Reviews of Cornerstone Guesthouse
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"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
Guesthouse location is pretty central although it did feel a bit lonely at night when walking back (quite pleased to be given a mobile phone to be used in case of problems).
Enjoyed Swakopmund as a change from the aridity of the interior and a chance to cool off (Namibia was unseasonably hot for our visit - 8 to 10 degree C above long term averages - so this was really good in those terms).
Breakfast was OK but bread a let down - and this in a town with some good bakeries (understandable in places where things may be difficult to source but here we hoped for better).
Some great local eateries: The Tug, Kuckis and Bojos were all great." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
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Very helpful staff." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
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Excellent breakfast.
Friendly and helpful staff (owners)." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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Not only was the proprietor helpful with parking he told us the correct place to go for passes and gave us a map to Welwitschia Drive with interpretations all while managing an overflowing breakfast room. The breakfast was wonderful and the rooms very comfortable with good internet and showers.
We climber Dune 7 outside of Walvis Bay. The government has just started charging but there is confusion as to amount non residents pay and where they pay. Fortunately everyone was interested in our climbing. I think we were the only non residents there." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
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The owners were friendly and very helpful, breakfast was great." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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Could have done without the 80's disco blasting out from a local restaurant for the best part of 12 hours on our first day though!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
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Can easily buy a permit in town for the Welwitschia Drive if doing that." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
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Breakfast was plentiful and the host was welcoming, helpful and interested.
It was a quick walk into the town and the restaurant on the opposite side of the road was excellent for an evening meal.
I will pass on that the owners also have two self catering apartments in Swakop, suitable for larger groups, and they offer breakfast at the B&B." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
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