Reviews of Cornerstone Guesthouse
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272 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Cornerstone Guesthouse and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
Due to the high winds, we didn't go on a boat trip or guided drive into the desert, but did enjoy exploring the lagoon on our own. We recommend visiting the sea lion colony at Cape Cross." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"Hospitable haven"
The breakfast was excellent and hosts very friendly and hospitable.
The Guesthouse is well located relative to the beachfront and the town
The excursion to Sandwich Harbour was excellent as was the guide Ernst Ritter. Very good birding there and at Walvis Bay.
Restaurants-The Jetty -very good with excellent service. The Tug- food excellent service not as good and wine a bit pricey given the quality." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Great stay at Cornerstone"
The Jetty restaurant was very good - better than the Tug." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Wonderful stay at Cornerstone"
Well placed for a walk into town and its great restaurants." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
The breakfasts were very good and a decent place to eat in Swakopmund is 'The Jetty' - a restaurant at the end of a pier sticking out into a very cold Atlantic. Excellent Savignon Blanc for only $N75 abottle." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
We arrived just before sunset and it was clear that we were keeping the front desk person there....so don't be late. Everyone here was very nice. The night check in person wanted to help us with restaurant recommendations. We should have taken her up on this. Where we ate on our own devices was sub par.
The room was very nice. We figured out the white square on the wall was a heater. No blow dryer available here. The garden was particularly beautiful. I took mental notes of things to do in my own garden. Breakfast was really good and the gentleman who was working was delightful.
I recommend this place without reservation...as long as you know where to pull in!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
The gardens were neat colourful and well kept. Breakfast was very good. Peter was particularly helpful and went out of his way to assist when I struggled to obtain cash from the local ATM. Restaurants are all within 5 minutes walk.
While in Swakop my daughters all went skydiving with Ground Rush Adventures. They were excellent. We would also strongly recommend the lay down sand boarding company Expert Africa use. It was great fun and much more exhilarating than expected. We achieved 64kph!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Relaxing break ."
Margot and Peter and all the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially in recommending and booking restaurants for dinner.
We had lovely meals at 21degrees South, Kucki's Pub and the lovely Erichs which were all very different and reasonably priced.
Lovely breakfast!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
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