Pelican Point Lodge

Staying at the Pelican Point Lodge is a once in a lifetime experience (except we hope to return)! Important Note: The hotel is under new ownership as of April or May 2025. Any reviews you read before that time should be disregarded. The new owner (who we got to meet) has big plans to continue to improve the lodge and has already made a lot of upgrades. This is a beautiful, luxury lodge. This amazing, secluded lodge sits at the end of Pelican Point, with the Atlantic Ocean and 1000's of seals on one side and the Walvis Bay Lagoon on the other side. The boutique lodge only has 10 rooms on three levels with the top level being the penthouse with a 360 degree view of the Point. Every design detail reflects understated luxury, perfectly complementing — not competing with — the stark, stunning beauty of Pelican Point. Our stay included breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don't know if that's always the case, but it should be, there's no where else around! And the food was fantastic. Fresh, locally sourced and beautifully prepared and served. A half-day excursion to Sandwich Harbour is an absolute must when staying at Pelican Point Lodge — it’s one of the few places on Earth where the desert meets the sea in such breathtaking fashion. The lodge can recommend their preferred tour company to pick you up and take you to this magical area. Pelican Point Lodge is a place you will never forget — a rare sanctuary where the wild beauty of Namibia truly takes center stage.

This location was a real surprise to the positive, located in an old lighthouse keepers building. Ask for the top floor to get a room surrounded in glass (the old Control Room) for the most unique room setting we have ever, ever had. Surrounded by water, while on the room deck we watched Humpback whales breaching and seals body surfing during our sundowners drinks, so beautiful. Although a bit limited in selection, our food was the best of our Namibian journey so far. This establishment is just restarting with new ownership, and with some passion and effort, could rank as one of the best in Namibia. Still needs some work including a rebuild of the dock so you can access the boat tour, but I would highly recommend everyone try a night at Pelican Point. Perfect place to stop after your Dune Tour to Sandwich Harbour, and then take the Boat Tour back to Walvis Bay the next morning. You will never forget it!

Paid for two nights, but left after one - would have left even earlier if possible. Has the most terrible rooms I have ever seen anywhere.

This accommodation had a wonderful caring staff! Thank you to Tanya, Trevor (housekeeper), servers Santos and Ivan, and important Chef Vissla. The food was outstanding – especially the oysters and lamb shank!!! The lodge is way out on a sand peninsula – very remote. It was quite an experience going to and from the city over a vastness of sand. Every room has an ocean view. Unfortunately, during our stay, my husband was not feeling well – the staff showed its concern by serving special meals; Tanya even took him to a pharmacy and grocery store to buy items for his relief.

Extremely original, far away from all noise ( except for the seals!) , surprising building, excellent food ( the best we had in Namibia ) very attentive and friendly service, proximity of the sandwich Harbour dunes , we would return with pleasure