Reviews of The Stiltz
Wildlife sightings and reviews
64 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited The Stiltz and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs C
Essex
"OK for a stay in that area"
2 nights Arrived 30 Sep 2007
"Would not select it again as location not ideal, it was our second choice"
See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Poor
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs A
Notts
"Chilly Swakopmund, warm welcome at Stiltz!"
1 night Arrived 29 Sep 2007
"We arrived in Swakopmund on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Everywhere seemed closed but we quicklly found Stiltz and I just fell for the modern rustic Africa decor. However it was so cold we were provided with a fan heater as well as the wall heater and we were advised to put our electric blankets on before we went out to dinner and then leave them on overnight!
The next morning we had a lovely breakfast in the stunning dining room and we happy to be heading out into the desert again.
I have to say that we have returned home definitely not fans of Swakopmund - a combination of the weather, people (having had the luxury of solitude), and an uninspired meal have served to put us off it. I think it would have helpful to have had a table reservation at a good restaurant before we arrived - the receptionist at Stlltz was arranging tables at the reknowned restaurants but there was no availability. Perhaps future guests could be advised of the need to book well in advance and arrangements be made accordingly." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
The next morning we had a lovely breakfast in the stunning dining room and we happy to be heading out into the desert again.
I have to say that we have returned home definitely not fans of Swakopmund - a combination of the weather, people (having had the luxury of solitude), and an uninspired meal have served to put us off it. I think it would have helpful to have had a table reservation at a good restaurant before we arrived - the receptionist at Stlltz was arranging tables at the reknowned restaurants but there was no availability. Perhaps future guests could be advised of the need to book well in advance and arrangements be made accordingly." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr L
Bristol
"High life at The Stiltz"
3 nights Arrived 20 Sep 2007
"Large and comfortable accommodation again. In-room facilities included electric blankets, which we needed! The Stiltz would benefit from a public lounge/bar area. Reception finished at 6pm and nobody was available after that. Although slightly out of the way, we did not feel unsafe walking into town. Good advice on restaurants - The Tug , De Kelder and Brauhaus- all in the Brandt Guide, of course!
Walvis Bay cruise, with Laramon, very good value. We were lucky in seeing Bottle-nosed dolphins, Benguela dolphins, seals, cormorants. pelicans, flamingoes and even two hump-backed whales. Superb food and drink supplied on board!
Moonscape worth visiting but gave up on rest of Welwitschia Drive because of very poor road." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Walvis Bay cruise, with Laramon, very good value. We were lucky in seeing Bottle-nosed dolphins, Benguela dolphins, seals, cormorants. pelicans, flamingoes and even two hump-backed whales. Superb food and drink supplied on board!
Moonscape worth visiting but gave up on rest of Welwitschia Drive because of very poor road." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Dr African Crake
UK
"The Stiltz review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2007
"Poor in comparison to everywhere else rooms were basic & VERY COLD !
No facilities after 6.00pm - everwhere is locked up. Noise from the walkways was intrusive esp early in the morning ." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
No facilities after 6.00pm - everwhere is locked up. Noise from the walkways was intrusive esp early in the morning ." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Mrs A
St Paul
"Unique!"
3 nights Arrived 16 Sep 2007
"We stayed in Room 6 and would recommend this for the best view of the lagoon and sea."
See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
IOW
"Above it all"
2 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2007
"Unusual and well thought out idea for building above the ground. A short distance from town but not too far to walk if necessary.
Proprietor has some good options for evening meal bookings. Swakopmund was the the most pleasant and enjoyable of the towns in Namibia." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Proprietor has some good options for evening meal bookings. Swakopmund was the the most pleasant and enjoyable of the towns in Namibia." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr Pix
UK
"Unique design"
2 nights Arrived 13 Sep 2007
"We were able to book in a day early after receiving treatment at the Bismark Clinic."
See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Swindon
"Swaks's stylish tree house"
1 night Arrived 5 Sep 2007
"Only stayed one night but upgraded to family room (2 bedrooms and small sitting area). Warm welcome from staff who showed us to treehouse and explained all the facilities (including the radiator which was very welcome later on once the temperature dropped to 60F).
Kettle provided with tea and coffee and well stocked mini bar (reasonably priced). Excellent shower - open to the rafters as are the bedrooms. Stylish and spacious main room with plenty of space to unpack and good storage. Good birdwatching from the sofas out over the lagoon although the traffic from the road from Walvis Bay to Swap could be heard and seen.
We dined at the Tug (pre booking essential) also designed by the same architect round an existing old boat - worth a visit if only for a drink. Breakfast is enjoyed in a large room with views out to the lagoon. Very amenable staff will cook breakfast to order - plenty of choice of both food and beverages." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Kettle provided with tea and coffee and well stocked mini bar (reasonably priced). Excellent shower - open to the rafters as are the bedrooms. Stylish and spacious main room with plenty of space to unpack and good storage. Good birdwatching from the sofas out over the lagoon although the traffic from the road from Walvis Bay to Swap could be heard and seen.
We dined at the Tug (pre booking essential) also designed by the same architect round an existing old boat - worth a visit if only for a drink. Breakfast is enjoyed in a large room with views out to the lagoon. Very amenable staff will cook breakfast to order - plenty of choice of both food and beverages." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr D
UK
"The Stiltz review"
2 nights Arrived 30 Aug 2007
"A lovely place to stay but better to drive than to walk to town at night.
The restaurant they recommended on our first evening 'De Keller' was a big disappointment.
Sandwich Harbour excursion with Turnstone Tours - A very knowledgeable guide who took us into remote country with complete confidence and really knew the country and the wildlife.
He identified numerous birds and showed us sand creatures with a quick scoop of his hand." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
The restaurant they recommended on our first evening 'De Keller' was a big disappointment.
Sandwich Harbour excursion with Turnstone Tours - A very knowledgeable guide who took us into remote country with complete confidence and really knew the country and the wildlife.
He identified numerous birds and showed us sand creatures with a quick scoop of his hand." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr-W NYorks
UK
"Estuary Tree Houses"
2 nights Arrived 14 Aug 2007
"This was magical. we would stay here again and wished that we had 3-4 nights in Swakop. The rooms were magical. The breakfasts great and everyone as helpful as they could be. Meals in the town were also very good and good value.
The Kayaking with Jean is another thing we would repeat as it was a fantastic experience. You may like to up-date your brochure as I am not sure she does the lagoon kayaking now as it is silting up.
The dunes and the coast were incredible. We would like to go back to dune board and do the zip wire as well as the living dersert trip. It would be helpful to have more links to work these things out before you go. The distance to the Welwitschia drive was not something I had appreciated from the brochure." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
The Kayaking with Jean is another thing we would repeat as it was a fantastic experience. You may like to up-date your brochure as I am not sure she does the lagoon kayaking now as it is silting up.
The dunes and the coast were incredible. We would like to go back to dune board and do the zip wire as well as the living dersert trip. It would be helpful to have more links to work these things out before you go. The distance to the Welwitschia drive was not something I had appreciated from the brochure." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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