Reviews of Olive Exclusive
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39 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olive Exclusive and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr& Mrs T
Poole
"Great starting hotel after long flight."
1 night Arrived 27 Sep 2018
"After a long flight from the UK . The Olive Exclusive is easy to find in Windhoek.
It is a very smart hotel, excellent rooms, friendly staff and good food.
A good starting point for our Namibia experience." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
It is a very smart hotel, excellent rooms, friendly staff and good food.
A good starting point for our Namibia experience." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms G
Merton
"Olive Exclusive review"
1 night Arrived 18 Aug 2018
"(as before)"
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms G
Merton
"Olive Exclusive review"
1 night Arrived 5 Aug 2018
"lovely rooms and friendly staff"
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs F
St Albans
"Olive Exclusive is outstanding"
1 night Arrived 25 Jul 2018
"Fantastic room; the evening meal was outstanding and good value for money."
See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr M
West Orange
"Great place to stay"
1 night Arrived 20 Mar 2018
"Stayed there two nights, at the beginning and ending of our trip. All was great except no internet, due to a recent storm."
See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Dr M
West Orange
"Nice Decor"
1 night Arrived 16 Mar 2018
"The hotel is beautiful, unfortunately while there, we had no internet due to a recent storm."
See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr K & Mrs N
UK
"Olive Exclusive review"
1 night Arrived 6 Oct 2017
"For accommodation in Windhoek we do not think you can better Olive Exclusive so we did not hesitate to book it on this return trip to Namibia. Rooms are modern and sophisticated with all the luxuries you need after being on safari. Excellent shower and large soaking bath are wonderfully indulgent.
We had dinner - which was excellent - and breakfast is an event, so be prepared!
We arranged massages before we arrived, and these were reasonably priced and very relaxing - ask for Beverley.
Just 45 minutes back to the airport so a perfect place to stay at the end of the trip." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
We had dinner - which was excellent - and breakfast is an event, so be prepared!
We arranged massages before we arrived, and these were reasonably priced and very relaxing - ask for Beverley.
Just 45 minutes back to the airport so a perfect place to stay at the end of the trip." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Nick & Kate
Sussex
"Beautiful hotel, slow service"
1 night Arrived 24 Sep 2017
"This is a beautiful hotel, with an absolutely stunning room, including a personal plunge pool and deck, sherry and port in the room, coffee maker, huge bed, delightfully furnished and appointed. The only down side is the huge picture window with no screen or curtain, making the room very bright at dawn.
The rooms are reached at the bottom of a steep stone stairway, which was no problem for us but obviously difficult for those with mobility issues.
The staff member who showed us to our room was lovely but other members of staff were not particularly warm and friendly, and service in the restaurant depended largely on your ability to attract the attention of the occasionally present waiting staff. The restaurant is on a terrace with fine views over the hills and countryside. The food was good, but not as gourmet as some reviews have suggested.
All in all, a nice place to start or finish your trip." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 5n in Namibia
The rooms are reached at the bottom of a steep stone stairway, which was no problem for us but obviously difficult for those with mobility issues.
The staff member who showed us to our room was lovely but other members of staff were not particularly warm and friendly, and service in the restaurant depended largely on your ability to attract the attention of the occasionally present waiting staff. The restaurant is on a terrace with fine views over the hills and countryside. The food was good, but not as gourmet as some reviews have suggested.
All in all, a nice place to start or finish your trip." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr G
Melbourne
"Olive exc hotel"
1 night Arrived 21 Sep 2017
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms A & Mr M
Lagos
"Lovely High End Boutique Property."
1 night Arrived 16 Sep 2017
"In theory this was the last night of our Namibia trip and we were looking forward to enjoying our room and the environment of The Olive Exclusive and Windheok.
I write "in theory" as unfortunately I became unwell [Ed: with acute appendicitis] and we ended up staying almost another week in Windhoek. It is therefore quite difficult for me to write about the room and facilities as once there I barely left the bed. My husband however enjoyed the room, comfortable leather settee and all the other extra high end amenities which make the Olive Exclusive special.
The room was not available when we first arrived so we left our luggage and went to run some errands and past the time locally for a few hours.
I do recall many steps from the lobby and parking areas, but a stunningly beautifully and unique decor, lovely view onto an olive grove hence the name and a very nice outside area with loungers and dipping pool. We did have to call housekeeping back as towels and glasses had not been removed from the outside area during servicing.
During our brief check in and check out the main communal area, bar and dining room looked lovely and welcoming especially the deck and with modern contemporary African decor everywhere.
Obviously I regret not being able to enjoy The Olive Exclusive more so should we be in Windhoek in the future we would welcome a return visit." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
I write "in theory" as unfortunately I became unwell [Ed: with acute appendicitis] and we ended up staying almost another week in Windhoek. It is therefore quite difficult for me to write about the room and facilities as once there I barely left the bed. My husband however enjoyed the room, comfortable leather settee and all the other extra high end amenities which make the Olive Exclusive special.
The room was not available when we first arrived so we left our luggage and went to run some errands and past the time locally for a few hours.
I do recall many steps from the lobby and parking areas, but a stunningly beautifully and unique decor, lovely view onto an olive grove hence the name and a very nice outside area with loungers and dipping pool. We did have to call housekeeping back as towels and glasses had not been removed from the outside area during servicing.
During our brief check in and check out the main communal area, bar and dining room looked lovely and welcoming especially the deck and with modern contemporary African decor everywhere.
Obviously I regret not being able to enjoy The Olive Exclusive more so should we be in Windhoek in the future we would welcome a return visit." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
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