Reviews of Sea Breeze
Wildlife sightings and reviews
12 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sea Breeze and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Miss S
UK
"OK"
2 nights Arrived 20 Apr 2017
"Perhaps a little bit far out of twon - either a drive or taxi ride away"
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
P & S
Pickering
"Sea Breeze Guesthouse review"
2 nights Arrived 7 Dec 2016
"Excellent welcome, everyone very friendly and helpful.
Located a distance from the centre of the old town, happily a new-ish mall is nearby with food outlets and a new restaurant "Blue Grass" which opened earlier that week. Blue Grass has a pleasant atmosphere. We had a good meal although the service was a bit slow, it is finding its feet.
We also had dinner at "The Wreck". We had an excellent meal and good service.
Swakopmund has grown a lot since we were last there in 1999.
No activities." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Located a distance from the centre of the old town, happily a new-ish mall is nearby with food outlets and a new restaurant "Blue Grass" which opened earlier that week. Blue Grass has a pleasant atmosphere. We had a good meal although the service was a bit slow, it is finding its feet.
We also had dinner at "The Wreck". We had an excellent meal and good service.
Swakopmund has grown a lot since we were last there in 1999.
No activities." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs E
Morden
"Sea Breeze Guesthouse review"
3 nights Arrived 31 Jul 2010
"We couldn't recommend this enough.
Benny and his family gave us the warmest welcome and within 5 minutes all our activities were booked, dinner reservations made and tea served.
Sea Breeze is slightly out of town, but that's what we were looking for and as long as you're happy with that you couldn't find a fault. We'd not think of staying anywhere else in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Benny and his family gave us the warmest welcome and within 5 minutes all our activities were booked, dinner reservations made and tea served.
Sea Breeze is slightly out of town, but that's what we were looking for and as long as you're happy with that you couldn't find a fault. We'd not think of staying anywhere else in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr P
Southampton
"A great little B&B"
1 night Arrived 9 Sep 2008
"Yet another very good B&B with attentive hosts. In particular, their recommendation of the "Wreck" restaurant in Beach Lodge some 2 Km away was excellent as we had a superb dinner there.
We were also lucky that we arrived in and departed Swakopmund in sunny weather which gave us the opportunity to "walk the sights"." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa; 1n in Zambia
We were also lucky that we arrived in and departed Swakopmund in sunny weather which gave us the opportunity to "walk the sights"." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa; 1n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Family H
Surrey
"Sea Breeze Guesthouse review"
3 nights Arrived 8 Jul 2008
"Staff very welcoming but location uninspiring.
It is fair to say that Swakopmund was something of a disappointment, the town's archictecture was not as expected.
We did though thorougly enjoy the activities ( boat trip at Walvis Bay, Sandboarding and Quadbiking) and found the town's tourist information highly efficent." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia
It is fair to say that Swakopmund was something of a disappointment, the town's archictecture was not as expected.
We did though thorougly enjoy the activities ( boat trip at Walvis Bay, Sandboarding and Quadbiking) and found the town's tourist information highly efficent." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Miss W & Mr A
Surrey
"Sea Breeze Guesthouse review"
3 nights Arrived 13 Nov 2007
"Lots of help in organising trips from host who was happy to share local knowledge and make arrangements on our behalf.
A little out of town, but not so as to cause any issues. Good to have a night watchman." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
A little out of town, but not so as to cause any issues. Good to have a night watchman." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr I & Mrs K
UK
"Sea Breeze"
2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2007
"Sea Breeze was a fine B&B. No complaints whatsoever. It was clean, friendly and our room was a good size with a large shower/bathroom.
Whilst on the edge of town, it was next to the sea and we had a pleasant stroll along the beach." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Whilst on the edge of town, it was next to the sea and we had a pleasant stroll along the beach." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr D
Norman
"sea breeze"
2 nights Arrived 19 Oct 2007
"we have stayed in more upmarket hotels than this one, and have rarely received the help and service provided by Heike ,who sorted out taxis and resturant bookings for us.
room and facilities good - having a bath was a real bonus. breakfast OK" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
room and facilities good - having a bath was a real bonus. breakfast OK" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mrs Barn owl
UK
"Aptly named Sea Breeze"
2 nights Arrived 19 Sep 2007
"This was a delightful stay. After the desert it was great to come to the coast and cool down. The owner was a great guy who would book tables at restaurants for you if requested. He and his staff were so helpful and the breakfasts were enjoyable sitting upstairs looking out towards the sea.
It was a long walk into town which was not to be recommended after dark only because of no lighting. Taking the car was no trouble, with plenty of parking (watched by attendants) for a few dollars. We liked the location of Sea Breeze although it was a little out of the town. To be able to walk down to the shoreline and breath in that invigorating air was great.
There's lots to see in this area which could keep you busy for few days," See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
It was a long walk into town which was not to be recommended after dark only because of no lighting. Taking the car was no trouble, with plenty of parking (watched by attendants) for a few dollars. We liked the location of Sea Breeze although it was a little out of the town. To be able to walk down to the shoreline and breath in that invigorating air was great.
There's lots to see in this area which could keep you busy for few days," See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr DS
Surrey
"Not recommended."
3 nights Arrived 28 Aug 2007
"We found the location of the B&B disappointing, after what we were used to! It was cold and windy when we arrived, so being close to the sea wasn't a particular advantage; a sea view would have been nice but wasn't available. The main problem was the distance from Swakopmund - certainly wouldn't have been a 30 minute stroll along the beach. We had to drive in and out of town, through a rather dreary and lifeless suburb (people commented that it was rather like the retirement area of Eastbourne!)
Giancarlo was charming, however - no reflection on him. Two nights would have been enough for us, rather than three - an extra night in Etosha instead would have been great.
We went on a day trip to Sandwich Bay with Turnstone tours which was expensive but very good. The guide, Ernest, was excellent very knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend to others." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Giancarlo was charming, however - no reflection on him. Two nights would have been enough for us, rather than three - an extra night in Etosha instead would have been great.
We went on a day trip to Sandwich Bay with Turnstone tours which was expensive but very good. The guide, Ernest, was excellent very knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend to others." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Poor
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Feedback Response
Travellers can note from this that there’s often big differences between different places which we include in self-drive trips to Namibia. In this case, the Sea Breeze is a fairly simple, inexpensive guest house. We can understand why travellers might feel a little disappointed – if they follow a stay in a relatively costly, luxurious bush lodge with one in a simple guest house costing a fraction of the price.
Namibia’s coastal weather can be cold, windy and often foggy in the mornings. Guest houses like this provide blankets and heaters, but what they do to make up for the weather is limited.
The sea is lovely to look at – but often swathed in fog. Sea-view rooms might seem like a good idea here, but most of the hotels are away from the sea. Hence, the ‘suburban’ feel to the location – and the drive to the centre of town.
Namibia’s coastal weather can be cold, windy and often foggy in the mornings. Guest houses like this provide blankets and heaters, but what they do to make up for the weather is limited.
The sea is lovely to look at – but often swathed in fog. Sea-view rooms might seem like a good idea here, but most of the hotels are away from the sea. Hence, the ‘suburban’ feel to the location – and the drive to the centre of town.
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