Reviews of Galton House
Wildlife sightings and reviews
179 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Galton House and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr A
Middlesex
"Galton House good alternative"
1 night Arrived 19 Jan 2015
"We were accommodated here because the Elegant Guest House had got into a muddle with our booking. The guest house is very comfortable and clean but the rooms are fairly basic. The outside space is a great place to relax with a swimming pool and this is very much a plus. The breakfast was good.
It is on the edge of Windhoek, a bit far out and therefore a taxi is needed or you need to drive into Windhoek. It is convenient for travelling out to the north." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
It is on the edge of Windhoek, a bit far out and therefore a taxi is needed or you need to drive into Windhoek. It is convenient for travelling out to the north." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr B
Hertfordshire
"Excellent choice"
1 night Arrived 21 Dec 2014
"This is a very well managed guest house which is obviously very popular with visitors. Situated in a residential area with private (gated) parking. Pool area.
Staff very helpful with restaurant suggestions and taxi service. We needed an early breakfast which they provided outside of their usual time. Free Wi-fi. Close to supermarket and petrol station. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Staff very helpful with restaurant suggestions and taxi service. We needed an early breakfast which they provided outside of their usual time. Free Wi-fi. Close to supermarket and petrol station. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Ms P
Clayton
"Galton House comfortable stay in Windhoek"
1 night Arrived 18 Dec 2014
"We had a little difficulty finding the Galton House, but this was our first night in Namibia.
The breakfast was excellent and the common rooms very pleasant. We had three rooms, and one of the rooms did not have hot water." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
The breakfast was excellent and the common rooms very pleasant. We had three rooms, and one of the rooms did not have hot water." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs E
Cornwall
"Galton House review"
1 night Arrived 16 Nov 2014
"As before [Ed: see below]"
See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Mrs & Mr W
Dorset
"A Good Stopover"
2 nights Arrived 7 Nov 2014
"Light, airy, comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff.
Not very exciting surroundings." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Not very exciting surroundings." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Ms R & Ms M
New York
"A pleasant stop over"
1 night Arrived 6 Nov 2014
"This was the last stop on our trip. We had a tough time navigating from the north through Windhoek's rush hour and hilly streets to get here. But we were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our room, offered us a glass of wine, and recommended a nice restaurant for dinner. They also booked the taxi for us.
The room was small but worked well for our last night in Namibia - WiFi, TV, etc. Breakfast was good - typical of all the breakfasts we had during out trip.
The only minor snafu occurred during checkout. It turns out they charged us for the wine, but needed exact change for it which we didn't have. So that took a little running around to resolve. The easiest solution would have been to waive the charge but that didn't seem like an option.
We preferred Elegant Guesthouse (where we stayed our first night) over Galton, though we did enjoy our brief stay here." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
The room was small but worked well for our last night in Namibia - WiFi, TV, etc. Breakfast was good - typical of all the breakfasts we had during out trip.
The only minor snafu occurred during checkout. It turns out they charged us for the wine, but needed exact change for it which we didn't have. So that took a little running around to resolve. The easiest solution would have been to waive the charge but that didn't seem like an option.
We preferred Elegant Guesthouse (where we stayed our first night) over Galton, though we did enjoy our brief stay here." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs B
Horsham
"Galton House review"
1 night Arrived 4 Nov 2014
"Great guesthouse towards the North of Windhoek. We dined here rather than go out on arrival after a long flight. This was fine."
See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr J & Mrs E
Surrey
"A nice place to stop overnight on arrival"
1 night Arrived 2 Nov 2014
"This was a very pleasant spot to spend a night after a difficult and tiring flight - clean, quiet, well-equipped in terms of amenities and with good food."
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs E
Cornwall
"Perfect stopover"
1 night Arrived 30 Oct 2014
"Whilst not luxurious Galton House was good value and provided everything that we needed for our first and last nights in Namibia.
The staff were helpful and professional and were flexible providing us with a light evening meal on arrival and the sandwiches we fancied on our last night." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
The staff were helpful and professional and were flexible providing us with a light evening meal on arrival and the sandwiches we fancied on our last night." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr P
Maidstone
"Galton House review"
1 night Arrived 4 Oct 2014
"The room was quite small with adequate but basic furnishings.
Tea and coffee were not provided in the room - only in the hotel kitchen.
We had to leave for an early flight before breakfast was served and although we had been promised a packed breakfast, this was not available on our departure." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Tea and coffee were not provided in the room - only in the hotel kitchen.
We had to leave for an early flight before breakfast was served and although we had been promised a packed breakfast, this was not available on our departure." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Facilities:
Average
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