Reviews of Cornerstone Guesthouse
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"Am der Mole apartment actually"
It was great - really nice to have all the facilities of home for a couple of nights : a supermarket just round the corner so we actually ate in both nights & relaxed in front of the TV ; a washing machine - to get some clean clothes etc etc. The only issue was that after nearly 40deg temps in Doro Nawas, it was only 16-18 here so we couldn't make full use of the huge terrace overlooking the sea-front.
We could have stayed here a lot longer. The town seems very clean, interesting German architecture & very tasteful shops.
I'm sure there were lots of good restaurants we could have tried too." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
"Swakup retreat"
The owners were great, very helpful arranging reservations for tours and meals" See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
"A short break in Swakopmund."
Our room had everything including a charming terrace with table and chairs set in a lovely interesting garden. The staff here were excellent, friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were great. The Cornerstone is a short walk to shops and restaurants.
We had our washing done here; it was quick and efficient and good value. We would definitely come again." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Far, far away in a small town in Germany..."
Swakop, as they call it, was just like a small town in Germany. It still is, in many locals' minds, the German Colony it used to be.
And none the worse for that! Those who like beer will find plenty of outlets: Kucki 's Pub was our choice.
Cornerstone Guesthouse was friendly and comfortable. Only one other couple, also from UK, were present at the ample breakfast. Out to explore the shops before a dose of culture at the excellent museum - a "Must See" in our opinion. A great deal of effort had been put into planning and displaying the items.
Tried, but failed, to get a SIM card that worked in my phone but the positive side of that was that just next door was another German pub that did an excellent thick vegetable soup for the gentleman and an equally nourishing Greek Salad for Madame.
We then had our one and only "tourist trap" incident when a little man sold us two completely rubbishy nuts onto which he had carved our names - couldn't say no!
Back to the guesthouse to write postcards and get advice on tomorrow's drive. We were advised not to miss sundowners at Tiger Reef so we went and thoroughly enjoyed the view, the company and the calamari." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
Take a sleep mask, as bright street lights shone into our room all night ( a bit of a shock after Etendenka).
Nice big room and bathroom, with terrace for sitting outside.
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Whilst staying here these travellers did the kayaking with seals excursion and commented:
Great fun - especially as the baby seals were just learning to swim.!
Jean was terrific and provided us with all the gear we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole morning - and were amazed to receive her videos of us the same afternoon.
Thoroughly recommend it - though to some seeing quite a few dead baby seals around us on the beach was upsetting: Maybe a bit more of an explanation about how/why etc might be helpful?" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
"Beautifully clean and well located "
The whole place is immaculately clean, although the smell of toilet cleaner was rather overwhelming in the small room.
Great location, easy to walk to restaurants etc." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
Friendly staff, great facilities and food." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"clean, tidy, and right downtown"
During their stay these travellers joined a guided day trip to Sandwich Harbour. Here's what they said about it:
We ran down a sand dune, saw thousands of pelicans, and had stunning views of the Atlantic ocean from atop stand dunes." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
Turnstone Tours were brilliant and I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting this area." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
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