Ai-Ais is the word for "burning water" in the local Nama language and refers to the sulphurous hot springs on top of which the resort had been developed.
Located in the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, the world-famous Fish River Canyon is just around the corner from this NWR-resort.
This second largest canyon in the world is a natural wonder not to be missed.
Ai-Ais Resort offers an excellent place for relaxation at the thermal baths and heated swimming pool for hikers doing the Fish River Canyon hiking trail as well as holiday makers on their way to or back from visiting the attractions in the Namib Desert.
Not far from the main route between Windhoek and South Africa, this is also an ideal stopover for business travellers where they can unwind in quiet surroundings.
Ai Ais Resort Accommodation
A variety of accommodation options are available at Ai-Ais Resort, including campsites alongside the riverbed.
Rooms with views of the mountains or the river are located around the spa and hot water swimming pool, while the self-catering Bush Chalets are a little further away.
The majority of the rooms have verandas where you can enjoy the view of the mountain or the river.
Rooms are air-conditioned and tea/coffee making facilities are available in every room.
Accommodation Options at Ai Ais Resort
- Double or Twin Rooms
- De-luxe Suites
- Honeymoon Suite
- Family Rooms
- Camping
River View Rooms
The twelve spacious rooms have a view over the river which flows during the rainy summer months.
Accommodating two persons on two single beds, these air-conditioned rooms have en-suite bathrooms, an outdoor shower and tea/coffee making facilities.
Subject to availability, two young children can be accommodated on a sofa bed in the same room as their parents.
River View Room Facilities
- Two twin beds or a double bed
- En-suite bathroom with a bath
- Outdoor shower
- Air-conditioner
- Tea/coffee making station
Mountain View Rooms
Twenty-four spacious rooms have a view over the mountains and accommodates two persons on two single beds.
Air-conditioners, en-suite bathrooms, an outdoor shower and tea/coffee making facilities are available.
Subject to availability, two young children can be accommodated on a sofa bed in the same room as their parents.
Mountain View Room Facilities
- Two twin beds or a double bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Air-conditioner
- Tea/coffee making station
Family Bush Chalets
The seven Family Bush Chalets are self-catering units, accommodating families or groups of minimum three and maximum four persons.
These 2-bedroom units have a bathroom, air-conditioner and the kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave, 2-plate stove, kettle, crockery, cutlery and cookware.
There are two verandas at each chalet - one with a mountain view and the other viewing the river.
Barbeque facilities are available on one of the verandas. As these chalets are equipped for self-catering, the tariffs do not include breakfast
Family Bush Chalet Facilities
- 2 Bedrooms
- Double bed in main bedroom
- 2 single beds in second bedroom
- Air-conditioner
- Bathroom
- Kitchen equipped for self-catering
- Veranda with barbeque facilities and view over the river or mountain
Campsites
There are 100 campsites available at Ai-Ais Resort, all set close to the riverbed underneath the trees.
The mountains around the resort create a dramatic backdrop for the campsite where each site is equipped with an electrical connection point and barbeque facilities.
The shared ablution facilities have hot water showers and flushing toilets.
Campsite Facilities
- Campsites along the riverbed
- Electrical connection point
- Barbeque facilities
- Clean, shared ablutions with hot water showers
- Shared wash-up facilities
- All facilities at the spa and wellness centre available to campers
Ai Ais Resort Amenities
The healing powers of the sulphurous waters of the hot springs are widely known, which make a visit to the spa and wellness facilities a soothing experience.
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools are available, as is a restaurant, bar, kiosk, shop and a fuel station. Laundry service is available on request.
Breakfast is included in the rates for the River View and Mountain View Rooms and all meals can be enjoyed at the restaurant on the premises.
Facilities at Ai Ais Resort
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot water swimming pools
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tennis courts
- Kiosk
- Shop
- Fuel station
- Secure parking
- Safe for valuables at reception
- Disabled ramps into the building and into all rooms
What To Do at Ai-Ais Resort
The Spa and Wellness Centre provides healing and relaxing treatments, in combination with the sulphurous hot water springs.
Being so close to the Fish River Canyon, this is the ideal base from where a day-trip to the viewpoints over the canyon can be taken.
The end of the famous Fish River Hiking trail is at the Ai-Ais Resort and relaxing in the healing waters after completing this gruelling trail is something every hiker looks forward to.
Transfers can be arranged from Ai-Ais to the starting point of the hiking trail and secure parking is available.
Activities
- Treatments in Spa and Wellness Centre
- Swimming in hot water swimming pools
- Photography of the magnificent Fish River Canyon
- Hiking and walking trails
- Guided excursions
- Sightseeing
- Dining
- Tennis
- Explore the Fish River Canyon
Things to See
- Fish River Canyon
- Hot Springs Spa and Wellness Centre
