Sweetthorn Retreat Airport Lodge  Verified Listing

The main lodge is situated further away from the river, its elevation offers a greater view of the Seeis Valley and surrounding Finkenstein Mountains.

This facility has ten en-suite bedrooms with cooling and television. Seven rooms are outside the main building. Three rooms are inside the lodge building. One room has 2 double beds, One room has two 3/4 size beds and one has twin beds. All have en-suite shower facilities.

The dining area has a fully stocked bar and overlooks the pool area. Above this is an open viewing deck for guests to enjoy sundowners and stargazing. Quite often some of the antelope (waterbuck, blesbuck and springbuck) can be seen down at the floodlit waterhole.

We offer seven fully equipped 'Meeru' tents and three spacious campsites. There is plenty shading and a splash pool for children plus a small playground where the youngsters can be entertained while adults enjoy an afternoon bbq/braai.

Local and Regional (SADC) Special Rates “With Extra Discount”

Post COVID-19 lockdown travel kicks on with respect to measures on prevention, that could perhaps define our next normal. Our Special rates for Namibians and SADC nationals come with Extra Discount as incentive for Travel in times of COVID-19 crisis. “We Await To Welcome You”

- Standard Rooms
* En-suite bathroom
* Hairdryer
* Air-conditioning
* Coffee/tea facilities
* TV (satellite cable channels)
* Lockable safe
* Non-smoking.

- Fully Equipped Tents
* Bbq/braai facilities
* Cleaning service
* Coffee/tea facilities
* Non-smoking
* Outdoor dining table with seating
* Deck/patio
* Shower only.

- Campsite
* Water points
* Bbq/braai facilities
* Communal ablutions.

Sweet Thorn Retreat has a grand fortress-like appearance, but has never actually seen military service.

In fact, everything about Sweet Thorn is calm and relaxed, making it an ideal place to unwind. Its proximity to Windhoek and the international airport makes it an idyllic place to rest up and collect your thoughts before or after a flight - or to go on a shopping spree in the big city, or to take part in any of its activities and entertainment.

You can spot birds and wildlife close at hand during a walk or you could take a day trip to a game lodge within easy reach - it’s entirely up to you how you spend your time.

* 24-hour Security
* Bar
* Barbeque Facilities
* Wi-Fi Internet Access in public areas
* Kiddies Club
* Library
* Outdoor Pool
* Restaurant
* Secure Parking

* Walking the unguided trails within the 10-hectare grounds
* Bird watching
* Swimming in the sparkling pool at any time
* Lounging around the lodge or the pool
* Reading outside or in the shade, or in a comfy chair in the guest lounge
* Further afield there are game lodges not far from Windhoek, where visitors may take game drives or walks and enjoy a good meal.