Reviews of Villa Margherita
Wildlife sightings and reviews
62 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Villa Margherita and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mrs A & Mr M
London
"Disappointing"
2 nights Arrived 8 Nov 2018
"Our main disappointment at Villa Margherita was the room. We were allocated a bedroom in a building at the back of the property; the first night we were on our own, the second night the other bedroom was taken and the plumbing noise from the adjacent bathroom was disturbing and not acceptable. Our room was not particularly clean but worse was that the decor was exceedingly tired. For example, there was a split in the upholstery of both armchairs and the bathroom tiling was quite cracked.
The breakfast was not a buffet so all food had to be delivered from the kitchen meaning we were served our cereals and cooked breakfast at different times. Not ideal for a relaxing meal. The quality of the food was OK.
The staff were friendly and helpful and were kind enough to give us an early breakfast on the day we went kayaking.
Our disappointment was the quality of the room which was probably compounded as Villa Margherita receives accolades in many travel guides; I even read one in Travel Namibia (I think that's the title of the magazine) while in Namibia which states it's the author's favourite place to stay in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
The breakfast was not a buffet so all food had to be delivered from the kitchen meaning we were served our cereals and cooked breakfast at different times. Not ideal for a relaxing meal. The quality of the food was OK.
The staff were friendly and helpful and were kind enough to give us an early breakfast on the day we went kayaking.
Our disappointment was the quality of the room which was probably compounded as Villa Margherita receives accolades in many travel guides; I even read one in Travel Namibia (I think that's the title of the magazine) while in Namibia which states it's the author's favourite place to stay in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Mrs J.
Sussex
"Villa Margherita"
2 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2018
"A German townhouse attractively decorated in the middle of Swakupmond. We only had breakfasts but they were good.
We went to Sandwich Bay with Turnstone Tours. It was a good day out but it would have been better if they had called us to say that we should start an hour earlier because of the tides. As it was, we had a short time at the Bay and a hair-raising journey along the coast to beat the incoming tide. I have written to Turnstone about this." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
We went to Sandwich Bay with Turnstone Tours. It was a good day out but it would have been better if they had called us to say that we should start an hour earlier because of the tides. As it was, we had a short time at the Bay and a hair-raising journey along the coast to beat the incoming tide. I have written to Turnstone about this." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Wendy
Melbourne
"Villa MarMargherita"
2 nights Arrived 31 Aug 2018
"We liked the fact that we were given the Romeo and Juliet room."
See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
The Rolling Crones
UK
"Villa Margherita review"
3 nights Arrived 18 Jan 2018
"A perfectly adequate place. We thought the accommodation was looking a bit tired"
See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Ms M
CambridgeHeath
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Jan 2018
"There were 3 of us and we were given a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, everything was retro and a lot of the old furniture from the fifties. In keeping with the style of the building and era. Good breakfast, kettle in room. Walking distance to town and restaurants.
We did an enjoyable drive along the beaches and sand dunes.
We enjoyed Swakopmund, it was peaceful, full of old German architecture, nice beach, good feeling." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
We did an enjoyable drive along the beaches and sand dunes.
We enjoyed Swakopmund, it was peaceful, full of old German architecture, nice beach, good feeling." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr T & Ms K
NL
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2017
"Very pleasant hotel in downtown Swakopmund.
Very friendly staff, excellent food, definitely recommended." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana
Very friendly staff, excellent food, definitely recommended." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Drs F & S
Oregon
"Villa Margherita review"
2 nights Arrived 11 Sep 2017
"Very nice and quiet...no barking dogs here!
A very helpful staff.
Day trip to Sandwich Harbour and coast south of Swakopmund Expert Africa organised this day trip for these travellers who commented...
Excellent - A great day trip!
Wow this trip was great and I was uncertain I wanted to add it.
This was the biggest surprise of the trip. So glad we went." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
A very helpful staff.
Day trip to Sandwich Harbour and coast south of Swakopmund Expert Africa organised this day trip for these travellers who commented...
Excellent - A great day trip!
Wow this trip was great and I was uncertain I wanted to add it.
This was the biggest surprise of the trip. So glad we went." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs N
Purley
"Great location"
2 nights Arrived 17 Jul 2017
"An excellent location with very helpful, efficient and caring staff."
See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr &a Mrs G
Ringwood
"Villa Margherita review"
3 nights Arrived 21 Jun 2017
"Fantastically friendly staff who were very helpful. The rooms (King & Queen) were huge and very comfortable. The best though was the location being very central with a number of excellent restaurants within easy walking distance. 10minute walk to the beachfront and then you could walk or run along the promenade or if going north, go all the way to a great shopping centre 4-5km away (the last few 100 metres is on sand though).
Would stay here again.
Whilst here, we organised a pelican Point kayaking trip for these travellers. They commented:
Exceeded our expectations
Just do it. On our drive to the seal colony we learnt about the local salt industry and the history of Walvis Bay.
We saw greater and lesser flamingoes, jackals and thousands of seals. The seals swam around us, jumped onto our kayaks to hitch a lift and we tickled their tummies. What a privilege. Jeanne was fantastic. She took photos and videos of our experience which she emailed to us later in the day and provided sandwiches and drinks after kayaking." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Would stay here again.
Whilst here, we organised a pelican Point kayaking trip for these travellers. They commented:
Exceeded our expectations
Just do it. On our drive to the seal colony we learnt about the local salt industry and the history of Walvis Bay.
We saw greater and lesser flamingoes, jackals and thousands of seals. The seals swam around us, jumped onto our kayaks to hitch a lift and we tickled their tummies. What a privilege. Jeanne was fantastic. She took photos and videos of our experience which she emailed to us later in the day and provided sandwiches and drinks after kayaking." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Ms M
Canmore
"Villa Margherita review"
1 night Arrived 12 Apr 2017
"Very nice and friendly place."
See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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