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Reviews of Strand Hotel

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81 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Strand Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Mr & Mrs F
Surrey

"Strand Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 13 Apr 2025
"The Strand Hotel has a fabulous location and superb sea views. Very modern, stylish and conventional.

We arrived hungry so we had a late lunch at the hotel's fish and seafood restaurant. The menu was vast and we had such a wonderful meal that we decided to return there for dinner on the same day!

We thoroughly enjoyed the cool air as a respite from the heat of the desert and it was lovely walking around the town enjoying the mixture of new and old architecture." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
carlao
Rio de Janeiro

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 5 Apr 2025
"As a city Hotel, it’s was the best in the area.

The all good restaurantes in walking distance." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Dr & Mrs K
Cornwall

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 10 Mar 2025
"We really rated our time at the Strand and enjoyed being in a busy place and around other people more than we'd anticipated after 4 days of almost solitude in the wilderness.

All the hotel staff we encountered were exceptionally friendly and gracious - the recruitment policy is working well.

Our room was beautiful with fabulous views over the ocean - we were lucky enough to see 5 bottlenose dolphins swimming directly beneath us. We loved walking oceanside and enjoyed evening meals in two of the hotel restaurants. The breakfasts were generous and excellent quality.

It was hard to leave!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
E & H
Canada

"Strand Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 21 Dec 2024
"The Strand was a nice contrast from the lodges we'd been staying at.

It feels like a hub of the city, with beach activities and weddings and everything centered around it. Unfortunately we didn't have any time to explore the city itself.

The restaurants are great -- we had lunch at the Farmhouse Deli, dinner at the Ocean Cellar, both were excellent. The breakfast buffet and hot tables was one of the best breakfasts we've had on this trip.

The front desk was very helpful on arrival in helping us unload our stuff and then showing us to the parking lot.

I'd definitely stay here again on a trip to Namibia" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr and Mrs M
Berks

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 16 Dec 2024
"Very friendly staff and a warm welcome on arrival. Rooms were very comfortable and well equipped and we had a sea view and small balcony.

Amazing breakfast buffet with every possible thing you could want. Service at lunch was slow but food good when it arrived. Had dinner in the Brewer and Butcher restaurant in the hotel which was very good as was the service.

Excellent location and easy walk to the centre of Swakopmund or along the seafront." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Yorkshire

"Strand Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 24 Oct 2024
"The road to Swakupmund via Solitaire was one of the worst we experienced but thanks to Chris's guidebook we were armed with a picnic (from Solitaire) and were prepared to drive very slowly.
Good/easy directions to The Strand with good parking.

Great location I the middle of town. Excellent/friendly welcome and a nice room.

The lobby is beautiful but we think the weather (wet, rain, heat etc..) is very hard on buildings and things in the rooms aren't perfect.

Excellent breakfast. We dined twice at one of the hotel restaurants. We went the first night and it was so good we went back. In a country where so much meat is served it was a joy to eat fish! It is called Ocean Cellar and booking is essential.

We did not use the gym or other hotel facilities." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Mr&mrs A
london

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 23 Oct 2024
"Lovely room. Very relaxing.

Excellent breakfast" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Alan and Di
Chippy

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2024
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
R&E
London

"Strand Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 20 Sep 2024
"Good location and enjoyed walking to Tug restaurant for dinner" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Ms R.
San Giuliano T.

"Strand Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 9 Sep 2024
"very comfortable room with a sea view. Very kind staff." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
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