Reviews of Strand Hotel
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78 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Strand Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Strand Hotel review"
Little Kulala to Swakopmund C27-C19-C14
C14 was undoubtedly the worst road of the trip. Dust blowing over the car even without other cars on the road. Visibility very poor and the gravel road is in terrible condition. Very dangerous overtaking when you can’t see what’s ahead or behind. Forced to approach the brow of the hill on the left which is always the patch of road in the worst condition. Anyway survived it!
Kuiseb Pass - scene of the accident on 24th April in which 2 people died
Gaub Pass to Walvis Bay - very flat, desolate expanse, very bleak
Walvis Bay - a low point, not much to recommend it. Drove through the wrong end of town and felt quite hustled. All a bit aggressive and nasty. Missing the lovely desert.
Strand Hotel, Swakopmund
Upsides:
V pleasant staff at the hotel.
Ate at the hotel’s Farmhouse Deli where they serve really good giant pizzas (one is enough for 2)
Breakfast at the Strand is superb.
2nd night ate at The Tug - it had been recommended by friends but we found it a bit of a tourist trap with prices to match. But it was very convenient and we walked to/from the hotel.
Downsides: Being in a town (!)
Sudden plummet in temperature, had to wear every item of clothing we had" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
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Well-appointed and staff helpful and friendly. Excellent restaurants, and a superb buffet breakfast.
Our room had a sea view which gave the opportunity to experience a different view of how the residents, as opposed to visitors, enjoyed their fantastic location.
Overall, excellent accommodation for experiencing the town." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Great hotel and location "
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Room was very pleasant and we had a lovely view over the sea.
Close to shops and restaurants." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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The room was good, however, some of the power points did not work and we were unable to book into one of the hotel restaurant of our choice on one night, even though we were guests.
At breakfast, we ordered eggs with mushroom and tomatoes. The latter were both served cold as we hadn't asked for them to be heated. Most strange !" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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All the rest was terrible, bathroom water without pressure. The water is very difficult to put on the right temperature. All the hotel and especially the restaurant (breakfast one) was simply cold (we need to be inside the restaurant with polar clothes). The manager of the restaurant was very unpolite and to get any information about the country is impossible.
Simply horrible.
I told all this in the check out." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
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We stayed in the Luxury room sea facing, it was very comfortable and well appointed, only criticism was sea view was mainly of the car park.
Location is perfect next to the ocean, very easy to get to, with very easy parking and walking distance to shopping and restaurants." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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