Namastat Lodge by Country Hotels

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When you arrive, you are greeted by the sound of revving cars on the race track down the road. That does quiet down later in the afternoon but that's when the hotel starts pumping music until the early hours of the morning. If that is not enough for you, there will be people walking from the cabins to the hotel with open alcohol containers right by the campsites for most of the night as well. If you're still not sure if you should stay here, then the cars driving through the campsites all night might help you make up your mind. Avoid this place at all costs.

I booked and done the prepayment via my Credit Card. I requested if I could bring my beloved Jack Russel and they confirmed in writing that I could do so since they are pet - friendly. The were the only lodging that was able to do so. Unfortunately I had a Covid related incident and was forced to cancel my booking. Cancellation was hassle free. I give them this high rating in appreciation of the high quality of service I got even if I could not visit due to my situation. I will surely try them out next time around God so willing.

Avoid! AVOID! In a town like Springbok with multiple accommodation options we chose the one that should charge by the hour. No staff on site should have warned us - check in is at the hotel next door, a wide open gate and no security. “Self catering chalets” are wooden garden sheds standing about 2 metres apart. Inside: a bed, table, fridge, kettle, 2 cups, bathroom with NO door, tv. Tiny windows, though a good thing due to neighbour proximity. No stoep to enjoy the view, no chairs or glasses either. So our early night after a long drive was not to be. At 8pm about 40 people descended on our neighbour. Two cars playing different music, one the bass so loud the cabin shuddered. People shouting and laughing all around our cabin. At midnight the loud bass music headed out but the party carried on. At 3am we asked them to quiet down - couldn’t stand very bad and loud “singing” anymore but that was ignored. Considered calling the police but afraid to. It’s sunrise now … the music, singing and talking continues but we’re heading out - never to return . The one star is the minimum rating - there should be a minus option for this one.

Braai area and ablution not cleaned. Had to phone for toilet paper. Dustbins not emptied. Somebody damaged the electric gate. Reception told us that it was not their problem. Had to move the gate which was very heavy ourselves.