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Reviews of Olive Grove

Wildlife sightings and reviews

384 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olive Grove and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Mr V
Birmingham

"Olive Grove review"

1 night Arrived 27 Oct 2019
"On arrival I was given the same room as my previous occupancy, which I have already commented on. However I wanted to eat in the restaurant at 7-45 pm, this was queried as being “late”, so I changed to 7-15pm. Fine, although the staff closed up the guesthouse around 8pm, and went home. I was left eating my desert with the night watchman! I appreciate that I was the only guest at dinner (the rest of the occupants had opted for taxis to take them out), and it was a Sunday, so that the staff wanted to be with their families, but I did feel neglected. I was also told that the restaurant was “expensive”.

I have to add that it is not the fault of the guesthouse, but there were 2 dogs continuously barking all night from the private house next door—this did not improver the atmosphere." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor

Location:
Average
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr K.
Egham

"Ideal overnight"

1 night Arrived 25 Oct 2019
"Olive Grove is an ideal Windhoek overnight.

The rooms were charming and the meals absolutely delicious (possibly the best we encountered in Namibia).

A very welcoming first stop and one we would not hesitate to return to." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr V
Birmingham

"My stay here"

1 night Arrived 18 Oct 2019
"The pool area is small; there is not enough space for seating. My room (number 9) was rather spartan though with plenty of room. The staff were ok. I would have appreciated a more relaxing experience. I understand the other Olive Grove next door offers a better experience." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs OC
Sheffield

"A good base for the end of our trip"

1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2019
"Our night at Olive Grove was very comfortable. As mentioned earlier, we did prefer Galton House to Olive Grove due to its overall atmosphere and warmer welcome, but the location of Olive Grove was arguably better as we were able to walk into town.

They were very accommodating and let us leave our car there on the morning of departure, so that we could explore the city centre ahead of needing to get back to the airport." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs T
Sawbo

"Overnight stay at Olive Grove"

1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2019
"An extremely comfortable guest house. Our room was spacious and comfortable, Their food was excellent and the staff were very welcoming and efficient.

A great start to our holiday." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
FunOnly
Calgary

"OK for an overnight stay"

1 night Arrived 29 Sep 2019
"We arrived late in the evening and left the next morning. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning efficient. Our room was up a steep flight of stairs so that that would not be a good location for guests with mobility issues. We looked at they pool and it appeared to be in poor condition with an over growth of algae.

We had an excellent breakfast with a varied menu. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. This a adequate place for an overnight but we would not consider it for a more prolonged stay." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
P & B,
UK

"Olive Grove review"

1 night Arrived 20 Sep 2019
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Eve& Reuben
Bozeman

"Olive Grove review"

1 night Arrived 8 Sep 2019
"Liked this place.

Glad to have spent a full day there when KLM failed to bring a plane from Amsterdam.

The staff was so nice, the rooms and shower very good. The food ok" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
P & B,
UK

"Olive Grove review"

1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2019
"Great place for a first night stop.

We were there on our last night too, and the staff were very helpful with taxis into Windhoek for us. Highly recommend Joe's Beerhouse - only 5 minutes away by cab. We had a lovely meal there on our last night (gets very busy so best to book).

We also ate at Olive Grove which was very good too." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mrs C.
Blauzac

"Fine for an overnight stop"

1 night Arrived 2 Sep 2019
"The hotel was easy to find with a map. Parking is behind gates.

There is a small pool.

Staff were fine and the breakfast on the terrace with open kitchen was very pleasant.

Great spacious bathroom." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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