The Lüderitz Nest Hotel sits on Lüderitz Bay in a secluded spot near the town centre, and the approach is stunning, with desert on one side and ocean on the other. Built in 1998, it has been renovated with all the comforts expected of a high-class hotel.
At a glance
Location: Lüderitz Bay, Namibia
Stayed in: Double Room, sea view
Best for: travellers exploring Namibia’s south coast
Reviewed: March 2015
8.0 out of 10
Setting and arrival
I had arranged an airport pickup, and the lobby, with its fireplace, felt immediately welcoming.
The rooms
My Double Room had the feel of a modern beach resort, with a desk, air conditioning, satellite TV and Wi-Fi, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower and heated towel rail. The highlight is the balcony over the Atlantic, perfect for watching seabirds such as oystercatchers. Every room and all three Luxury Suites enjoy direct sea views; the suites add a lounge, two TVs and a large balcony, and Family Rooms can adjoin.
Dining and facilities
The Penguin Restaurant is locally acclaimed and the only full-service restaurant in Lüderitz, serving international and Namibian cuisine. Guests have access to a private beach and jetty.
The verdict
Unobstructed sea views, a knowledgeable team and the best restaurant in town make the Nest the place to stay in Lüderitz.
- Rooms: 8.0
- Service: 8.5
- Dining: 8.5
- Facilities and spa: 7.0
- Location: 8.5
Lüderitz Nest Hotel, Lüderitz, Namibia.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in March 2015. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
