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The Secret Garden Guesthouse


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#10 of 18 B&Bs / Inns in Swakopmund
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3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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“Don't be put off” May 25, 2009 - garboSurreyWanderer
“Lovely spot, awful owners” Dec 5, 2008 - susand9433

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The Secret Garden Guesthouse
36 Bismarck Street | P.O.Box 2609, Swakopmund 9000, Namibia
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66% Recommend
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
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“Don't be put off”
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4 of 5 stars
garboSurreyWanderer 4 contributions
surrey wanderer
May 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This was a really great place to stay. Don't be put off by adverse omments. My friend and I found the owner delightful. Her husband a bit glum but helpful if approached. Over the stay we decided he was shy and if one made a bit of an effort he was a nice guy. The outside does not do the... more

“Lovely spot, awful owners”
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4 of 5 stars
susand9433 2 contributions
Cork
Dec 5, 2008

This is a great guesthouse, clean, modern, cosy and good breakfasts. What really lets it down is the attitude of the owners, they are extremely sullen and rude and really fail to make you feel welcome. more

“Good location, but...”
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2 of 5 stars
malawimike 6 contributions
malawimike
Nov 10, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

First, the good. The Secret Garden is in a GREAT location with easy walking distance to the main highlights of town. The room was quite nice with everything you would want (coffee/tea service, a fruit basket, comfortable bed, lots of space, satelite TV, etc). The gardens are quite nice and birds are seen all around in the many trees. The... more

“Nice stay”
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5 of 5 stars
J0te 2 contributions
Finland
Jun 22, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

My friend and I stayed for 5 nights at the Secret Garden. We enjoyed the place very much. The staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were clean, breakfast exellent .... what more do you want? I can recommend this place for everyone who does not like to live in a big hotel but at a cosy little place. Oh, and... more

“Secret Garden”
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2 of 5 stars
srm1000 4 contributions
Kent, UK
Jan 12, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Nice place, shame about the owners! Its as though they dont want anyone to stay there. Room was lovely, but the man in charge was sullen and terribly rude. It was Fawlty Towers without the humour. Not a smile - not a smile to welcome us, not a smile during the stay, not a smile when we left. more

“Won't be going back to the secret garden”
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1 of 5 stars
milgo13 1 contribution
Kent, UK
Jan 6, 2008 | Trip type: Family

From the moment we arrived the owners of the guesthouse were rude towards us. this continued throughout our stay. We booked a catermerang tour prior to arrival and was promptly informed on arrival that we had choosen the wrong tour company. Following this we realised that we needed an extra towel as they had only provided 2 towels and there... more

“Share the Secret”
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5 of 5 stars
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Cape Town
Mar 30, 2006
13/15 found this review helpful

The Secret Garden Guesthouse was a lucky shot! Intriqued by the name and the "no - nonsense " website we thought we would give it a try. The humble facade hides a secret paradise of shady palms and tranquil garden.The quality of this establishment surpassed anything we experienced in Namibia.The ambience of the interiors and the standard of decorating ,... more

“きれいでかわいらしいＢ＆Ｂ　不器用犬BONNBAも愛嬌たっぷり”
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4 of 5 stars
JUNKO-K 17 contributions
西宮
Oct 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Gute Unterkunft in Swakopmund”
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3 of 5 stars
Davu 29 contributions
Deutschland
Jul 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Zentral gelegen, sicheres Parken. Zimmer sind okay. Garten sehr nett angelegt. Meer, Restaurants, Shops sind bequem zu Fuß erreichbar. Wir... more

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36 Bismarck Street | P.O.Box 2609, Swakopmund 9000, Namibia
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