Reviews of The Delight
Wildlife sightings and reviews
31 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited The Delight and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"The Delight review"
I immediately complained and got then a sunny room overlooking the street. The hotel was not fully booked at all. So...
We enjoyed the hotel in the end. Nice rooms and very good breakfast." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
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We found the town of Swakopmund quite depressing and lifeless (could be as a result of covid curfew), so one night could have been enough." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"The Delight review"
The rooms were large, modern and clean.
The first room (number 37) was very noisy at night due the adjacent laundry which operated throughout the night.
Service was mixed and ranged from friendly and helpful to rude and apathetic (particularly on the Sunday).
Expert Africa offered to move the reservation to an alternative hotel which in hindsight we should have accepted despite being tired after the journey.
Breakfast was good" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"A Delightful stay in Swakopmund"
The breakfast quality was good, although some of the made to order breakfast items were slow in being served and some were forgotten." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"A good base in Swakopmund"
Heading out to Pelican Point from Walvis Bay and kayaking with the young seals was great fun. We saw loads of flamingos, pelicans and other sea birds as well as a Jackal.
Day 2 was a trip out for the Sandwich Harbour Experience along the beach and through the coastal dunes. Lots of sea birds, jackals enjoying a seal carcass, ostrich, springbok etc. Rudi from Turnstone Tours was excellent - very informative. and interesting. We also had a wonderful lasagna for lunch among the dunes.
Lots of secure parking at the hotel and a delightful young lady on reception who helped us to sort out some confusion over one of our activities. The hotel only serves breakfast, but there are plenty of places to eat within reach." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Funky and functional"
Funky modern hotel with good rooms, service and food." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe
"A real halfway tonic. "
Great rooms, service, facilities and oysters for breakfast." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"The Delight review"
Designer pillows on bed uncomfortable.
Youngsters would have appreciated pool." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"delightful"
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