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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial lodge with 2 bars/lounges

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Aerial view
Luxury Tent | Property grounds
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Daily buffet breakfast (NAD 278 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
D 1420, Windhoek, 9000
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve
    49 min drive
  • Maerua Mall
    64 min drive
  • Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
    73 min drive
  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros)
    53 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Double Room (Felsenhaus)

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Colonial House)

Family Room (Colonial House)

  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet (Hippo)

Chalet (Hippo)

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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House (Dama)

House (Dama)

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double room Luxury Point of View

Double room Luxury Point of View

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (African)

Double Room (African)

  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

  • 35.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Tent | Property grounds

Luxury Tent

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Hippo Two)

Chalet (Hippo Two)

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Colonial House)

Twin Room (Colonial House)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Windhoek

On river.Within 32 miles (52 km) of this lodge, you'll find Owambo Campaign Memorial and Trans-Namib Transport Museum. Sam Nujoma Stadium and Post Street Mall are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church - 48 min drive - 43.4 km
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 49 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Maerua Mall - 64 min drive - 49.5 km
  • The Grove Mall of Namibia - 69 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Daan Viljoen Game Reserve - 73 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4-star Colonial lodge with 2 bars/lounges
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Windhoek lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1908
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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 more details, 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in April.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not close to beach but recommenable
I no bad experience the people are good very friendly and accommodative

2/10 Terrible

Odette, Zimbabwe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Complete disregard for our safety
Before flying to Windhoek I called Dustenbrook to advise we would arrive late and to ask directions. Nobody could help me over the phone. On arrival Bidvest, Wilderness and I tried calling, no answer, it was late and I was travelling on my own with 2 children aged 6 and 10, I set the GPS for Okhandja hoping I would see a sign. After 70km, in pitch darkness and heavy road works, I was about to turn back to Windhoek I saw the Dusternbrook sign, in through a Poultry Farm. The security guard opened the gate, I could not see any signs, it was total darkness and he told me to go straight. New to Namibian roads, been in the country for 2 hours, I headed off on the gravel road, for what seemed like ages. I arrived at a closed gate, no sign for Dusternbrook, so I kept on the road as it bore right. After a few minutes of the road narrowing and getting sandy, I decided I will turn around, and couldnt, I was stuck in Sand. Tried calling, no answer, my children crying. Around 9.30pm I got through and advised Dustenbrook I was stuck. I was picked up around 11pm. In the morning, in front of guests, Johan the very rude owner advised me it was my fault I got stuck and I must find my own way out the sand. I called Zenia at Bidvest who was shocked no-one would help me, she called Johan, he told her he called his lawyer and will not help us. Bidvest came from Okhandja to push us out the sand. At dinner that night Johan never asked if we were ok. They charged us for rescuing us at nite.

8/10 Good

Katja, S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the nature
The place is beautiful and with many animals, really quiet. We had a chalet far away from the main house with view to the water and animals. All was good except for the smell in chalet - like it would be newly painted and it was hard to sleep in. Prices for additional services are quite high. Otherwise everybody is very nice. They have pool area to relax, however for cleaness of the water they should take more care.

8/10 Good

Edwin, Suffolk - England

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rural escape close to Windhoek
Friendly welcome, genial atmosphere, ample accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Although all other guests and owners and management are German, my lack of the language was not a problem. Indeed the communal meal arrangements gave a homely atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Ramohudi Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Safari Stay
It was an "okay stay" nothing out of the ordinary or special for that matter

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Like America's old west.
Duesternbrrok would not be for everyone. If you desire all the creature comforts then I suggest you look somewhere elae. But if you want have dinner with a rwal character who is more than happy to share his Namibia storie then this plqce is for you. It's informal dining and you just run a tab. Wonderful property. Went for a great 2 1/2 hour hike. There are many trails. If you decide this is alace you want to try, I suggest you stay a minimum of 2 nights (3 would be better), as there are a lot of activities to try.

4/10 Poor

Ian, Durban

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Colonial home in the bush
i looked for something a little different than a traditional hotel in Windhoek, Namibia and came across dusternbrook safari lodge. On vacation...perhaps, but definitely not a stopover for business travels in this large country. No aircon in the rooms and only a small fan to vainly attempt to cool one down in hot and dry conditions is not conducive to much needed sleep. The shower did not drain properly which left one in a virtual paddling pool in a few minutes. The food served at dinner time was rather good, despite having to brave the daily venison on offer. Dinner is a social affair where all guests sit at a large table and eat. Unfortunately the majority of guests seem to be German and conversation was largely limited to hello and good bye and pass me the salt bitte. If youre a german tourist on a budget...this is definitely something to look at. Just keep in mind that you have approx 18 km of sand road off the main road, and 2 farm gates to open/close in both directions.

8/10 Good

natasha, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice lodge good for walking, game drive
nice leopard and cheetas on premises. Excellent dinner.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Manuela

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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