Jolien's Rest Camp
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June M - Oct 2024
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Lekker goedkoop bier en die beste diens!
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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!
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Maranie S - Sep 2024
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Dit was 'n aangename verrassing na 'n dag se ry.
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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.
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Cherie K - Apr 2024
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Perfect overnight stop.
Chris V - Jul 2024
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Nice place to stay.
Ilze B - Jul 2024
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Lovely and peaceful.
Marion B - May 2024
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Recommendable.
Christine S - Dec 2023
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Bekostigbaar, skoon en ongelooflik gasvry.
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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.
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Martiens J - Nov 2023
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N Heerlike kuier saam die mees gasvrye mense, sal vir seker weer gaan kuier.
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A wonderful visit with the most hospitable people, will visit again for sure.
Very very nice stay, beautiful rooms.
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Christiaan B - Aug 2023
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Gerieflike slaapplek net voor die grens.
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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.
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Thomas G - Jun 2023
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Very neat, clean and affordable.
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Don J - May 2023
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Location at the border is deceptive and facilities outstanding. We found a gem in a strange location. True Namibian hospitality.
Johannes L - May 2023
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Netjiese verblyf.
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Neat accommodation.
Very peaceful accommodation in cute units. Near border post. Very clean and tidy. We enjoyed the silence and space.
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Sonja D - Mar 2023
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Baie mooi en goed beplan.
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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.
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Linda W - May 2023
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Een aand oorgeslaap. Baie naby die grens. Aandete in die restuarant was baie lekker. Mooi en skoon, alles wat jy nodig het.
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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.
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Riaan L - Jan 2023
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Perfect stop over right at the NAM/SA border.
Ulrike K - May 2023
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Convenient, quiet and clean.
Rodney M - Oct 2023
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Good stopover on route to Namibia if your border crossing is late afternoon.
Anonymous Guest - Feb 2023
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Beautiful place.
Directions are not very good. Actually, there are no road signs although the Name is large on the building. Large trucks were parked at the border post, making it impossible to see the name against the building on the opposite side of the train track. A window is set high on the wall with no covering, it lets in good light but the heat of the late afternoon sun is overwhelming.
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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
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Slept well.
Bed slept well, although the next morning the water was off without any explanation so we couldn't shower before we left again. They also double-booked us but luckily had another room available.
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Christo E - Mar 2023
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Eenhede kort aandag.
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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.
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Elza V - Aug 2022
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Eerste oornag in Namibië.
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First overnight in Namibia.
Perfect location right at the border post. Friendly reception with good food. Rooms are comfortable.
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Alan G - Jun 2022
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Planned as a stopover at the border.
Renske V - Mar 2022
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So rustig, en dadelik tuis gewees.
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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.
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Helena R - Jan 2022
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Vriendelike diens. Heerlike pizzas.
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Friendly service. Delicious pizzas.
We as a family were kindly received and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you guys.
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Uschi B - Dec 2022
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Friendly and good food.
Johan D - Jun 2022
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Nice.
Jan H - Sep 2022
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Nice overnight stay for traveling into Namibia.
Willem V - Feb 2022
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Nice and friendly.
Marcel D - Jan 2022
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Slegte pad.
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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.
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Andre O - Jul 2022
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Gemengde gevoelens.
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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.
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David S - Jul 2022
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Lekker plek kort voor die grens.
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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.
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John K - Nov 2022
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Moenie te veel verwag van hul kliëntediens nie.
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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.
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Elmarie C - Jan 2021
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Lekker oornagstop.
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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.
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Koos M - Dec 2021
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Baie aangenaam en gasvrye diens. Hoewel naby grenspos was dit egter 'n baie stil nag.
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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.
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Reinhard D - Sep 2021
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Gemaklike en lekker oorslaap om Namibië se reistog af te skop.
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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.
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Wilna B - Jan 2021
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Rustige aand na 'n lang dag se reis.
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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.
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Linda B - May 2021
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All about the location, right on top of the border post.
Deirdre B - Apr 2021
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Gemaklike oornag naby die grens.
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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.
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Neels D - Dec 2021
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Goed geleë, netjies en skoon.
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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!
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Petro R - Dec 2021
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Aangename verblyf, netjies en skoon. Gasvry ontvang en lekker gekuier in die kroeg. Vriendelike gasheer.
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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.
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Nikki S - Sep 2021
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Comfortable overnight stop.
Robyn R - Dec 2021
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Google Maps is wrong. So arrived grumpy.
Gavin P - Dec 2021
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Poor.
Stephan V - Dec 2020
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Uitstekende oornagverblyf.
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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!
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Johan D - Dec 2020
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Gerieflik en bekostigbaar.
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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.
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Willie N - Dec 2020
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Uitstekende diens.
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Excellent service.
Good location, clean facilities, excellent service and friendliness.
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Werner S - Dec 2019
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Baie gerieflik.
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Very convenient.
Jolien was very hospitable, feel free to try her homemade gemsbok sausage - it's excellent!
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Dries D - Jun 2019
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Was 100% wat ons benodig het.
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Was 100% what we needed.
It was just a one night stopover for us, on the way to our destination. It remotely matched 100%.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Rooi Ariams Farm, Ariamsvlei, 0000, Karas