Reviews of Sam's Giardino
Wildlife sightings and reviews
173 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sam's Giardino and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr B & Ms D
Dublin
"Sam's Giardino review"
3 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2009
"Very welcoming and the 5 course dinner (and wine testing) is worth it!
During their stay at Sam’s Giardino, these clients headed out on a day trip to Sandwich Harbour. They said about that this was ‘Great experience. Definitely worth it.’
They also tried out the kayaking at Walvis Bay and thought it was ‘Something a bit different where you have to be active. Happy we did it.’" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
During their stay at Sam’s Giardino, these clients headed out on a day trip to Sandwich Harbour. They said about that this was ‘Great experience. Definitely worth it.’
They also tried out the kayaking at Walvis Bay and thought it was ‘Something a bit different where you have to be active. Happy we did it.’" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Miss M & S
London
"Sam's Giardino review"
3 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2009
"Sam is perhaps a little quirky/eccentric, but he couldn't have been a more helpful host. From information, confirming activities and booking restaurants - nothing was too much trouble for him. He also helped arrange for our cracked windscreen to be repaired so that we could continue on our trip without delay.
We also had dinner at Sam's one evening, which was very nice and good value with a very nice bottle of wine chosen for us by Sam.
We also ate at the Tug one evening and can highly recommend the Crayfish." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
We also had dinner at Sam's one evening, which was very nice and good value with a very nice bottle of wine chosen for us by Sam.
We also ate at the Tug one evening and can highly recommend the Crayfish." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Miss A & Miss L
UK
"Sam's Giardino"
2 nights Arrived 14 Sep 2009
"A very German orientated environment."
See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs L
Swanley
"Terrific guest house."
2 nights Arrived 8 Sep 2009
"Sam's is a terrific guest house offering super accomodation and food to die for. His knowledge of wine is incredible and he is most professional in the way that he runs the establishment.
My wife left her reading glasses there and he sent them on to the airport for her to collect! on our journey home!
Pelican Point kayaking excursion
Jeanne was an excellent guide who made the whole experience come alive. She also took numerous photographs throughout the morning which she delivered on a CD to our hotel that night.
Without doubt the highliught of the holiday due mainly to the consideration and professional attitude of Jeanne." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
My wife left her reading glasses there and he sent them on to the airport for her to collect! on our journey home!
Pelican Point kayaking excursion
Jeanne was an excellent guide who made the whole experience come alive. She also took numerous photographs throughout the morning which she delivered on a CD to our hotel that night.
Without doubt the highliught of the holiday due mainly to the consideration and professional attitude of Jeanne." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Dr. L & wife
Denmark
"Sam's Giardino review"
3 nights Arrived 27 Aug 2009
"Highly recommended, a fantastic guesthouse to stay in! Very friendly welcome by Sam and his staff.
The rooms were nice. Wine tasting for amateurs like us was a pleasent expirience. Good food and the most compleete breakfast during our month in Namibia.
We also tried the Turnstone tour to Sandwich Harbour with Ernest. Because of his excellent guiding a great expirience.
Ernest was the perfect guide. He could take you anywere - and you would have a good experience. Was wery friendly to our children and first of all full of interesting information about the nature we passed. Driving through the high dunes were a highlight for our children - amazing where a land rover can go!! Walking around the saltwater lagoon was beatifull. Altogether a fantastic day, highly recommended!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
The rooms were nice. Wine tasting for amateurs like us was a pleasent expirience. Good food and the most compleete breakfast during our month in Namibia.
We also tried the Turnstone tour to Sandwich Harbour with Ernest. Because of his excellent guiding a great expirience.
Ernest was the perfect guide. He could take you anywere - and you would have a good experience. Was wery friendly to our children and first of all full of interesting information about the nature we passed. Driving through the high dunes were a highlight for our children - amazing where a land rover can go!! Walking around the saltwater lagoon was beatifull. Altogether a fantastic day, highly recommended!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs J
Warwick
"Sam's Giardino Swakopmund"
1 night Arrived 9 Aug 2009
"Very good linen.
Interesting proprietor, set menu was good.
Breakfast exceptionally good range.
Comfortable lounge areas, free internet access." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Interesting proprietor, set menu was good.
Breakfast exceptionally good range.
Comfortable lounge areas, free internet access." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Victoria
"Sam's Giardino review"
2 nights Arrived 7 Aug 2009
"Sam is very hospitable and helpful. The rooms are a bit dated but comfortable enough."
See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Professor & Mrs M
UK
"Sam's Giardino review"
1 night Arrived 31 Jul 2009
"A little more ordinary than some of our overnights, but Sam was a very good host.
Only drawback was distance from other Swakopmund restaraunts - not really OK to walk back at night. Suspect the food was very good but we'd pre-booked dinner at the Tug restaurant, which Id been to before." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Only drawback was distance from other Swakopmund restaraunts - not really OK to walk back at night. Suspect the food was very good but we'd pre-booked dinner at the Tug restaurant, which Id been to before." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Ms DM & MR VO
Belgium
"Sam's Giardino review"
2 nights Arrived 20 Jul 2009
"Lots of information about things to do here (= around Swakopmund, the activities are not actually run by Sam), and an extensive breakfast with a lot of choice.
The famous dog has died recently but there's a new young one." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The famous dog has died recently but there's a new young one." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr and Mrs A
UK
"Sam's Giardino review"
2 nights Arrived 22 Jun 2009
"Sam's Giardino was an enjoyable and comfortable place to stay. The environment was relaxed, and Sam was very welcoming. The free internet was a bonus!
On our first night we had the 5 course dinner which we felt was a little over priced for the quality of food." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
On our first night we had the 5 course dinner which we felt was a little over priced for the quality of food." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
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