Reviews of The Shifting Whispering Sands Guesthouse
82 Sam Nujoma Avenue, 13013 Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe food, the service. Everything was A+
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfort in room was excellent, a variety of food. Clean and neat. Staff very friendly and helpful. Parking space good. Close to shops.
All was perfect for me.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewInternet , breakfast, very great stuff, nice price , clean room
Nil
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfst buffet. Friendly staff.
A curtain or something in the bath tube for not weting all bathroom floor.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery comfy
Nothing
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was always clean Except for the day they thought we were in the room where as we were out touring Walvisbay and Swakopmund. They only cleaned it in the afternoon.
They must introduce variety to the breakfast Some chicken livers Mince meat Ingredients for omelet
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was good. although options for halaal guests would be more appreciated
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent. Staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was great. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location was perfect, it is close to shopping center.
The bed was the most uncomfortable, pillows are worn out, the tv is extremely tiny and old fashioned, under facilities it states flat screen which is not true. The hot water only get switched on in the morning and evening.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery nice variety of breakfast choice available. Very clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewClean rooms, excellent amenities, spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely return. I have been in Walvis Bay a number of times I can't believe I never heard of this place before!