Elegant Accommodation: Kanaan Desert Retreat in Helmeringhausen offers a lodge with a swimming pool, sun terrace, restaurant, and bar. Guests enjoy mountain views and a serene setting.
Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a work desk, balcony, and private bathroom with free toiletries.
Dining Experience: The romantic restaurant serves African and local cuisines with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental and full English/Irish selections.
Activities and Location: Guests can enjoy hiking and explore nearby attractions. The retreat is highly rated for its scenic location, attentive staff, and suitability for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Amazing remote lodge with beautiful view of the desert including watering hole where we saw oryx in the early morning from our room. Rooms all felt very private and fully equipped. We did a guided sundowner which was really beautiful and we had it...”
Robert
United Kingdom
“Cooking exceptional. Coffee though needs an upgrade”
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Saun
South Africa
“Everything was perfect. Friendly staff, good food. Comfortable beds. Beautiful scenery”
Graham
United Kingdom
“The loveliest Dessert Retreat. We were so well looked after by the lovely young lady and Reception and by Daniel at the Resterant. Such helpful and lovely people. The Lodges are perfect with great fews over the Dessert. It really is a great...”
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Hubert
South Africa
“The view from the chalets is priceless.
The staff were extremely helpful. I had a flat on my way to Kanaan and two of the staff members offered to repair rge flat tyre and they even replaced it once repaired. Awesome service.”
John
South Africa
“Amazing setting. Wide open spaces as far as the eye can see. Well-trained professional staff. Bronwyn and Pascolina went out of their way to make our stay memorable.”
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Stefano
Italy
“Amazing view
Really good dinner and breakfast
Staff welcoming”
Leigh
South Africa
“Stunning setting, and very nice staff and restaurant.”
Gregory
France
“Just exceptionnal location. The staff is a top notch team. I will come back in this lodge next time. I would like to thank deeply all the members of the staff who took care of myself during the time I spent there.”
Elouise
United Kingdom
“The views are so impressive and in every direction. Changing throughout the day, just incredible.
We were there for our honeymoon and the staff made a lovely set up in the room.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
African • Local
Ambiance
Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian
Facilities of Kanaan Desert Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
House rules
Kanaan Desert Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Kanaan Desert Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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