Reviews of Elegant Guesthouse
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132 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Elegant Guesthouse and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs K
USA
"The Elegant Guesthouse review"
1 night Arrived 26 Apr 2011
"Downside: not walking distance to shops or restaurants,"
See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Mr W & Miss H
London
"Nice welcoming place to spend our first night"
1 night Arrived 5 Apr 2011
"Nice welcoming place to spend our first night"
See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs & Dr B
Richmond
"The Elegant Guesthouse review"
1 night Arrived 13 Nov 2010
"A good hotel for its purpose as an overnight stay before our flight. Helpful staff and comfortable room.
Pool was OK though it was raining so we only had a quick swim." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Pool was OK though it was raining so we only had a quick swim." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr T.
United Kingdom
"An Ideal First or Last Night Stop"
1 night Arrived 10 Nov 2010
"Situated on the side of Windhoek closest to the airport, the location is ideal.
The guesthouse has a very pleasing, modern design with good rooms, all at ground floor level and is in a quiet neighbourhood. There is an honesty system for any drinks you take from the fridge in the restaurant and complimentary tea and coffee at all times. There is secure parking and it is very easy to find after long flights when maybe you are not at your best. Breakfast is a combination of light buffet and someone to cook eggs etc in the open kitchen.
All in all we can't think of how it could have done it's job of a clean, quiet and comfortable first night stop any better." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
The guesthouse has a very pleasing, modern design with good rooms, all at ground floor level and is in a quiet neighbourhood. There is an honesty system for any drinks you take from the fridge in the restaurant and complimentary tea and coffee at all times. There is secure parking and it is very easy to find after long flights when maybe you are not at your best. Breakfast is a combination of light buffet and someone to cook eggs etc in the open kitchen.
All in all we can't think of how it could have done it's job of a clean, quiet and comfortable first night stop any better." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Ms S & Mr D
London
"Elegant Guesthouse"
1 night Arrived 19 Oct 2010
"The Elegant Guesthouse is an oasis in Windhoek. It was straightforward to find driving from the airport. The staff were friendly and helpful and greeted us with a welcome drink. The guesthouse is close to the city centre - a short drive, we chose not to walk due to the heat and on the advice of staff at the guesthouse. We had an enjoyable dinner at Joe's Beer House - close by and well worth a visit (we took a taxi, NAD 50 each way).
Breakfast at the guesthouse was good, including eggs and bacon made to order.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. The guesthouse is ideal for your first or last night in Namibia." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Breakfast at the guesthouse was good, including eggs and bacon made to order.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. The guesthouse is ideal for your first or last night in Namibia." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms H & Mrs J
London
"The Elegant Guesthouse final stop"
1 night Arrived 8 Oct 2010
"Same comments as before. We ate outside at Fusion again, same wine, same food...
Disappointed with Windhoek shopping, although the Alte Fest Museum was well worth the visit. The National Art Gallery was closed on Saturday, not as Chris says in his book. It might have been interesting to have had a guided tour of even just 1 hour. We had most of the day available but couldn't really fill it given shopping wasn't attractive.
Elegant were very accommodating with our late departure for the airport at 1530 hours." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Disappointed with Windhoek shopping, although the Alte Fest Museum was well worth the visit. The National Art Gallery was closed on Saturday, not as Chris says in his book. It might have been interesting to have had a guided tour of even just 1 hour. We had most of the day available but couldn't really fill it given shopping wasn't attractive.
Elegant were very accommodating with our late departure for the airport at 1530 hours." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs A
UK
"see previous comments"
1 night Arrived 5 Oct 2010
"See previous"
See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Mr R & Mrs I
Devon
"The Elegant Guesthouse review"
1 night Arrived 25 Sep 2010
"Bedroom was smallish and dark. Just one member of staff on duty but it is only a B & B. Breakdfast was average. Handy for Joe's Beerhouse for an evening meal"
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Ms H & Mrs J
London
"Elegant Guesthouse - Windhoek"
1 night Arrived 24 Sep 2010
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Easy access into downtown Windhoek. Secure and peaceful surroundings needed for the aftermath of a long flight in economy.
We ate at a new restaurant (opened in April) which was not on your list that you sent us called "Fusion". Good simple food, inexpensive, and can eat outside under the stars. An easy N$60 cab ride from the Elegant." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
We ate at a new restaurant (opened in April) which was not on your list that you sent us called "Fusion". Good simple food, inexpensive, and can eat outside under the stars. An easy N$60 cab ride from the Elegant." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs A
UK
"Good overnight stop off"
1 night Arrived 20 Sep 2010
"Very adequate for short overnight stay"
See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Poor
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
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