Reviews of Strand Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
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"
We found a nearby kayaking with seals activity which was one of the highlights of our trip... Nothing to do with the hotel though haha!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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The oysters in the Ocean Cellar restaurant was delicious!
They have a vehicle available for guests for drop off/pick ups around Swakopmund - free of charge, just have to tip the driver - and we used it quite a bit, especially as we wanted to visit a micro brewery as well as a small gin distillery slightly out of town (Namib dunes brewery https://namibdunes.business.site/ and Stillhouse Gin http://www.stillhouseatlantic.com/ )" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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It was nice to have a couple of days relaxing in "Civilization" after early mornings & long days at the Desert Lodge.
Good restaurants, easy to walk into the town.
Although not directly related to the Strand Hotel, we did some fantastic trips in Swakop : Kayaking with Seals & Sandwich Harbour tour, both highly recommended" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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The breakfast was the biggest we came across variety-wise and good quality.
The hotel are happy to arrange trips for you and we went for a half-day dune driving which included checking out the flamingos at Walvis Bay. It was good fun with plenty of stops for the views." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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There was some work going on which meant that the other couple we were staying with had to exit the hotel and walk round the back to get to reception but no more than a small inconveniece.
Breakfast was unbelievable - everything from Oysters to cakes to cereals to cold platter to full cooked breakfast, as good as anywhere we've been." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Strand Hotel review"
Swakamund is a wonderful town and provides a fabulous break from the desert and lodge life.
The strand hotel is a “proper hotel” that is virtually brand new and very tastefully decorated….. with lots of nice touches! We ate in the fish restaurant one night and the food was excellent and the breakfasts were also varied and tatsy. There are three restaurants and all are highly rated with fab menus (we chose to eat at the Tug on our second night which was also excellent)
We took the opportunity to rest here after many early morning photographic starts and it was the perfect location and facilities for that.
The only thing that you might expect at this type of property is a swimming pool which they don’t have but as that is not something we would use ….. we didn’t miss it" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
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We had dinner both evenings at the Ocean Cellar fish restaurant. Delicious local oysters." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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Had a nice view of the parking lot. Didn't participate in any hotel activities.
Had a nice walk around town." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
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