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Cape Cross Lodge

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Skeleton Coast Park, Namibia
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Perth, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Right next to the exciting (but smelly) seal colony is the Cape Cross Lodge. The road from Swakopmund is very easy and in good condition. Not quite so the Lodge! With so much going for it- position, a lovely outside seating area, protected by a glass wall, a warm fire at night- the overall maintanance lets the place down. For... More

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Rugby, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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You really feel that you are the last people on earth with the magnificent sound track of the Atlantic crashing on the shore. We were upgraded to a suite which was enormous and very very comfortable. The food and service was superb and as we were celebrating our silver wedding anniversary we were given a wonderful meal in the wine... More

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Hannover, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Cape Cross Lodge is situated on the beach near Cape Cross, close to the seal colony but outside the park so that you can walk the beach. Very relaxing to have coffee on your patio while watching dolphins and seals! More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

All the rooms have sea views and the staff are friendly and helpful. Best of all is the included dinner, prepared by Herman the local chef. Every evening we had a wonderful meal! This lodge is quite a distance from the town of Hentiesbaai but worth the travel. The neighbouring seal colony deserves a visit and also a day trip... More

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Hoedspruit, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

We were at cape cross in June. If you want to see the seal colony this place is where you should stay. Is only 5 km from the entrance to the park. Beware the park gate only opens at 10 am so you really don't have a chance to get the best morning light if you are into photography. If... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

Well mantained, new big rooms with ocean view (at least many of them) and properly equiped. Common areas are attractive and pleasant. Food good. Appart of the nearby seal colony, the Mensum crater is also worth visiting (4x4 needed + local guide to find the way). Probably it is not worth driving so far north, it is possible to visit... More

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Sydney
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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Stay in Swakopmund or Henties Bay...there really is no reason to stay at this OK hotel (which had the chance to be very good) Staff are friendly, rooms are nice, nautical but lack the amenities many expect. The common areas are cozy and the fireplace great..however there's nowhere near enough space if the place was close to full. Food..hello, the... More

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Pavia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Located a mere 20 meters from the Atlantic, Cape cross lodge is quite a special place to stay. You fall asleep with the sound of waves and can look out of your balcony for Jackals coming to drink at their small waterhole/pool at night time. The feeling of isolation is quite strong and, especially if you enjoy the ocean, can... More

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Washington DC
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
212 helpful votes 212 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

The reason to stay here is for its close access to the seal colony, which was great fun to see and photograph. The lodge itself is rather basic, and the rooms do not have heat which made it a bit chilly. But the food was good and there is always a cozy fire going in the restaurant. Our room had... More

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milan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

this lodge stands alone right at the beginning of the skeleton coast, in the middle of nowhere. a part from the thousands of seals nearby there is nobody around! we had a walk on the beach and we saw two hunting jackals. they were quite close to us and we could perceive the lonely, desolated but fascinating atmosphere that this... More

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