Le Mirage Resort & Spa

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Scott

Very cool property with interesting architecture aesthetic and loved seeing animals on the property. The food portions were a bit small, no WiFi in the rooms and AC didn’t cool the room well enough

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Tara

This property is WONDERFUL, from the warm greeting on arrival, so the gorgeous facilities. Its location to Sesriem (Dead Vlei) and Namib Hot Air Ballooning make it the perfect spot for a stay. We only wished we had spent more time here to enjoy the gorgeous spa, pool and quad biking experiences. Will definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Simon

Fantastic luxury lodge with delicious dinners and very friendly staff. Quad bike activity also recommended. Breakfast was just ok.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Donna

Absolutely amazing. This is a remote desert location with breakfast and 5 course meal included. It was delicious. I indulged in a wonderful massage while there. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Stephen

surreal experience - quite isolated - but thats why we go to such places

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Kathryn

A true oasis in the desert.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

STEVEN

Great location to the National Park for the red desert sand dunes. The Oasis room is great food was excellent and the staff were wonderful, WiFi is ver spotty and is only in the pool bar and reception area. Otherwise felt like a king for the 3 nights.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

STEVEN

The watering spot right in front of our room #9 the animals came to drink. They lit it at night so you could see them. Love the castle and our covered deck.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Myles

This is right out of a fantasy. The architecture truly makes you feel like you are in a Moroccan Palace. The grounds were well kept, the pool was immaculate, And the staff could not have been more attentive. They greeted us at our car as we pulled up and insured every need was taken care of. They maintain a watering hole that attracts oryx which makes for a fun pastime, watching them wonder near the grounds. At Sunset, all the guests gather near the watering hall, and the staff sets up a bar so everyone can enjoy views of the sunset together. Then we moved over to the neighboring dining room for an excellent five course meal with incredible service. The room itself was immaculate. The bed was comfortable, and all the amenities such as electricity, hot water, and Wi-Fi, were readily available. This truly was a highlight of our trip and we would recommended it when staying in the Sussusvlei area.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2024

Colin

Most reviewers will comment about how this lodge is like an Arabian castle and is an oasis in the desert. It is undoubtably very impressive, but it has some shortcomings to be aware of before making a booking.
1. We stayed for 2 nights and there was no hot water in our room. Reception arranged for maintenance to come.and he said the hot water storage is insufficient for all the guests, so if you are late having a shower, or a guest decides to take a leisurely long soak, you get cold water. THIS ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH. We didn't have showers for 2 days, having to boil water in an electric jug and wash at the sink - in a supposedly 5 star hotel.
2. The internet is woeful. There was no signal in our room and in the reception area, where I was told it was best, I clocked it at 2.5 Mbps - barely adequate to open an email. There are no TVs in the rooms, by the way, so bring a book.
3. I am a vegetarian. I advised the hotel of this by email in advance. When I arrived, I completed the registration form dietary field with 'vegetarian'. When I went to the restaurant for dinner, the set menu offered me a choice between beef and pork. Evidently, reception doesn't read the hotel registration form, as the kitchen was unaware I was vegetarian and it caused considerable consternation. To the chef's credit, he put some meals together, but I really felt like I was being a nuisance.
So, while this hotel is nice to look at, it really needs to lift its game and I wouldn't stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Rosa

This is a very beautiful property, an actual castle, no 3! There were the most spectacular sunrises & sunsets, staff were wonderful. The only issue we had was there was no AC at night & the rooms were very hot & with animals nearby we didn’t feel safe opening windows (no screens)…. we couldn’t sleep either night we were there.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2024

Anastasia

Perfect

The property was so beautiful! Loved it here. Also highly recommend doing a sunset atv ride

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2024

John

Limited pool area space and dining options

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2024

tasheer

We arrived to unload our own bags from the car while the porters just watched us - not a good start. Nice room, beautiful pool area. We had a third bed, which was like sleeping on a brick. Dinner was a good experience - the chef went out of his way to accommodate us. The highlight of our trip was a visit to Deadvlei, with superb guide, Jason. At over $600 per night the hotel would not allow a late checkout for 2 hours as we wanted a shower after our morning excursion - quite mean-spirited. Loading up the bags was also managed by me - the porters just have no clue. In short, a rather ordinary hotel with very high prices. I would check the many other choices to access Deadvlei.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Marcia

Fantastic lodge. Excellent cost benefit. Great rooms. Very spacious and comfortable. Very well maintained property. Extremely clean a and cozy. The water hole attracts the animals around the property. Close to the park. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Very friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2023

Bharath

Incredible sunsets, dinner, pool.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2023

Erik

Truly a Mirage in the desert

We are very glad to have booked our stay at LeMirage while in the Sossusvlei area. The rooms were very comfortable and clean, the pool a popular welcome after spending the day in the sun, and the service very attentive and friendly. I recommend the 4X4 tour as you will see some wonderful areas accessible only by sand buggy. The food was a bit hit or miss, but appreciate the difficulty of sourcing raw materials in such an isolated area. The drive to the park gate is beautiful, especially just after sunrise and the sky is bathed in sunlight.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2022

Kevin

Couple without car.....Sossusvlei 2 nights

Stunning looking hotel in amazing surroundings..... but thats where the amazement stops.
If you're not driving... forget about this place.
We were initially quoted $180 USD and later $150 USD by Hotel Reception for return for 2 from Sesriem (all of 21km away). Note: we travelled Windhoek to Sesriem, c400km for $40 USD/pp!!! As such, this hotel is VERY HUNGRY.

At the pool we ordered, or at least tried to order.... stuff as basic as toasted sandwich, or an icecream etc only to be told there was none or the icecream was only available at adjoining restaurant building, c200 yards away, and that opens at 6.....after the sun has gone down!!!

Sundowners offer nice views, albeit the drinks are extra but no problem there.

The evening meal menu is a highlight, good food, well prepared and service at the restaurant is very good.

In general, some better management, bit
of proper upkeep (relying on views only last so long, a tired building will eventually catch up to owners detriment) and offer some token value and this place could survive. If not..... this place is in danger of being a thing of the past!!

The in room brochures etc are all tattered and when asked if there was local taxi firms etc, no response was forthcoming or little assistance in general.

In short, we wouldn't stay again..... at half the price...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2022

Tristan

The location has tremendous natural beauty and the property is charming. Landscape views are excellent and the atmosphere peaceful.
Since there are already many effusive reviews here, I will cover demerits. The hotel should advise guests on the ruggedness of roads to this location and that the nearby river can flood and stop one's journey. They should also emphasize that cell phone coverage is poor and Wi-Fi is also bad (none in rooms).
Staff were very friendly and helpful but management could try harder. Night skies are beautiful but the property is covered with open lighting fixtures ( non-\"dark sky\") making it harder to enjoy. Our balcony door would not close, the telephone handset cord was broken, the do not disturb placards for the doors fly off in the frequent winds, the bar had no blender, the quad track is severely rutted, making quad drives an uncomfortable experience for some, dinner was mostly excellent but breakfast a bit sad. Room air conditioning cannot keep up with the heat due to leaking windows and doors so sleeping can be uncomfortable. Our housekeeper turned off the AC on one of the hottest days and that is what we returned to after an expedition in the Mirage's vehicle with undisclosed broken AC. Some guests may not thrill to open plan toilets and showers in the rooms which limit privacy or create oversharing... When I think of a \"resort\" or upscale lodging, I think of freedom from worry and attention to detail - this property did not quite make the grade.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2019

Jocelyn

A superb oasis enhanced by friendly service

We stayed for three nights in the Mirage while seeing the local sights around Sossusvlei and Sesriem and found it to be a perfect oasis. The hotel is well-designed to handle the weather and is beautifully decorated. Our room was very spacious and true 5-star comfort, despite the isolated location. We also greatly enjoyed the included generous breakfast and 5-course dinner. However, what really makes this hotel is the wonderful service- the staff are very welcoming and friendly, as well as truly professional and we we're well looked after throughout our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

Rolf Joachim

This hotel really is a mirage in the desert. Excellent in almost all aspects, with friendly and helpful staff, exceptional food and an interesting offering of activities. We opted for a late-afternoon quad bike trip (guided and following a well laid-out trail) and were not disappointed.
What we were especially grateful for was the effort the chef put into catering for my wife's dietary needs. As a coeliac sufferer she cannot eat any gluten or lactose. However, she had the best cullinary experience in a long time (even I became jealous of the tasty offerings prepared for her, served by the chef in person). And she had no after effects at all, which is always welcome.
The spa attached to the hotel is also quite good; we had a back and neck massage.
If one wants to find fault, then the lunch needs mentioning. They do offer a light lunch at the bar area. However, we waited for almost an hour for it to be served and then only after threatening to cancel the order. The tasty food did make up for it to some extent, but here the hotel can definitely improve. Otherwise we had an excellent and relaxing time. To be recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Katrin

A dream!

A jewel in the desert with perfect cuisine, rooms, pool and service. Very friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

This is probably your nicest option in the region. The hotel is beautiful and although service was hit and miss (Nice people at reception, not so great at Spa and Tour Guides), this was a beautiful hotel with great scenery. If I had to give ONE suggestion, change your directions on your website and instruct people that a 4WD vehicle is HIGHLY encouraged. This was missing from the site and our drive on our little sedan on the sometimes ROCKY roads was a white knuckle adventure, to say the least.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great place to stay in its own right never mind the excellent access to Sossusvlei.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Sue-Ann

We loved absolutely everything. This place is a complete gem, it was such a pleasant surprise. The staff were delightful, food excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2018

a n d

unique

We choose this hotel for the location to the sussosvlei and they offered tours there.
Good tour and guide.
Hotel is unique has nice pool area, large rooms very private. good restaurant .

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2017

Thiago

Perfect place to stay

lovely staff, friendly and really helpful. Bedrooms are huge, super clean and comfortable.
The views are amazing and they offer a few tours to see the sunset and to visit the National Park.
Highly recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Real life oasis

Le Mirage is a true oasis in the desert. We were so enchanted, that we scrapped our afternoon plans to spend the day relaxing in this beautiful setting. A castle, with private balconies overlooking an incredible landscape. Truly memorable.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

No hot water

Great location, Accommodation out dated, bedrooms lacked maintenance. No hot water in our room, maintenance told us it was an ongoing problem in room two and three. Food was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2017

Prosenjit

great view in the lap of luxury

amazing views, AC should have been better placed / bigger for more cooling, stargazing sessions should be available at night. overall luxurious

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2016

GARY

Nice desert stay

Le Mirage was a beautiful property and a comfortable stay. The service was a bit slow, but they gave it a good try. The location is superb for the nearby desert and it is the nicest property in the area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2016

Pamela

Oasis in the desert

Moroccan castle style resort was nicer than we elected. Staff were extremely helpful. 5 course served dinner was included with the full board pacakge...a nice change from buffets!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Marco

Alles in Allem ein tolles Resort, freundliches Personal, große Zimmer

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Bruno

Lieu top

Emplacement exceptionnel, restauration pas au niveau d autres établissements namibiens dans lesquels nous avons pu séjourner 2 fois moins chers. Pratique pour les mongolfières

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Adriano

Wunderschönes Spa Hotel in der Wüste. Eigenes Wasserloch für den Sundowner. Gute Massagen und toller Poolbereich. Hervorzuheben ist das überaus freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Halvor Helland

I had a great time here, beautiful location in Namibia. Great place, service, food and staff. The only downside is the very bad connection and only wifi in reception.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2024

Luis

Nice staff, very friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Sophie

Super dort, kleine Oase. Gerne wieder

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Yoko

とてもユニークなデザインでイキゾチック。スタッフも親切で話しかけやすく、お世話になりますた。
バーやレストランも最高。食事がとても美味しかった。ゲームミートの調理の仕方、味付けが最高。
日の出/夕日、そして野生の動物が見れて退屈しません。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Ho apprezzato la cortesia del personale, la pulizia e la cucina.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Struttura bellissima nel deserto. Ottima cucina. Camere bellissime e spaziose. Piscina e SPA con ampia offerta di massaggi. Eravamo in viaggio di nozze e abbiamo soggiornato 2 giorni con grande soddisfazione

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Unique : localisation; vue exceptionnelle et le calme

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Luke

砂漠の中のオアシス。中には美しいプールがあり別世界。シャワーも温水がきちんと出る上にエアコンもあり、設備も素晴らしい。ゲートの外にあるが、WiFiが弱く、公衆回線もほぼ入らないのが不満点。あとはレストランは日中は暑すぎて入れず、夜間になってもエアコンがないので気温が下がりきらず、夕日が沈む頃はまだ暑い。

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2018

Manfred

Guter Standort für den Besuch des Sossusvlei

Wenn man mindestens 2-3 Nächte bleibt kann man die Annehmlichkeiten der ungewöhnlichen Hotelanlagegut nutzen. Große Zimmer mit Balkon, den Poolbereich, den Spa (die Massage war Super!) und das kostenlose Angebot von Kaffee und Kuchen am Nachmittag. Zum Abendessen gab es ein 5-Gang-Menü mit übersichtlichen Portionen, aber sehr ordentlich.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2018

guy

Le luxe en plein désert

Hôtel exceptionnel
Le luxe en plein milieu du désert
Excellent service
Très bonne table

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2017

Eddy

Mooi hotel dichtbij Sossusvlei

Prettige ontvangst na een lange rit door de woestijn. De koffers werden naar ruime kamer gedragen. Airco niet sterk genoeg om de ruimte te koelen. Goed bed met klamboe.
Douche geeft slechts koud water en er zit veel lucht in de leidingen, waardoor het water schokkend er uit komt.
Sundowner terras voor een adembenemende zonsondergang onder genot van een drankje.
Het vijfgangen diner is net als het uitgebreide ontbijt inclusief in de kamerprijs.
Zwembad is mooi, maar met koud water. Gezien de hoge buitentemperatuur is dat wel prima. Wellness spa biedt diverse massages aan.
Auto kan overdekt (uit de zon) worden geparkeerd.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2017

SB

Absolutely amazing, we will definately be back!

I traveled a lot and Le Mirage is really among the best hotels/lodges I ever stayed in. Breakfast, lunch and diner were delicous, the room was very spacious and comfortable, with a stunning view over the desert. The squad tour at the end of the day is very recommandable. The location is just perfect, beautiful and ideally located for a morning/day-trip to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Special thanks to Theo, who arranged a beautiful setting for me and my \"to-become-wife\" whom I proposed to marry me that day :) We both will never forget Le Mirage!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Prima Ort, um von dort aus ins Soussusvlei zu fahren. Großzügige Zimmer, schöne Atmospfäre.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Hôtel trés bien dans l\"ensemble

Hôtel très bien, personnel très sympathique.
L'accueil n'est pas terrible! très froid et pas commercial.
Chambre très confortable et calme.
Restaurant excellent en soirée.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2016

Hans

Perfect hotel in the desert

Close to Sossusvlei, perfect oasis hotel!

Partner