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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4.0 star property
Colonial lodge with bars and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Horseback riding
Courtyard
Daily buffet breakfast (NAD 278 per person)
Luxury Tent | Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 483
SAR 565 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet (Hippo)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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House (Dama)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double room Luxury Point of View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (African)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Tent | Property grounds

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Hippo Two)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
D 1420, Windhoek, 9000

What's nearby

  • Christ Church - 48 min drive - 43.4 km
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 49 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Train Station - 61 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Maerua Mall - 64 min drive - 49.5 km
  • The Grove Mall of Namibia - 69 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako) - 90 min drive

About this property

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Upscale lodge by the river
At Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, horseback riding, and hiking/biking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private yards and wardrobes/closets
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

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The price is SAR 557
SAR 651 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: NAD 278 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space (431 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NAD 300

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s Chalet (Hippo) and Chalet (Hippo Two) room types are 1.8 miles (3 kilometers) from the main building; the Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two) room is 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) away.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NAD 278 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 1999 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: NAD 300 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek
Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge
Dusternbrook Safari Guest Farm
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NAD 300 (subject to availability).

Does Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NAD 1999 per vehicle applies.

Where is Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Owambo Campaign Memorial, Trans-Namib Transport Museum, and Sam Nujoma Stadium. Post Street Mall and Christ Church are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a Double room (Point of View) at Düsternbrook and very much enjoyed the tranquility and the incredible view at the pool and our room & deck. The staff are all kind, helpful and happy to answer all questions. Whilst driving to the lodge we already spotted heaps of animals like giraffes, warthogs, all kind of birds, baboons, Kudus, springboks etc., so driving slowly pays off. Breakfast was delicious and the lady servicing us was an absolute gem. We’d come back for the room, view and the animals we saw, when driving through the park by ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toll für ein paar Tage
Die Farm liegt wunderschön. Wir hatten ein großes Zimmer mit viel Komfort. Es war sehr sauber. Jederzeit war jemand zu erreichen. Alle waren sehr freundlich,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Viele Tiere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In unserem Zimmer gab es leider keine Teller. Beim check-in erfuhren wir, dass unsere Unterkunft noch 11 km entfernt war, mit unserem kleinen VW nicht zu bewältigen. So waren wir gezwungen, einen Aufpreis zu zahlen, damit wir direkt hier bleiben konnten. Eine Info diesbezüglich wäre von Vorteil gewesen. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, nur der Fußboden staubig
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Could really use a good cleaning
It is the oldest private game preserve, and it shows. Wrinkled pictures in frames filled with dead bugs, the yard needs a serious clean. That being said the bar/dinner area is quite lovely. Game drive vehicles are ancient. (One hour drive is R450, which seems really steep). I stayed at one of the ‘chalets’. As basic as it gets. Choose between sweltering or being devoured by mosquitoes (how about a net?). These are about 3km from the reception along atrocious ‘roads’ and (maybe just me….) the handrawn map got me disturbingly lost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mitten in der Natur bei Windhoek
Diese Anlage ist außergewöhnlich...... man kann es einfach haben, mitten in der Natur, oder auch in der Nähe zum Swimmingpool, der Bar oder dem Restaurant bzw. Frühstücksraum. Sehr leckeres Essen zusammen mit anderen Gästen (wenn man das mag) Auch der Inhaber setzt sich dazu und erzählt etwas über die Geschichte des Hauses. Dank unseres 4 X 4 Fahrzeugs konnten wir die älteste Guestlodge Namibias auch gut erreichen. Es war ein sehr schöner und interessanter Aufenthalt hier.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff are friendly . The charges are misleading, no Wi-Fi in guest rooms. Can say the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein toller Aufenthalt zum Beginn unserer Rundreise (24. bis 26. November 2019) im Felsenhaus Nr.1. Ein Bungalow mit insgesamt zwei Zimmern und jeweils eigener Terrasse. Von der Terrasse ein wunderbarer Blick hinab auf den (trockenen) Flusslauf. Dort gibt es schon einige Tiere zu sehen. Gamedrive und Fütterung der Geparden und des Leoparden waren ein Erlebnis. Man kann schöne Wanderungen unternehmen- sollte sich aber selbst (!) gut an der Rezeption informieren. Sonst steht man womöglich unvermittelt vor den Nilpferden. Am Hippopool befinden sich auch zwei Chalets. Diese sind ca 5 km vom Farmhaus entfernt und liegen wirklich in der Wildnis. Dorthin sollte man nur mit einem guten 4X4 Auto fahren. Das (wirklich sehr leckere) Abendessen nehmen die Gäste gemeinsam (an einem Tisch) ein. Wir fandenˋs gemütlich und es gab angeregte Gespräche. Der Hausherr gesellte sich nach dem Essen dazu. So erfuhr man u.a. allerlei interessantes zum Leben auf der Farm. Uns gefiel besonders die authentische Stimmung und der Umgang mit den durchweg äußerst freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Menschen auf der Farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen.. Bäder sind sehr alt und entsprechen nicht mehr dem heutigen Standard. Essen gut und dass alle Gäste an einem Tisch sitzen auch. Möglichkeiten auf der Farm toll, aber auch da merkt man, dass nicht mehr viel getan wird.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Afrikanische Tierwelt hautnah
Die ganze afrikanische Tierwelt auf einer Farm!!! Hippos, Rhinos, Giraffen, Elen-Antilopen, Oryx und und und. Bei Wanderungen oder durch Fahrt auf eigene Faust zum Hippo-See selbst entdecken oder per Jeep-Safari. Ein Muss: Fütterung von Leoparden und Geparden, hautnah, ohne Zaun dazwischen. Reitpferde, aber auch freilebende Pferde, die sich bei der Farm aufhalten. Rodney, klasse gemacht. Sehr interessant mit Farmbesitzer Johann zu reden. Duesternbrook ist eine der ältesten Farmen Namibias. Toller Blick von den Felsenhaus-Zimmern auf das Flussbett. Einfach super zum Einstieg oder noch besser am Ende der Reise. Wir waren am Ende unserer Reise geflasht, obwohl wir schon so viele Tierbegegnungen erlebt hatten: man kommt den Tieren, die die Menschen gewohnt sind und daher nicht sehr scheu sind, ungewöhnlich nah!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, schön und sauber, warm. Abseits gelegen, Jeep empfehlenswert, geht aber auch mut normalem PkW
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Arrived at around 1:30 pm expecting to be able to get a bar snack to tie us over till dinner based on experience from a visit 15 years previously. But no food available till 7:30 pm. The logical thing to do was to drive 18km back up the road, cross the B1 and visit Okapuka Ranch which offers excellent food, drinks and accommodation at reasonable prices. And superior game drives. I won't be revisiting Dusternbrook again. There is a much better option if you turn right instead of left as you travel north from Windhoek.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Urlaub in der Natur
Die Farm war schön man ist herzlich empfangen worden. Das Frühstück war ausreichend und das Abendessen super.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

A., Germany

We stayed there for one night and got the hippo 1 as a closer alternative to the chalet we had booked. The nature was really nice and we enjoyed the game drive in the evening with a nice guide. All in all, the farm and its accomodations/ facilities are a bit rundown. The pool for example is not clean and the loungers pretty old and uncomfortable. Dinner and breakfast were okay but not more. Staff is barely seen and we missed real hospitality. All in all, it is close to the airport but we know much better lodges.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unsere Nacht in der Düsternbrook Farm hat uns sehr gefallen. Schon auf dem Weg zur Farm haben wir viele Tiere gesehen und haben das sehr genossen. Die Wassergräben unterwegs waren eine kleine Herausforferung für unseren Wagen. Aber es ist es wert. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit, insbesondere bei der Cats-Tour. Bringt also unbedingt etwas Zeit mit, um die Cats-Tour zu machen und die Umgebung zu erkunden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

james, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely place. The staff is extremely accommodating and helpful The room was made up with a flourish. The towel was shaped like an elephant to emphasize the ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James, Baltimore, MD

Nice, historical setting with a wonderful, helpful staff. Lovely rooms with towel on bed shaped like an elephant, as an extra touch. Very nice tours,, and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alexander, Rüsselsheim

Liked: Staff & service
Toller Start in Namibia
Beeindruckende Landschaft mit einem aufgestauten See. Perfekte Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Viele Tiere. Tolles Frühstück umd gemeinsames Dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lodge nahe Windhoek
Man ist auf einer Farm in Namibia, zwar keine 5 Sterne dafür viel Flair und eine tolle Ausfahrt zu den unlimited cats. Gutes Essen und nahe an Windhoek
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guter erster übernachtunsort
Spannende Anfahrt über Schotterstraße mit bereits ersten Eindrücken von der tollen Tierwelt Namibias. Sehr schön war auch das gemeinsame Abendessen am grossen Tisch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jacqui & Rob, Suffolk UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
good well located quiet chalet
We have used Duesternbrook lodge at the first and last night of our stay in Namibia. We did not use the lodge but a chalet, a few km.s away. The Chalet Hippo 2 is simple but really very good. Clean, good warm water, solar lighting and an excellent fire pit and bbq spot with view over the lake. One can even sit on the roof. No complaints about the chalet. The lodge was used by us for dinner and breakfast. Both are quite pricey. The dinner is a common dinner and you basically share table. Be one time! The service during breakfast and dinner is very bad. All staff seem to hide in the kitchen, so if for instance bread runs out, you have to go and find them! Food is good, but not excellent. On the last night we decided better not to join the shared dinner and make dinner ourselves, while w could hear, but not see, that the five hippos were coming around us to shore to have their vegetarian dinner. Summarized: Chalets recommended, restaurant not recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Maria Lundkvist, Sweden

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Levde inte upp till det som utlovades
Vi läste på Hotel.com om Düsternbrook Guest Farm och tyckte det lät intressant. Vi bokade rum för 2 nätter men lämnade redan efter första natten. Det visade sig att det rum som vi bokat var en charlot (läs stenhydda) som låg 5 km från huvudbyggnaden. Vägen dit var en grusväg och det var tur att vi hade en hög 4 hjulsdriven bil. Det var ok att köra dit på dagen men lite värre på kvällen då det var mörkt ute. Bekvämligheterna i charloten var toalett och dusch. Elen var ett bilbatteri som drev 3 små lampor. När vi kom tillbaka efter middagen på kvällen var hyddan extremt varm vilket gjorde det svårt att sova. På väggen satt 3 st ödlor så är man rädd för småkryp ska man inte bo här. Middagen på kvällen serverades i huvudbyggnaden och vid vårt bord satt ägarinnan och någon anhörig till henne, 4 tyska gäster samt jag och min man. Då vi inte talar tyska hade vi ingen möjlighet att delta i konversation runt bordet. Ägarinnan var nonchalant och försökte inte involvera oss på något sätt. De bilder som finns på Hotel.com stämmer inte med verkligheten. Poolen är inte fräsch, solsängarna med till madrasser har sett sina bästa dagar för flera år sedan. Några bilder från charloten finns inte, bara fina bilder från rummen i huvudbyggnaden. Enda behållningen för oss från detta ställe är att vi såg giraffer och gnuer på vägen till huvudbyggnaden. Vårt råd är: kan du tyska perfekt och vill bo i ödemarken bland småkryp är detta stället för dig, till er andra: hitta ett bättre ställe.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Percy , Utrecht

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erg afgelegen!
Toen wij aankwamen bleek onze kamer (hippo) al vergeven en kregen wij een kamer die 5 kilometer verder was gelegen.De kamer (of huisje) bleek ook nog eens via een moeilijk te berijden weg bereikbaar. Tijdens het afrekenen stond het ontbijt erbij terwijl dit incl is. Na wat gesteggel is dit uiteindelijk eraf gehaald maar wel lastig.