Information
The Helmeringhausen Hotel lies in the tiny settlement of Helmeringhausen in Southern Namibia. It was established during the German colonial era as a farm by a member (Mr Hubert Hester) of the Schutztruppe/German Colonial Infantry. Later it became famous for its Karakul sheep breeding and currently cattle and goats are farmed here. The Hotel forms part of the historic 11,000 ha Farm Helmeringhausen and is an ideal stop-over on the drive between Lüderitz and the Namib-Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei or Fish River Canyon.
Today the Hotel & Guestfarm belongs to the Basler family who are not related to the Hester Family, German hospitality is guaranteed and English and Afrikaans is spoken.
Rooms
- Comfortable & tasteful furnished en-suite double rooms
- Mosquito nets in all rooms
- Swimming pool for overnight Hotel guests only
- 22 Rooms
- A well maintained campsite (unfortunately without electricity)
- Handicapped accessible
- Children are welcome
- Beautiful, lush garden with wild birds
- True Namibian hospitality (German / English / Afrikaans)
- Warm & friendly hosts
- Mobile reception
- Unlimited W-LAN in public area (at extra cost payable upfront per room)
Facilities
Food & Drinks
- Delicious, home-style buffet breakfast
- Lunch made of fresh farm products
- Exquisite Namibian dinners (Three-course set menu)
- The best ever Apple-crumble (We’re famous for it!)
- Coffee shop & beer garden
- Cold beer & excellent wines or spirits from our fully licenced restaurant
Miscellaneous & Nature
- A well stocked Curio shop
- View point on a nearby hill, perfect for sun downers
- Nature drives and astonishing scenery
- Crystal clear skies to gaze at the stars
- Airstrip (25°51’46.21″S, 16°49’4.48″E)
Activities
Hiking & Sundowners
A five minute walk takes you to a nearby hill where we’ve created a relaxed setting with some chairs and tables. Take a bottle of something with you and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Suitable for all ages.
Bird Watching
Birding in the beer garden is a popular pastime. The weavers’ nests are a source of constant enjoyment and activity.
Tennis Court
Tennis can be played on our tennis court; keys can be obtained at the reception of the Hotel.
National Monument
The old German Police Station at Chamies is approximately 20 km’s away. The graves in the area are well maintained. Trips can be arranged or guests can enjoy a self-drive outing.
Nature drives
The hotel is part of the historic 11,000ha Farm Helmeringhausen. Farm Drives / Sundowner Drives are usually conducted in the afternoons and continue for about 2½ hours (Departure 15h15 Winter, 15h30 Summer). You will be impressed with the scenery, explanations and interesting facts on our fauna and flora. Some of the Game which could be seen are, Kudu, Springbok, Ostrich, Duiker, Meerkat, Bat eared fox, birds.
