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Jolien's Rest Camp
Jolien's Rest Camp
Jolien's Rest Camp
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The accommodation comprises 4 chalets, 1 of which is a family unit. The Family Unit has a double bed and a bunk bed, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. The other chalets are each equipped with 2 single beds and a mattress can be organised for an additional child on request.
Each chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
Guests are also afforded secure parking on the premises.
The accommodation comprises 4 chalets, 1 of which is a family unit. The Family Unit has a double bed and a bunk bed, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. The other chalets are each equipped with 2 single beds and a mattress can be organised for an additional child on request.
Each chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
Guests are also afforded secure parking on the premises.
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48 guests' feedbackWe 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!
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.
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.
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.
Very very nice stay, beautiful rooms.
Very clean and neat. A nice resting place after a long drive.
A small cosy place, very comfortable and conveniently close to a restaurant.
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.
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 neat, clean and affordable.
Clean and comfortable. The staff couldn't be more helpful.
Very peaceful accommodation in cute units. Near border post. Very clean and tidy. We enjoyed the silence and space.
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.
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.
Great location right at the border. Friendly and efficient service. Best of all - no loadshedding so aircons work (necessary for hot summer months).
Perfect stay-over before a long drive back to Gauteng.
Friendly staff and clean accommodation.
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.
Perfect location right at the border post. Friendly reception with good food. Rooms are comfortable.
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.
The most beautiful view we woke up to. Sommer very close to nature. Perfect place to sleep just over the border.
We as a family were kindly received and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you guys.
Great middle point between Gauteng and Swakopmund.
Good experience.
Very friendly personnel, especially Jaco. Great new addition to the restaurant to visit with friends.
Friendly staff - came and have a chat with us during evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We got there in pouring rain. Large puddles of water around the accommodation areas made it a bit uncomfortable.
We were kindly received and the accommodation is value for money. The overnight stay was comfortable.
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.
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.
We spent the night in order to cross the border early in the morning. Nice clean and tidy. Ate delicious pizza.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Not suitable for me, too open plan.
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!
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.
Good location, clean facilities, excellent service and friendliness.
Jolien was very hospitable, feel free to try her homemade gemsbok sausage - it's excellent!
It was just a one night stopover for us, on the way to our destination. It remotely matched 100%.
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The Family Unit has a double bed and a bunk bed, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. Each chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
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The Family Unit has a double bed and a bunk bed, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. Each chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
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Chalet 2 is furnished with 2 single beds and a mattress can be arranged for an additional child on request. The chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
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Chalet 2 is furnished with 2 single beds and a mattress can be arranged for an additional child on request. The chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
The accommodation comprises 4 chalets, 1 of which is a family unit. The Family Unit has a double bed and a bunk bed, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. The other chalets are each equipped with 2 single beds and a mattress can be organised for an additional child on request.
Each chalet features a bar fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
The chalets are serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.
Guests are also afforded secure parking on the premises.