Reviews of Nest Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
58 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nest Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mrs C
Barbados
"Nest Hotel review"
1 night Arrived 13 Jul 2022
"We stayed in luderitz to visit the kolmanskop at sunset.
Town is not up to much however hotel whilst a little dated and lacking in charm has excellent facilities. The suite was large with fabulous views of the sea….. all the usual in room extras you would expect, fridge, hairdryer etc with a brand new shower and copious hot water. A great respite from the lodge scene for a night.
Dinner (despite the restaurant having little atmosphere) had excellent food with charming staff and our take away breakfast was as requested and ready and waiting for us at reception." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Town is not up to much however hotel whilst a little dated and lacking in charm has excellent facilities. The suite was large with fabulous views of the sea….. all the usual in room extras you would expect, fridge, hairdryer etc with a brand new shower and copious hot water. A great respite from the lodge scene for a night.
Dinner (despite the restaurant having little atmosphere) had excellent food with charming staff and our take away breakfast was as requested and ready and waiting for us at reception." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Greg's group
Regina
"Great Location!! "
1 night Arrived 18 Oct 2019
"Our stay here was fine, and we enjoyed the view and fresh air from our oceanside room.
The twin beds were small, short for my 6'4 husband, but comfortable. Both breakfast and dinner in the hotel were good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We explored the area and had two fantastic visits to Kolmannskuppe.
The perfect location for our agenda." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
The twin beds were small, short for my 6'4 husband, but comfortable. Both breakfast and dinner in the hotel were good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We explored the area and had two fantastic visits to Kolmannskuppe.
The perfect location for our agenda." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Dr CB & Dr MB
Tring
"Nest Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2019
"The hotel is right by the sea but pretty boring and in a pretty boring town.
The room was fine and clean and the food in the restaurant good. The pool was closed all the time we were there for no apparent reason." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
The room was fine and clean and the food in the restaurant good. The pool was closed all the time we were there for no apparent reason." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Poor
Feedback Response
The General Manager, Ulf, at the Nest Hotel has specifically asked us to post his response to this review in its entirety, which we are adding below, as requested. Expert Africa would also like to add that we tend to find that some people love the slightly quirky nature of Lüderitz, while for others it is slightly less interesting. Even within our team there are quite polarised views about it!
The response from the Nest Hotel:
‘Thank you for posting your feedback on your stay at our award-winning four-star hotel directly on the rocks and the sea with its own private tidal beach and walk-on jetty – unique in Namibia. I am pleased that you found our service and food offerings good. The vast majority of our guests love our “on the rocks and sea” location. During the last five years, we have carried out a N$Multimillion renovations programme which has attracted highly positive feedback. All our beds are extra-long (2.0metres/6ft6”). Our outdoor heated swimming pool is always open but due to intense evaporation, we have a pool cover installed which can quickly be removed. (two notices around our pool advising our guests to ring a bell that is connected to our Reception).
Please take note: Lüderitz is the founding “mother city” (1883) of Namibia and is rich in German Art Nouveau architecture and is included in leading and reputable tour operator Namibia programmes. Furthermore, the average length of stay is two nights in order to enjoy the many tours and attractions on offer.’
The response from the Nest Hotel:
‘Thank you for posting your feedback on your stay at our award-winning four-star hotel directly on the rocks and the sea with its own private tidal beach and walk-on jetty – unique in Namibia. I am pleased that you found our service and food offerings good. The vast majority of our guests love our “on the rocks and sea” location. During the last five years, we have carried out a N$Multimillion renovations programme which has attracted highly positive feedback. All our beds are extra-long (2.0metres/6ft6”). Our outdoor heated swimming pool is always open but due to intense evaporation, we have a pool cover installed which can quickly be removed. (two notices around our pool advising our guests to ring a bell that is connected to our Reception).
Please take note: Lüderitz is the founding “mother city” (1883) of Namibia and is rich in German Art Nouveau architecture and is included in leading and reputable tour operator Namibia programmes. Furthermore, the average length of stay is two nights in order to enjoy the many tours and attractions on offer.’
"Southern Africa Manager"
Mr A.
Hertford
"Nest Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Apr 2019
"A good location but hotel needs to improve its attention to detail"
See all these reviews: 7n in South Africa; 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr A & Mrs K
Wilts
"Nice room with sea view."
1 night Arrived 25 Sep 2018
"Very different to the other accommodation we stayed in, being a 73 room hotel and we were just another anonymous pair of guests. That said it was fine for what we wanted.
If we did the trip again we would probably not bother with Lüderitz. A long way to drive (there and back) for not a lot of benefit." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
If we did the trip again we would probably not bother with Lüderitz. A long way to drive (there and back) for not a lot of benefit." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Dr J.
London
"Nest Hotel review"
1 night Arrived 5 Sep 2018
"I wish we had eaten our evening meal outside the hotel.
The food in the hotel was disappointing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
The food in the hotel was disappointing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Linda & Paul
UK
"Top hotel in great location"
2 nights Arrived 6 May 2018
"An extremely well run hotel with very helpful staff - location and food excellent.
The sea view and sound of the waves right underneath our window were memorable." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
The sea view and sound of the waves right underneath our window were memorable." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Linda & Paul
UK
"Wonderful location and facilities"
3 nights Arrived 24 Apr 2018
"A very efficiently run and friendly hotel and the meals were excellent.
The location was wonderful with sea views from the bedroom windows along with the continuous sound of the waves below the window.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay here." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
The location was wonderful with sea views from the bedroom windows along with the continuous sound of the waves below the window.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay here." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr D
Farnham
"Comfortable & a little more formal than most "
2 nights Arrived 1 Jan 2018
"The clientelle clearly expect a more formal stay at this hotel, which is in a perfect situation on the water's edge. However, we chose to eat out in the evenings, as the restaurant required no shorts etc."
See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Hook
"Typical modern hotel right by the sea"
2 nights Arrived 13 Oct 2017
"Overall a good modern style hotel with usual facilities.
Food plenty of choice, although restaurant was very busy on our second night due to some outside tour groups using it for the food only. Although we had booked a table as had others staying at hotel, it was extremely chaotic with some staff becoming quite agitated.
They had over booked and had to make alternative arrangements for some." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Food plenty of choice, although restaurant was very busy on our second night due to some outside tour groups using it for the food only. Although we had booked a table as had others staying at hotel, it was extremely chaotic with some staff becoming quite agitated.
They had over booked and had to make alternative arrangements for some." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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