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
"Friendly, professional, perhaps obsessional?"
We had dinner twice and breakfast 3 times, and enjoyed it. The rooms were spacious enough, and the staff very helpful and friendly (the electricity went out twice, city-wide or nation-wide, we never found out which). There is not much within walking distance, so it helps to have a car. We particularly enjoyed the other guests: a geologist and a safari operator, from whom we learned a great deal." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
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The rooms were a bit basic but comfortable and clean. The breakfast was always good with lots of choice." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Sam's Giardino review"
Sam and his welcoming Guest House are both very original!. Sam is an ex pat Swiss with experience back home in the large hotel business who had a dream to create his own very comfortable establishment some nine years ago. It is very relaxed and he will spend time talking with you about life in Namibia and particularly in Swakopmund with its core of long term German and Swiss residents. He takes great pride in his creation and his loyal team of staff. He has plans for further development of the property. he will provide an in house five course meal with excellent accompanying wine.
He has just suffered the loss of Mr. Einstein, his P.R asst. Mr. Einstein's comfortable kennel house and water garden are to be taken over by a younger female companion. The tributes to Mr.Einstein continue to pour in.
Trips from here to Walvis Bay and Cape Cross are recommended. Try to get to Cape Cross (approx one hour drive) by ten in the morning to beat some of the bus trippers. Amazing sight of thousands of fur seals, all active or lolling on the shore within easy view. Do not be put off by the warnings of the stench. Soon forgotten when this special animal place seduces you to simply stay and stay and keep watching !" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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"Friendly welcome at Sam's"
We felt very much at home; nothing pretentious, but very solid, very friendly; thoroughly charming. Thanks, Sam." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
"Haven in Swakopmund!"
We attended 2 wine-tastings and found them very informative and pleasurable.
He made our stay in Swakopmund special and we would definitely go back." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"very nice"
"Warm welcome from a genial host"
Sam is a fount of local knowledge and provided all the information we needed to make the most of our stay.
A nice touch is the galleried area where we could help ourselves to a variety of hot drinks whenever we liked. The lounge, adjacent to the dining area, was also available to us to watch television or browse through any of the illustrated books provided.
Sam would have been happy to book trips for us had we wished him to do so.
Breakfast was plentiful, with lots of choice. Staff were unobtrusive and efficient." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Cool western coast."
Again, there were trips on offer which we did not have enough time to fit in, but that was no fault of Sam'!
We enjoyed Swakupmond." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Great place for wine lovers."
Sam's wine tasting was a very pleasant way of spending the early evening before dinner, and after dinner we enjoyed browsing through Sam's large collection of Namibian travel books in the lounge. The garden was pleasant but unfortunately, there was a lot of sea fog and we were unable to take advantage of it and the garden furniture.
We enjoyed the food and wine." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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