Sweet Thorn Retreat Airport Lodge

Within Sweet Thorn you may enjoy our delicious cooking, take a swim, lounge in the sun, read, sleep, have a refreshing drink in the bar and chat with other guests . . If you stay in our permanent tents, you are assured of a high level of comfort, and if you choose to camp, then your well equipped campsite has all you need. We also cater for children’s activity with our splendid Play Area which will keep youngsters amused for hours outside the Lodge perimeter.

Sweet Thorn Retreat offers its Guests a pleasant environment and comfortable accommodation comprising:

 Three Rooms: Within the Lodge building, these three rooms are simply styled and furnished: one with two double beds, one with 2 3/4 size double beds and one with twin beds, all with walk-in en-suite shower facilities.

 Seven Rooms, in a striking “garrison” style along a covered verandah walkway attached to the Lodge: all have two 3/4 size beds next to each other, and walk-in en-suite shower facilities.
All the rooms are equipped with a coffee/tea station.

 Seven Tents with bedding, kettle, plates, cutlery, cups, table and chairs, sharing ablution facilities - 2 showers, 3 WCs. Towels are not provided.

 Three Large Campsites with electricity, lighting, braai area with grid, sharing ablutions - 2 showers, 2 WCs.

 Comfy Lounge, Bar and Dining Room for Lodge Guests.
 Swimming Pool exclusively for use of Lodge Guests.
 Campsite Swimming Pool for Tent Guests and Campers.
 Wi-Fi is available only in the lounge area of the Lodge.

 Children’s Activity Play Area - fun for Dads as well.

Sweet Thorn Retreat has a grand fortress-like appearance, but has never actually seen military service. In fact, everything about Sweet Thorn is calm and relaxed, making it an ideal place to unwind. Its proximity to Windhoek and the international airport makes it an idyllic place to rest up and collect your thoughts before or after a flight - or to go on a shopping spree in the big city, or to take part in any of its activities and entertainment. You can spot birds and wildlife close at hand during a walk or you could take a day trip to a game lodge within easy reach - it’s entirely up to you how you spend your time.

The main lodge is situated further away from the river, its elevation offers a greater view of the Seeis Valley and surrounding Finkenstein Mountains.

This facility has ten ensuite bedrooms with air conditioning and television. Seven rooms are outside the main building. Three rooms are inside the lodge building. One room has 2 double beds, One room has two 3/4 size beds and one has twin beds. All have ensuite shower facilities.

The dining area has a fully stocked bar and overlooks the pool area. Above this is an open viewing deck for guests to enjoy sundowners and stargazing. Quite often some of the antelope (waterbuck, blesbok and springbuck) can be seen down at the floodlit waterhole.

We offer seven fully equiped 'Meeru' tents and three spacious campsites. There is plenty shading and a splash pool for children plus a small playground where the youngsters can be entertained while adults enjoy an afternoon barbecue."