on the homepage (Sorry, we have a new management. ) The new management also reduced the portions: 3 tomato dishes and 3 aftergels as salad-glaries, which is a frequency.

Large prices, small portions

We stayed at the lodge for two days. We camped and our friends had a room.  Rooms were clean and comfortable.  Camping sites were very nice and ablutions were clean. Lovely swimming pool and very friendly and helpfull staff.
Meals were also good.  We enjoyed our stay.

Lovely lodge close to Sossusvlei!

We only stopped here for lunch and refreshments on our way to to Sossusvlai but I want to mention the very friendly and helpful owners and staff. The light lunch was very good and prices reasonable. Also this lodge has a nice pool as well as a shaded dining area; all looked very well kept and managed. I would not hesitate to stop there again or stay for the night!

Friendly lodge, relatively close to Sossuvlai

After so many hours on the truck, in the dust, it's a real joy to get here, welcomed with a cooling napkin and an ice cream drink.

Wonderful oasis in the desert

After a long day walking the dunes and Sesriem we arrived before sunset, dusty thirsty but excited after a very successful day. The lobby is a beautiful building with a straw roof with the very nice dinning room.  The rooms were spacious to the back with  a small terrace with the views of the African desert with mountains and acacia trees. Hot water, very comfortable beds. We felt like kings. The dinner in the dinning room was a buffet with quite a few options for every palate. A good choice.

A feeling of 'Out of Africa'

I traveled across Namibia and this was our lasted destination. When we arrived at the lodge the staff was so helpful by caring our laguage to our room. The Room we loved. The dinner we had was very good. If i ever come back to Namibia Betesda would be first on my list. All my regards to Mr and Mrs Rust.   

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