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Grootberg Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Palmwag with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Standard Twin Room
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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C40 Road, Damaraland, Palmwag
  • Grootberg Mountain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Palmwag Oasis
  • Kawakab Canyon

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Palmwag

At Grootberg Lodge, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Grootberg Mountain and 28 km (17.4 mi) from Palmwag Oasis. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the vicinity of this 3-property class Palmwag lodge you'll find Kawakab Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Grootberg Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

About this property

Grootberg Lodge

Lodge in Palmwag with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Grootberg Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palmwag lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grootberg Lodge offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NAD 60 for 30 minutes)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grootberg Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 wireless Internet in public areas: NAD 60 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 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

Grootberg Lodge Palmwag
Grootberg Palmwag
Grootberg Lodge Lodge
Grootberg Lodge Palmwag
Grootberg Lodge Lodge Palmwag

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Grootberg Lodge?

Yep, Grootberg Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Grootberg Lodge have a pool?

Grootberg Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Grootberg Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grootberg Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grootberg Lodge?

No, Grootberg Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grootberg Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grootberg Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grootberg Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Grootberg Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annelize

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All about the view

The positioning of the lodge is its defining freaturr as the views are spectacular and available from every room and the main building. The quality of the food was high with a set menu and 'fine dining' feel. The track up to the lodge is steep and a 4x4 is needed if you don't take the lodge's lift. The activities offered are a little limited and at the upper end of the prices of other lodges. The overall value for money is less than some lodges, but if you like views it's worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lodewikus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views at the lodge, and amazing activities. We went on the rhino tracking activity and it was incredible: we saw a rhino mom and her baby, and we actually followed them on foot for a little while. We also loved the guided walk & sundowner drive, which both had unbelievable views. Even sitting on the patio at the lodge, the views were stunning. Highly recommend this place. Only thing to be aware of is that the internet doesn’t work in the individual rooms, only at the main lodge (and even there it’s spotty). However, with such views you don’t need internet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Conrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Menal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views for days

The most amazing view of the valley! Amazing food! Amazing service! Pro or con depending on what type of traveler you are: extremely limited wifi and power plugs, a very steep ascent to get to the property (we had a 4WD but if you don’t they will help you get to the lodge)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb hotel!

This is an excellent place to rest and recuperate between etosha and skeleton coast park. The view is amazing. The staff is friendly and very helpful. This is also an initiative by an npo so you are helping to local community by staying here as well. The room is beautiful, cozy and just fantastic! No power outlet in the room (because the lodge is next to the cliff!) But you can charge your electronics at the reception. The check in was a positive experience. Theres transfer up the steep slope to the lodge from the parking lot. They have welcome drink and the staff will walk you through the place. Free breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner come with the charge makes it super worth it! The staff will also sing and dance to welcome you during dinner. Theres a communal staff tip box at reception so you dont have to tip everyone separately. We highly recommend this place and will definitely come back if we go to Namibia again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
splendid location ! Amazing view over the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Wonderful location. Spectacular views. Pool was to cold for using. Food was average. Stay for the location and views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic lodge in a breathtaking location.

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was amazing. The pictures don't do the lodge justice. It's in a stunning location and the staff are awesome. They even sang for us one night. The guided walks, tracking and drives were amazing and we wish we had stayed for 3 nights rather than 2. The food was good, and the WiFi was patchy (restricted to 150mb per session). We stayed in the family room which was fantastic value for 4 people, however, it's worth noting that the two bedrooms and bathroom are open ceiling, so they have no privacy (hence family).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a room for 3 adults, but got a very small double room with a extra bed , a very small one, more like a kids bed and no mosquitoe net for the extra bed. The food was very simple. The view was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view from the lodge. Service is good. But found a lizard on the ground when I getting shower. And little bugs on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

We spend 2 nights st Grootberg. The location of the lodge is breathtaking, the staff super and the services are great too. Internet could be better but, hey, it is in the Namibian hinterland!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

A, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing view

We saw an elephant as we drive up the pass before the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

All you need is a mosquito net!

Grootberg lodge was our 2 nights' stop from two long days of driving. However, we spent two sleepless nights fighting against mosquitoes....! No matter how much I could spray myself with repellent, they kept coming back biting and flying by my ears! It was an absolute nightmare. All they needed was a mosquito net, like all the other places where we stayed, much eco friendly than the spray repellent.

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms with great views

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WAY Overpriced!Terribly Disappointing.Inexcusable.

Wrong from the start: The reception staff failed to provided us with accurate information over the phone before our arrival and also neglected to give us vital advice at check-in.We were not told that there were NO electrical outlets in the rooms so we were unable to charge our phones,cameras,etc.(In fact, you must leave all your valuable devices at the reception desk to be charged overnight!)You will also not have any hot water for your coffee or tea in the morning unless you know to ask for a flask the night before (again we were not told!).Dinner was a catastrophe.No ambiance at all in the dining room.Very small portions,overcooked inedible meat (no options),everything drowning in a pool of slimy grease.To make matters even worse,the activity guide,'Ernest', behaved very badly and disrespectfully.He bluntly and quite rudely informed us that there were no 'excursions' available to us.This turned out to be a total fabrication.Yes, he actually lied smugly to our face, concocting some absurd, rambling, lengthy story about how the safari vehicles were broken down,how guests staying two nights had priority,etc. Utterly pathetic, shockingly unprofessional, and totally unacceptable.We saw the manager about these awful and glaringly dodgy missteps, she listened, but the damage was too deep and our stay was ruined. This place requires a HUGE investment in money, time and effort needed to get there and out again, plus suffering The Very Worst Roads in Namibia. You have been warned.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular setting!

Grootberg Lodge was just spectacular. The view is unbeatable. The staff was super friendly. Food amazing - considering also the remote location. It is worth the drive. You'll already see game on your way up there. Make sure you'll stay two nights at least. We just stayed one and it wasn't enough. We couldn't understand how people complained about the pathway to the lodges in their review. You are in Africa and on top of a mountain - you know it is not a high heel vacation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort