Reviews of Olive Grove
Wildlife sightings and reviews
415 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olive Grove and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Olive Grove - overnight stay"
The room was very comfortable and perfect for a one night stay.
After a long flight we wanted to have a walk but realistically Olive Grove is not within easy walking distance of the city centre. However the staff did suggest it was not a good idea to walk to the centre and offered to get a taxi for us.
Our dinner and breakfast were both excellent with a good choice." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
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Excellent food at the guesthouse and next door at sister restaurant." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
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The food was extremely good and the wines from South Africa were excellent." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Peaceful luxury at Olive Grove"
Really helpful staff who booked us a table for dinner in a restaurant and arranged transport to drop us off and pick us up. Bius the driver was delightful. The staff also went to the trouble of contacting Expert Africa when we left a coat behind - so we were able to go back and retrieve it.
We were really impressed by this level of service." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Olive Grove"
It is suitable for the first or last night of a trip across Namibia.
Rooms are clean and the premises are secure; friendly staff who can cook up some good food.
The location is conveniently close to downtown Windhoek which makes it easy to stock up on supplies if you are going on a road trip." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
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It suited us for the night before we flew home." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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The room was quite rustic in style (but smart) with an extremely comfortable bed and nice sheets etc. We were left fizzy wine (we were on honeymoon) and later arrived back to find complimentary port and chocolates along with hot water bottles in the bed! Very good breakfast. Reasonably good location." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Ideal for a first-night stop"
Dinner was a set three-course menu, with a choice of meat, and was delicious. It was a pleasant surprise to find complmentary port and chocolates in our room after dinner, and even more pleasant to find hot water bottles in the bed!
The room itself wa spacious with excellent shower and bathroom facilities, although after the sun went down it was not lit well enough to repack after the journey, but that was completed next morning before an excellent breakfast (The "Norwegian" breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs is highly recommended.)" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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