Reviews of Haus Sonneneck
Wildlife sightings and reviews
103 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Haus Sonneneck and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Good place to start your trip"
Gisela is very welcoming and gave us some good tips where to buy supplies.
The kids loved racing with the dogs." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Excellent welcome after long flight"
"Warm welcome at Haus Sonneneck"
Reasonable restaurants were only a short drive away." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Haus Sonneneck review"
The location is a bit out of the way but it was a good way to start our holiday slowly. The kids loved the swimming pool." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Back to Windhoek and Haus Sonneneck"
"Great place to start your trip"
The only downside was that it cost £20 (return) to take a taxi to anywhere within Windhoek (to eat, to pick up the car)." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Great welcome, great lodging"
We would have been very happy to stay longer but this was just an overnight stop after flying in." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Overnight stay at Haus Sonneneck in Windhoek"
The room provided was large and comfortable with a pleasant outside seating area. Gisela gave us a friendly welcome as well as advice about local shops and restaurants, and about our onward journey." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Relaxing stopover at Haus Sonneneck"
Rooms were large and simply but well furnished, with a lovely back terrace with table and chairs. Nice pool and good breakfast too. Just right for our first night in Namibia - nothing fancy, but everything we needed." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
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