"Nice cheap beer and the best service!"

We had a great time staying here! Our dogs were able to come along which was a huge bonus and with the price of the beer on tap, it's just another reason to stay here! The receptionist is terribly cute and looks after people and all your needs very well!

"It was a pleasant surprise after a day of driving."

Joliens is located in an excellent location. After a long day of driving, they had just the right amenities to make us feel welcome and rested for the next day's journey. That beef burger at Joliens Kitchen was excellent.

"Perfect overnight stop."

Absolutely fantastic, perfect overnight stop. From the moment we arrived everything was perfect, super friendly and efficient staff. Ice cold beers, delicious food. Highly recommend for an overnight stay.

"Affordable, clean and incredibly hospitable."

With an overnight stay just over the border, we ended up here. What a pleasant surprise. We were received with great hospitality and very quickly felt like "locals". Many thanks to Johan.

"A wonderful visit with the most hospitable people, will visit again for sure."

Very very nice stay, beautiful rooms.

"Nice place to stay."

Very clean and neat. A nice resting place after a long drive.

"Lovely and peaceful."

A small cosy place, very comfortable and conveniently close to a restaurant.

"Recommendable."

After a long drive from Bloemfontein (SA), it was good to be able to sleep well. The beds are good, and everything was clean. Unfortunately, we did not have hot water in the morning to shower. The air conditioning unit works well. The adjacent restaurant provides drinks and meals.

"Comfortable place to sleep just before the border."

Joliens' friendly service and restaurant offer very good value for money. It's a perfect stopover location if you want to stop just before the border.

"Very nice."

Very neat, clean and affordable.

"Location at the border is deceptive and facilities outstanding. We found a gem in a strange location. True Namibian hospitality."

Clean and comfortable. The staff couldn't be more helpful.

"Neat accommodation."

Very peaceful accommodation in cute units. Near border post. Very clean and tidy. We enjoyed the silence and space.

"Very nice and well planned."

We had a very nice stay and also ate very well. It is very convenient at the border. And we were also able to share in the wonderful downpour.

"Overslept one night. Very close to the border. Dinner in the restaurant was very nice. Nice and clean, everything you need."

All that was not nice is the pipes or pump noise when someone else uses water around us. We slept in room 5. In the morning there was no hot water to shower with.

"Perfect stop over right at the NAM/SA border."

Great location right at the border. Friendly and efficient service. Best of all - no loadshedding so aircons work (necessary for hot summer months).

"Convenient, quiet and clean."

Perfect stay-over before a long drive back to Gauteng.

"Good stopover on route to Namibia if your border crossing is late afternoon."

Friendly staff and clean accommodation.

"Units need attention."

Unit where we were: Door's lock was broken. Toilet water runs together. Had an unwanted visitor while we were sitting on the porch. Outside lights not all working.

"First overnight in Namibia."

Perfect location right at the border post. Friendly reception with good food. Rooms are comfortable.

"Planned as a stopover at the border."

Lived up to our expectations on convenience to the border. Immediately (I mean 50 m) after clearing Namibian immigration from SA (or before entering coming from Namibia) turn left and head over the railway crossing towards a very fancy Standard Bank branch. You are there.

"So calm, and immediately at home."

The most beautiful view we woke up to. Sommer very close to nature. Perfect place to sleep just over the border.

"Friendly service. Delicious pizzas."

We as a family were kindly received and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you guys.

"Friendly and good food."

Great middle point between Gauteng and Swakopmund.

"Nice."

Good experience.

"Nice overnight stay for traveling into Namibia."

Very friendly personnel, especially Jaco. Great new addition to the restaurant to visit with friends.

"Nice and friendly."

Friendly staff - came and have a chat with us during evening.

"Bad road"

Staff are friendly and helpful. Road is a nightmare and is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. We quickly got stuck in the sand with our Ford Tourneo van and trailer. Both the mobile and office numbers were not working when we called for help. We had to walk about 500 m to ask for help. We were quickly and professionally helped to get out of the sand. Obviously, I was not very happy about the road, especially after 11 hours of driving. There is another shorter path that does not have a risk of getting stuck.

"Mixed feelings."

The plus of Jolien's is that it is literally 100m from the border post - then again, also only 100m from the overnight parking of the long haul trucks. Fortunately, we are not bothered by it. This makes Jolien's suitable for an overnight stop after a long road and travel pains. We were there in a cold time. The stone room and the fact that the air conditioning could not heat, as well as the fact that we did not have hot water, did not really help. The room is tiny with two single beds and a bar fridge. There is a kettle with bottled water, but no coffee/tea/milk etc. not. The shower and toilet are open plan with only a short dividing wall to the room part, but open between the shower and toilet. The sink is also tiny with a small mirror placed too high for my wife to see into. There was no soap in the shower's liquid soap dispenser. We did not shower because of the cold water. Oddly enough, there is also only one folding chair for outside. The WiFi did not work within the room's stone walls. The beds and bedding are of good quality and we slept well. The dining room is neat and separate from the truck drivers' takeaway and sit-down area. Chef Jaco's dinner and breakfast (not included in the room rate) were affordable and top notch. We were also helped very nicely with a Namibian sim card and its insertion.

"Nice place shortly before the border."

Jolien's is not really ideal as self-catering. There are actually no kitchen facilities. That said, they were very helpful in helping us with crockery, bowls, etc. so we could braai. However, we couldn't wash it for them because the sink in the bathroom is tiny.

"Don't expect too much from their customer service."

The customer service is poor. There was no water in the morning and I could not get hold of anyone on the number given to us (after many attempts). The place needs to understand the reason people stay there for a bed and bathroom, so not having water is just like a bed without a mattress to me. There was no coffee and tea in the room: the manager told the helper to bring, but it never happened.

"Nice overnight stop."

It's the perfect mid-point overnight stop if you're traveling from SA to Namibia. Good quality bedding and hospitable drivers! Would definitely recommend for travelers to Namibia especially with covid regulations between countries.

"Very pleasant and hospitable service. Although close to the border post, it was a very quiet night."

We got there in pouring rain. Large puddles of water around the accommodation areas made it a bit uncomfortable.

"Comfortable and nice overnight stay to kick off Namibia's journey."

We were kindly received and the accommodation is value for money. The overnight stay was comfortable.

"Restful evening after a long day's travel."

Arrived there late afternoon and didn't want to drive through to Windhoek because we were traveling with a 4 month old baby. perfect place to sleep over.

"All about the location, right on top of the border post."

Basic overnight stay. Very comfortable and neat bedroom. We enjoyed a meal, which was of good quality. Unfortunately, the showers did not have hot water. However, this was a temporary problem and I am sure it was rectified as soon as we let the owner know. We left the next morning.

"Comfortable overnight stay near the border."

We spent the night in order to cross the border early in the morning. Nice clean and tidy. Ate delicious pizza.

"Well located, neat and clean."

The road directions are totally wrong. Located directly at Namibia's border post. No hot water for shower on the 19th December 2021. No water whatsoever for shower or toilet on the 31st December 2021!

"Pleasant stay, neat and clean. Hospitably received and a good time in the bar. Friendly host."

Please visit please the place. It's worth it. Have a nice rest just after the border post at Ariamsvlei. It is difficult to see the signs to the place, especially at night and the many trucks that park there. It was nice.

"Comfortable overnight stop."

Rooms was clean and comfortable. Location very close to border with lots of trucks waiting overnight. We chose to have a quick braai and enjoy the sunset and it was pleasant.

"Google Maps is wrong. So arrived grumpy."

Everything about it is perfect but the directions are appalling and no signage. It is right at the border. Literally as you leave the covered roof of the border turn left and it's 100 m away just across the railway line. We drove for 20 minutes at night, it was very stressful.

"Poor."

Not suitable for me, too open plan.

"Excellent overnight stay."

We had a great stay at Jolien's Rest Camp. The chalet was very neat and clean and the hostess very friendly and helpful. We will definitely book there again!

"Convenient and affordable."

The rooms are small but comfortable and very good value for money. It is well located right next to the Ariamsvlei border post, which is especially helpful for travelers during the curfew, because you can be on the road very early. Even though it's right next to the main road, it's still pretty quiet despite all the trucks.

"Excellent service."

Good location, clean facilities, excellent service and friendliness.

"Very convenient."

Jolien was very hospitable, feel free to try her homemade gemsbok sausage - it's excellent!

"Was 100% what we needed."

It was just a one night stopover for us, on the way to our destination. It remotely matched 100%.