NamibRand Nature Reserve Namib Desert, Namibia
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
andBeyondSolar desert keep
Perforated steel roofs cast constellation shadows over stone pavilions, where silent gravel plains stretch toward burnt-orange dunes.
“the architects have fashioned – from responsibly sourced materials like stone, sand, steel and glass – a sleek, understated series of 10 open-plan suites”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Sculptural stone and steel pavilions feature retractable glass skylights above king beds for direct in-room stargazing.
Remarkable
Dedicated private guides, personalized dining out on desert dunes, and butler service hatches for uninterrupted morning coffee.
Notable
Desert excursions explore ancient sand dunes, San rock paintings, and starry night skies within a private wilderness reserve.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The interior decor is subdued, to match the exterior environs, with khakis, browns, and a few pops of black...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The lodge sits in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, with red dunes, prehistoric rock paintings, and vast gravel plains just outside.
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The rooms
Stone-and-glass suites open through frameless sliding glass to private plunge pools, outdoor showers, indoor fireplaces, and discrete butler hatches.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved rim-flow pool sits on the viewing deck, looking straight out over a desert waterhole.
The spa
The sunset-facing spa pavilion opens onto the gravel plains, with treatment rooms lit by skylights.
At the table
Dinners move between the glass-walled pavilion, the wine cellar, and candlelit tables set directly in the sand dunes.
The sustainably designed andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on the edge of the NamibRand Nature Reserve captures the raw beauty of the world’s oldest living desert.
How it began
Completely rebuilt in 2019, the lodge operates entirely off-grid solar systems to safeguard the fragile Dark Sky Reserve.
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andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
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Namib Desert
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.