Olienhoff Guesthouse

Olienhoff Guesthouse

Olienhoff Guesthouse is located near Otavi, Namibia, and provides a comfortable stay for guests. The guesthouse offers free WiFi throughout the property, allowing guests to stay connected during their stay.

The accommodation features a garden and a shared lounge area where guests can relax and socialize. There are also barbecue facilities available for those who wish to enjoy outdoor grilling.

Each unit at Olienhoff Guesthouse includes a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning to ensure a comfortable temperature, as well as a flat-screen TV for entertainment. A fridge is also provided in each unit.

To start the day, the guesthouse offers buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options. This allows guests to enjoy a hearty meal before starting their day of exploration or activities.

Location and Access

Olienhoff Guesthouse is located near Otavi, in north-central Namibia, making it a convenient overnight stop for self-drive travellers moving between Windhoek, Grootfontein and the Etosha National Park gates.

Its position close to Otavi places it within easy reach of the main B1 corridor, a practical stopover before continuing north towards Etosha or further afield towards Tsumeb. Guests should confirm exact directions with the guesthouse directly when booking.

Best Suited For

With private en-suite rooms, air conditioning and a shared lounge area, Olienhoff Guesthouse suits couples, solo travellers and small groups looking for a comfortable, straightforward overnight stay rather than a large self-catering property. The garden and barbecue facilities make it a pleasant option for guests who want to relax outdoors, while the flat-screen TVs and free WiFi suit those who want to unwind after a day of travelling. It is less suited to larger groups seeking a private multi-bedroom villa.

Practical Considerations

Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available, giving guests a hearty start before a day of travel or activities. As with most accommodation in this area, it is worth confirming breakfast timing and any dietary requirements directly with the guesthouse in advance. Shopping options in Otavi itself are more limited than in larger towns such as Tsumeb or Otjiwarongo, so guests planning to self-cater elsewhere on their route should plan accordingly.

Travellers using Olienhoff Guesthouse as a stopover before entering Etosha National Park should plan fuel and supplies in advance, since options directly at the park’s southern gates are limited. General information on Etosha’s rest camps, gate hours and advance bookings is available directly from Namibia Wildlife Resorts, which manages the park’s official rest camps. Guests travelling on to Grootfontein or Tsumeb after their stay may also find it useful to confirm current road conditions before departure, particularly during the rainy season.

Before confirming a reservation, guests may wish to ask the guesthouse directly about check-in and check-out times, whether secure overnight parking is available for self-drive vehicles, and whether transfers can be arranged. Since Olienhoff Guesthouse functions mainly as a convenient overnight stopover rather than a multi-night touring base, most guests use it for a single night before continuing their onward journey towards Etosha, Tsumeb or Grootfontein.

Namibia’s dry season, from roughly May to October, tends to bring cooler nights and clearer daytime driving conditions, while the wet season from November to April can bring afternoon showers and occasional road surface changes on gravel routes. Travellers passing through Otavi on their way to or from Etosha may find it useful to check seasonal conditions before setting out, regardless of which direction they are travelling.

Nearby Alternatives

Guests considering Olienhoff Guesthouse may also want to compare other Otavi-area accommodation, including De Jagters Nest, Khoi-Khoi Guesthouse and Ohange Namibia Lodge. For a wider overview of routes through this region, see the Self-Drive Safari Namibia guide.