Reviews of Strand Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
76 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
"Strand Hotel review"
Check in was quick and efficient and the member of staff was very helpful in advising on things to do during our stay. Breakfast selection was superb, loads of choice but I would have liked to have been able to order off menu. Breakfast drinks service could be improved as was slow and it was necessary to seek the attention of staff.
We were very disappointed with the view from the room. We upgraded to an ocean view room. Whilst we technically did have a view of the ocean, we had to look across the large car park and the glass roof of the restaurant to see it, which generally wasn't a pretty sight and not one I would have upgraded to had I known. Had very good food and service at onsite fish restaurant." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"A really super place to stay"
Although it was so much bigger than the other places we stayed and less personal, they still made a huge effort as we were on honeymoon, with rose petals on the bed, a bottle of fizz and strawberries and cream!
We had a great time in Swakopmund and really enjoyed the lower temperatures! We tried lie down sandboarding which was great fun (which we'd organised ourselves with Alter Action, who were very good) and then had a beautiful walk round the lagoon at Walvis Bay and saw lots of flamingos.
It was great to be on a B&B basis in Swakop so that we could venture out to try a couple of different restaurants and have a bit more freedom in what we wanted to eat!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"On the sea front"
"Strand Hotel review"
After a few days of longish drives, this is a great place to get to, take a massage, eat some great seafood and indulge in some retail therapy, possibly should have stayed longer.
Rooms are excellent, staff were amazing, Spa was great and the restaurants (great breakfast) are very good, but this is not why we are here." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Good modern hotel with excellent breakfasts"
Staff were faultless: couldn't do enough to help especially Beverly in the Brasserie who made a special take away packed lunch for my son with a nut allergy." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Strand Hotel review"
We stayed 3 nights which on reflection was too long. Swakopmund itself does not quite feel like Africa but we knew that before we went. Recommend the fat bike tour into the desert.
One small point was that my wife didn’t like the wild birds flying around inside the restaurant ....." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Strand Hotel review"
Our concierge Jeffrey was excellent and went out of his way to arrange a scenic flight to fit in with our schedule. He was exceptionally helpful with giving us information on the locality and made great recommendations.
We would recommend travellers use the opportunity whilst staying here to have the inside of the car cleaned of the dust collected whilst driving on the dirt roads to Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
"Strand Hotel review"
Great location and views, good bars and excellent breakfast." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Strand Hotel review"
Service in the Farmhouse Deli restaurant was haphazard and slow.
Breakfast was ok but nothing special." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"A modern international hotel"
It looked over the car park, but at least we could see the ocean beyond.
We had an excellent meal at The Ocean Cellar, with the meatiest oysters I have ever had, and very good kingklip." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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