Reviews of Galton House
Wildlife sightings and reviews
188 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Galton House and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr M & Ms T
N London
"Friendly guesthouse in a convenient location"
1 night Arrived 13 Aug 2015
"We already wrote a review for this place.
The review system showed this place twice as we stayed here in two separate overnight stops." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
The review system showed this place twice as we stayed here in two separate overnight stops." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr M & Ms T
N London
"Friendly guesthouse in a convenient location"
1 night Arrived 7 Aug 2015
"We stayed here 2 separate overnight stops at this guesthouse. The place was nice and located close to downtown area, though still in a lovely, quieter neighborhood. It was an easy drive to the restaurants we wanted to try. Staff was helpful to guide us toward those places and not pushing us to have dinner at the guesthouse, a gesture which we appreciated.
We would note that each room could be quite different. The first room we had was much smaller than the second one. The bathroom had a bit too smaller space to put toiletries for our liking, but it was just an overnight stop. Good wifi access." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
We would note that each room could be quite different. The first room we had was much smaller than the second one. The bathroom had a bit too smaller space to put toiletries for our liking, but it was just an overnight stop. Good wifi access." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Miss & Mr D
UK
"Great place to spend the first night"
1 night Arrived 1 Aug 2015
"Having arrived after a long flight this was a welcoming place to stay.
Very helpful staff on desk, directed us around Windhoek and booked dinner for us (despite offering dinner at the guest house they were happy to help us go elsewhere). Room very pleasant, cake very nice in afternoon." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Very helpful staff on desk, directed us around Windhoek and booked dinner for us (despite offering dinner at the guest house they were happy to help us go elsewhere). Room very pleasant, cake very nice in afternoon." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Drs B
Pennsylvania
"Average hotel"
1 night Arrived 30 Jul 2015
"Too far to walk to the center; rooms are very strange, more like a motel. Good breakfasts."
See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs MS
N London
"We've done this one already!"
1 night Arrived 26 May 2015
"See previous comments"
See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
UK
"Peaceful stay at Galton House"
1 night Arrived 12 May 2015
"Very quiet location on the edge of Windhoek. Supermarket nearby. Too far to walk into the centre.
Lovely clean accommodation.
Very private terrace with small pool.
Dinner 3 courses at a very reasonable price.
An excellent place to stay at the start or end of a trip." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Lovely clean accommodation.
Very private terrace with small pool.
Dinner 3 courses at a very reasonable price.
An excellent place to stay at the start or end of a trip." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr Y & Dr C
Essex
"Friendly and comfortable Guesthouse"
1 night Arrived 5 May 2015
"Very comfortable and convenient guesthouse with good secure parking. Friendly efficient service delivered two cold beers within minutes of our arrival.
Good food - we enjoyed the smell of the squash soup cooking during the afternoon and it tasted as good as it smelled." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Good food - we enjoyed the smell of the squash soup cooking during the afternoon and it tasted as good as it smelled." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs MS
N London
"Lovely room, good service, good food"
1 night Arrived 2 May 2015
"Location a bit far from the centre but close enough to the bush to get interesting birds and wildlife.
All other things being equal, somewhere within walking distance of the centre, museums etc would be preferable." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
All other things being equal, somewhere within walking distance of the centre, museums etc would be preferable." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Mr R & Ms L
UK
"Galton House review"
1 night Arrived 28 Jan 2015
"This was our stop-off on our route out of Namibia - this time we knew our way in to Windhoek, we felt more familiar with our situation, our room was a little larger and besides sorting out our slightly oryx dented car (see previous comments) it all felt easier.
Our previous comments about possibly preferring to be in a downtown location hold good, though this is no reflection on Galton House or its staff." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia
Our previous comments about possibly preferring to be in a downtown location hold good, though this is no reflection on Galton House or its staff." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr A
Middlesex
"Galton House good alternative"
1 night Arrived 19 Jan 2015
"We were accommodated here because the Elegant Guest House had got into a muddle with our booking. The guest house is very comfortable and clean but the rooms are fairly basic. The outside space is a great place to relax with a swimming pool and this is very much a plus. The breakfast was good.
It is on the edge of Windhoek, a bit far out and therefore a taxi is needed or you need to drive into Windhoek. It is convenient for travelling out to the north." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
It is on the edge of Windhoek, a bit far out and therefore a taxi is needed or you need to drive into Windhoek. It is convenient for travelling out to the north." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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