Reviews of Villa Margherita
Wildlife sightings and reviews
65 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Villa Margherita and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs H
London
"Villa Margherita review"
3 nights Arrived 31 Jul 2024
"Lovely, very friendly staff"
See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Ros &Peter
Melbourne
"Villa Margherita review"
4 nights Arrived 27 May 2024
"We stayed 4 nights in a two roomed apartment (The Nest) in this lovely old house. It was very comfortable.
The only meal we ate here was breakfast, which was plentiful and varied.
Dinner is also available, but we preferred exploring Swakopmund which has many options." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
The only meal we ate here was breakfast, which was plentiful and varied.
Dinner is also available, but we preferred exploring Swakopmund which has many options." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
A & J
UK
"Villa Margherita review"
3 nights Arrived 5 Mar 2024
"Friendly, helpful staff, secure parking on site, attractive outside area"
See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr N
United Kingdom
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 13 Nov 2023
"Another very nice city hotel, with great service, clean and comfortable."
See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr A.
Fontainebleau
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 20 Jun 2023
"Nice B&B
Cold tiled floor (sleepers would be nice)
Taxi provided by reception was 3 times more expensive than with other taxis provided by restaurants in town" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Cold tiled floor (sleepers would be nice)
Taxi provided by reception was 3 times more expensive than with other taxis provided by restaurants in town" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Family A
Scarborough
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 24 Sep 2022
"Lovely building in a nice fairly central position.
Need more power points in the room." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Need more power points in the room." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
John
Braintree
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 22 May 2022
"The staff were slightly less friendly than elsewhere and the location is not very convenient for the restaurants which are generally closer to the sea.
A lot of people only stay one night in Swapokmund, but whilst there is not too much to do there but we were happy to have a quiet day in the town after a full on few days with early starts and two long drives." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
A lot of people only stay one night in Swapokmund, but whilst there is not too much to do there but we were happy to have a quiet day in the town after a full on few days with early starts and two long drives." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs R
UK
"Villa Margherita review"
1 night Arrived 21 Oct 2019
"Very welcoming and helpful. Immaculately clean. Superb breakfast.
Central location in walking distance of everything." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Central location in walking distance of everything." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
FunOnly
Calgary
"Faded Old Mansion"
2 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2019
"The Villa Margarita is a historic mansion that has been converted to a B & B. It is a picture of faded elegance with musty smelling carpet and worn furnishings. The location is central to the historic down town with good restaurants within walking distance.
Swakopmund appears to be a town in transition with most of the new development occurring on the south end of town on the way to Walvis Bay and closer to the beach. I suspect that it will only be a few years before the downtown of Swakopmund dies, and Villa Margarita with it, unless some major development is undertaken.
Our stay was OK for 2 nights but would not be suitable for people wishing a modern hotel with all the conveniences. There are lots of these modern places on the beach" See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Swakopmund appears to be a town in transition with most of the new development occurring on the south end of town on the way to Walvis Bay and closer to the beach. I suspect that it will only be a few years before the downtown of Swakopmund dies, and Villa Margarita with it, unless some major development is undertaken.
Our stay was OK for 2 nights but would not be suitable for people wishing a modern hotel with all the conveniences. There are lots of these modern places on the beach" See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs B
Amersham
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2019
"Another warm welcome. The Adam and Eve suite we had was well equipped, the breakfast was excellent. Well located and an easy walk into the town centre for meals in the evening. We ate at the Tug restaurant (booking recommended) and Kucki’s German pub both of which were good and value for money.
We booked a Living Dunes Experience with Charly’s Tours. This was well organised, very interesting and they picked us up from the VM. The only slight drawback was that we were the only English speakers among a party of 20 Germans.
The German bakery just down the road from the VM does lovely cakes and sandwiches for a picnic lunch." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
We booked a Living Dunes Experience with Charly’s Tours. This was well organised, very interesting and they picked us up from the VM. The only slight drawback was that we were the only English speakers among a party of 20 Germans.
The German bakery just down the road from the VM does lovely cakes and sandwiches for a picnic lunch." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
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