Reviews of Rivendell Guesthouse
Wildlife sightings and reviews
16 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Rivendell Guesthouse and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
We requested low fat milk which is easily obtainable from supermarkets, but was not provided by this accommodation. I ended up using full cream milk for cereals and was sick for the next few days." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Rivendell confirmed that they still supply liquid soap in the rooms and told us that the self-catering units have all the necessary appliances and utensils; that their equipment is checked regularly; and that they have backup untensils available in the main kitchen, on request.
This stay was part of a trip which this traveller commented ‘she wanted to forget’. To put it in it’s proper context, we suggest that readers also see this traveller's whole trip review.
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"Rivendell was a nice base in Windhoek"
"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
"Very good service"
Service is very good and the staff very helpful." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
Easy to get to road to Etosha" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
Early morning departure was no problem." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
The door of one of the rooms didn't lock." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
"Lovely stopover"
Good pool, but too cold for us to try it out. Breakfast was informal and good." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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"Rivendell Guesthouse review"
Very good restaurant (Fusion) 50 m from the guesthouse with real african food." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
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