Reviews of Cape Cross Lodge
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64 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Cape Cross Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Cape Cross Lodge review"
The service and food was excellent and we enjoyed the small informative museum.
A major problem was the complete lack of heating in the room and it was very cold.
Nevertheless, this was completely different to the rest of our trip and we liked that." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
Food was good both for dinner and breakfast and staff were friendly and helpful.
The hotel had some interesting exhibits in its small museum. Highlight was its proximity to the huge Cape Cross seal colony.
When we were there thousands of adult and baby seals had spilled on to the car park making an incredible noisy (and very smelly!) sight.
Overall good one night stop to visit the seal colony." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
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"Cape Cross Lodge review"
We were given a very spacious room (No. 14; they called it a “semi-suite”), which was superb. Nice spacious communal rooms too, where we had a good dinner, including the best lentil soup we’ve ever had, and very generous portions of the main course.
We visited the nearby fur seal colony, which was quite a sight – even if the olfactory onslaught is at first quite overpowering (though you get used to it after a few minutes)." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
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It is a rambling place, a bit spartan, but has fabulous views of the ocean and clean functional rooms." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
The staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was very comfortable and spacious, with indoor and outdoor seating, a large bed, huge bathroom with bath and shower and a door / view out to a terrace and the sea beyond. We were able to walk along the sand, see seals swimming in the surf and watch a number of seabirds all within meters of our room. The food was also very good (our dinner and breakfast was included but the prices and choice for those not on half board was also good). We enjoyed some exceptionally fresh oysters in addition to our meal - not just good quality but also very good value.
Well worth the stop on our way to Damaraland." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Surprisingly good lodge"
Food was good – game carpaccio (excellent) followed by really nice hake for me and steak for Andy for dinner. Breakfast was also decent with cereal and yoghurt and a good omelette. Better than expected.
Good location for Cape Cross Seal colony, although in hindsight, since the national park closes at 5pm and it didn’t get dark until after 7pm, we might have been better off staying in Henties Bay or near Brandberg to reduce the amount of driving we had to do the next day." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
Underated lodge - it had good rooms, very good food and friendly service" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Perfect stopover point on the coast"
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