Cornerstone Guest House is a small, friendly, owner-run bed and breakfast, situated in a residential area of Swakopmund's old town centre. It's within easy walking distance of the centre of Swakopmund with plenty of restaurants to explore. In the opposite direction, the sea is only a short walk away.
There are five comfortable bedrooms at Cornerstone Guest House, each with a private entrance. One bedroom has a double bed and four bedrooms have twin beds, two of which can be turned into a family unit with interconnecting doors. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, fridge, safe, wireless internet access and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities. When I stayed in November 2008, my comfortable room was decorated with muted whites and blues in a nautical theme and remained cool, even in the heat of the day.
Each room has a large en-suite bathroom with modern fittings, a solar-powered shower (nice and powerful!) loo and basin. If you wish, hairdryers, ironing boards and iron are available on request.
Outside each room is a patio, with table and chairs for relaxing during the day. The gardens are well looked after by the owners, who can often be seen pottering around tending to them. They form a very neat, orderly, colour-coordinated area with clipped lawns and smart borders of plants.
Cornerstone's central facilities are made up mainly of a large, bright breakfast room, where breakfast is served each morning at the time of your choice. On warmer days, you can ask for breakfast outside on your veranda.
There's also a small lounge area with satellite TV, and for self-drivers, secure off-street parking is available. The guest house has plenty of literature and brochures on activities in and around Swakopmund and the owners, who live on site, are always happy to offer their advice.
In conclusion… Cornerstone Guest House is a good value little bed and breakfast, with a modern style and a nautical feel. It offers good accommodation and service, and its location is perfect for a stopover in Swakopmund.
Directions: Cornerstone Guesthouse is situated on the corner of Rhode Allee and Hendrik Witbooi, very close to the sea, and about five minutes walk from the Marine Museum and the Tug Seafood Restaurant, both overlooking the sea.
Accessible by: Self-drive or Fly-and-Transfer
Key personnel
Owner: Pete and Margo Bassingthwaighte
Food & drink
Usual board basis: B&B
Food quality: Cornerstone Guesthouse operates on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast is generally a great selection of fresh fruits, yogurts, different breads, eggs and bacon cooked to order, juices, and freshly brewed coffee and tea.
Dining style: Inidividual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: No room service available
Drinks included: Drinks are not included at Cornerstone Guesthouse. When we last visited, a bottle of wine was about N$80, a beer N$10, a coke N$8 and a mineral water N$6.
Children
Attitude towards children: Children of all ages are welcome at Cornerstone Guest House.
Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions.
Generally recommended for children: Although children are welcome, the Cornerstone feels like quite a 'grown-up' place, and we don't think it'll suit younger children, under about 12, very well.
Central communications
Power supply: Mains Electricity
Communications: Wireless internet access is available throughout Cornerstone Guest House.
TV & radio: There is a flat screen satellite TV in every bedroom.
Health & safety
Malarial area: No
Medical care: Swakopmund's private Cottage Hospital is 5 minutes from Cornerstone Guesthouse.
Dangerous animals: Low Risk
Security measures: Security guards are on site from 7pm to 7am (sunset to sunrise).
Fire safety: Cornerstone Guest House has fire extinguishers in all bedrooms and in communal areas.
Extras
Laundry facilities: Same day laundry is available at an extra cost
Money: For personal belongings, there's a small digital safe in every bedroom, and a bigger safe in the main house.
Accepted payment: Cornerstone Guest House accepts Visa and Mastercard. Amex and Traveller's cheques are not accepted.
Cornerstone Guesthouse review
The rooms were almost too clean and white since we arrived feeling very dusty after a long drive and almost felt we daren't sit down. Help was offered with booking activities but we had arrived w...
Pretty quiet guesthouse near town centre
This guesthouse has been most attractively designed and decorated - fresh and light with lovely pictures on the walls. There is a colourful garden to relax in and tea and coffee in the spotlessly cle...
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