Naries Namakwa Retreat

Naries is a wonderful boutique guest house. Our room was excellent, the bathroom was enormous and the whole place was very comfortable. The hilltop Lapa for sunset drinks before dinner was a wonderful addition to the experience. The food was great, high quality and they cater well to dislikes or allergies. Most of all the staff and are warm welcoming and provide great service. We highly recommend Naries to anyone travelling in this area of South Africa.

The mountain suite ‘thatched rock’ rooms are superb with stunning views but are a drive away from the Manor House facilities. The food was excellent from a set menu with 2 choices but all served only at 7pm. Breakfast booked and ordered the night before or a packed breakfast provided for early long drive departures. Whilst the service was very friendly, it was mixed quality and could be improved in terms of the check-in process, information about their facilities and managing to serve everyone on arrival at their set dinner time. That said we had a lovely stay and would recommend.

We have been several times in this Guesthouse as we like the food and location.But we think, its overpriced.The room is nice, but has no fridge and no hairdryer. The breakfast is good, but you must decide already after dinner as they are not offering buffet. We will nit come again as the room rate for DBB is reaching 5000 Rand,which is|quite a lot of money.

Beautifull surroundings with the most friendly and professional staff (especially Shannon). Everything from the reception right down to dinner was done efficiantly and professionally with lovely local flair.||Drinks before dinner at the Gemsbok lapa was a great way of getting to know the manager and other guests and watching the sunset peacefully over the spektakelberg mountains. ||Seeing the Oryx at the mountain suits in the mornings during our run was a highlight for us.||Narries is indeed a real Namaqua Retreat!||

We stayed in the mountain suite for one night and what an incredible experience. We booked with dinner and breakfast and the food was awesome. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The weather was extremely cold when we visited, but the huts are surprisingly warm and cozy. The sunset views are to die for. While here make sure to take a drive to the look out point. Well worth the short drive.

We stayed in the mountain hut which was so unique and had an amazing view. Even though we came during winter, it was very well heated. There are plenty of hikes to do with wildlife walking around. The food was delicious and we were served an aperitif with a beautiful sunset.

We always choose to stay at Naries. We like the self-catering houses; they are well-equipped and comfortable. One can braai inside or outside, which is perfect for us. The view of the countryside is spectacular, and one gets to see a wonderful sunrise.

This was our 5th visit to Naries and we always stay in one of the Mountain Suites. The best is #3 but we have never been succesful in snagging it until these last visits. We booked in for the Xmas Day 2024 and returned again on New Years Eve. Of the Mountain Lodges, Unit 3 is the largest suite of the three, situated most forward and arguably the most private. It's only drawback perhaps is that access from your vehicle to the front door involves some up and down on an irregular surface, which is a bit tricky with any heavy or large items. The hotel retaurant was not crowded and the staff adorably helpful and friendly. Xmas crackers were found on the dining table for the Xmas Day dinner and on New Years Eve, we were offered a complimentary glass of spakling wine. On the Xmas Day visit the heat prevented us enjoying the property but on New Years Eve it was perfect. The quality and presentation of the meals, as well as the level of service, was much appreciated after coming from very expensive stay at a 'luxury' 'desert lodge' at Tutwa. Naries reminded us what luxury and value for money looks like. There are a number of very large boulders near the lodges and you can sit and watch a large family of Dassies sunning themselves on the rocks in the late afternoon and chilly mornings. I even caught one licking the leaves of the plants outside the bathroom window. Just be aware that, like much of the N.Cape, data coverage is poor and there is no WiFi at the Mountain Suites. Highly recommended.