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OceanLife Accommodation

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.8 out of 5from 26 reviews for OceanLife Accommodation
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
3.6/5
Location
3.8/5
Safety
4.0/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Tallies T - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tallies T
With friends

Baie winderig maar lekker.

Sal graag sien dat daar genoeg potte is asook 'n gasstoof en nie daarvoor te vra nie.

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Very windy but nice.

Would like to see that there are enough pots as well as a gas stove and not to ask for it.

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Debora B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debora B
With friends

Lekker gebly.

Nadat ons die ontvangsdame opgespoor het, het ons lekker gebly.

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Nice stay.

After locating the receptionist, we had a nice stay.

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Daniel V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel V
With friends

Eienaar het moeite gedoen om ons te akkommodeer.

Sal tog aanbeveel dat die eienaar meer aandag skenk wat in die eenhede is, bv. geen potte, die personeel moes gaan soek waar dit was. Geen wynglase, net koeldrankglase, ook geen botteloopmaker nie. Ons het egter lekker daar gebly.

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Owner went out of his way to accommodate us.

Would recommend that the owner pay more attention to what is in the units, e.g. no pots, the staff had to go find where they were. No wine glasses, just soda glasses, no bottle opener either. However, we had a nice stay there.

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Gilad G - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Gilad G
Individual traveller

Didn't feel like staying any longer than needed.

The place was clean but dark.

OceanLife Accommodation 's response

Thank you for the comment that it was clean. I don't understand the dark problem? Do you recommend stronger bulbs?

Thank you for your stay!

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Sanet M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet M
Large group

As kampers wou ons nie Luderitz se wind trotseer nie, en hierdie was puik alternatief.

Baie vriendelike diens. Daar is 'n sekuriteitswag vir ons gereël om na die voertuie en karavane in die straat te kyk deur die nag. Ons kon WiFi gebruik. Daar is ook wasgoedgeriewe teen 'n billike prys. Met ons kuier het dit baie gereën. Die plek is nie gemaak vir reën nie, dis immers die woestyn. Die stoep het vol water gedam wat by kamers inloop. Dis 'n frats dat dit so baie gereën het, so in normale omstandighede sal daar geen probleem wees nie. Sal die plek aanbeveel.

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As campers, we didn't want to brave Luderitz's wind, and this was a great alternative.

Very friendly service. A security guard was arranged for us to watch the vehicles and caravans in the street throughout the night. We were able to use WiFi. There are also laundry facilities at a reasonable price. During our visit it rained a lot. The place is not made for rain, after all it is the desert. The porch was full of water that ran into rooms. It's a freak that it rained so much, so under normal circumstances there would be no problem. Would recommend the place.

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Adele P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele P
Family with young children

Vir een aand was dit goed genoeg, maar vir langer bly, sal ek iets wil hê met 'n uitsig.

Was goed vir een aand en skoon en netjies maar vir langer bly sal ek eerder 'n plek verkies met buite-braai en kuiergeriewe ook.

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For one night it was good enough, but for a longer stay, I would want something with a view.

Was fine for one night and clean and tidy but for a longer stay I would rather prefer a place with outdoor barbecue and socializing facilities as well.

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Mercia B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mercia B
With partner

Baie netjies.

Was hartlik ontvang en vriendelike diens.

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Very neat.

Was warmly received and friendly service.

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Luzelle S - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Luzelle S
With partner

Skoon, netjies waarde vir geld.

Goeie waarde vir geld.

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Clean, neat value for money.

Good value for money.

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Johan C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan C
With friends

Kamers bietjie beknop. Geen spasie om beddens. Muurproppe in slaapkamers 'n probleem.

Parkering is 'n groot probleem. Baie geskik vir jong mense en backpackers.

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Rooms a bit cramped. No space around beds. Wall plugs in bedrooms a problem.

Parking is a big problem. Very suitable for young people and backpackers.

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Helena H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Helena H
With partner

Verblyf was goed.

Na aankoms het ek gevra vir 'n haardroër, die ontvangsdame het gebring na die woonstel, maar het baie na drank geruik. Dagga word gebruik op die perseel wat baie sleg ruik en gelei het tot 'n slegte nagrus en geweldige hoofpyn die volgende oggend.

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Stay was good.

Upon arrival I asked for a hair dryer, the receptionist brought to the apartment but smelled a lot of booze. Marijuana is used on the premises which smells very bad and led to a bad night's sleep and a terrible headache the next morning.

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Ek sê liewer niks. OceanLife is n gerespekteerde instansie en so iets is of was nooit ter sprake.

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Barend Johannes V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Barend Johannes V
With friends

Lekker gebly.

Die ontvangsdame kan bietjie meer behulpsaam wees.

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Nice stay.

The receptionist could be a little more helpful.

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Margeo C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Margeo C
With partner

Skoon, maar daar moet veranderinge kom.

Oor die algemeen was dit nie sleg nie. Was wel teleurgesteld dat daar net 'n braaipan was. Geen 2-plaat stofie of potte en panne om kos te maak nie, wat ons geforseer het om êrens te gaan eet. Die plek is netjies en skoon. Braai-area is daar wel, maar slegs een braai. Dit maak dit werklik moeilik om 'n vleisie te wil braai, want niemand kan wag tot 10 uur die aand om dan vuur te maak en dan eers te braai nie. Parkering is beslis te min binne. Ons het die TV se afstandsbeheer gesoek en daar is gese sorry, daar is nie genoeg afstandsbeheerders vir al die TV's nie. Toe ek ook vir 'n 2-plaat stofie gevra het, soos wat dit op die foto's gewys het op elke slaapkamer, toe weet hulle nie waar dit is nie. Bietjie teleurgesteld, maar die plek was darem skoon.

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Clean, but changes must come.

Overall it wasn't bad. Was disappointed that there was only a frying pan. No 2-plate stove or pots and pans to cook, which forced us to eat somewhere. The place is neat and clean. There is a braai area, but only one braai. This makes it really difficult to want to grill a piece of meat, because no one can wait until 10 o'clock in the evening to make a fire and only then grill. Parking is definitely too little inside. We looked for the TV's remote control and were told sorry, there are not enough remote controls for all the TVs. When I also asked for a 2-sheet fabric, as it was shown in the photos on each bedroom, then they did not know where it was. A little disappointed, but at least the place was clean.

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Dankie vir u verblyf, ook die terugvoer.
Elke eenheid het 'n parkering agter slot en grendel.
Ek neem kennis van die braaipan stofie gaan 'n mini stoof met oond, met potte en panne insit.
Ons spasie laat ongelukkig slegs ruimte vir een braai area.
Dankie vir die terugvoer, ons verbeter graag.

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Pieter S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter S
With partner

Lekker, rustig, hulpvaardig.

Baie sentraal vir besienswaardighede en restaurante.

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Nice, calm, helpful.

Very central to attractions and restaurants.

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Anne L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne L
With partner

Disappointing due to the lack of facilities for a self-catering unit.

It was good, but a lot needs to be done to improve this lovely flat. The facilities provided were totally inadequate. The two-plate stove looked as if it would explode, there were no cooking utensils, no bath soap, and we had to ask for a toaster. The layout was not well thought out and was uncomfortable, overcluttered with camping chairs, which were always in the way. The cleaning and housekeeping staff were lovely, but small details need to be addressed. It gives the impression of a hastily put together situation. The bedroom layout should be changed to enable one to get into the bed from both sides. This could be easily done with some thought, by putting the bed on the rear wall and moving the dressing table. For a self-catering unit, not much was available. People do not use aluminium pots, or should I say pot, as there was only one pot and nothing else. There was no electric frying pan, nor utensils to make anything like eggs. A few changes and some thought could make it a really lovely place. There also was no fan.

OceanLife Accommodation 's response

Hi, thank you for your feedback. Allow me to answer like this.
At the coast, things like the stove tend to rust, but it is clean and functional.
We do not offer bath soap, and it is policy to provide toasters, BBQ casseroles, and hairdryers etc. on request.
We use camping chairs precisely because they can fold up to store out of the way!
A fan is also available on request. Few ask for it as the weather is mostly nice or cool.
We will double check on the utensils!

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Johann R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johann R
With friends

Dink nie dit is heeltemal wat gesê is in die bespreking nie.

Daar is gesê dat daar braaigeriewe is. Daar is een braaiplek, wat baie moeilik bereikbaar is van die kamers waar ons gebly het. Die kamers is op die straat en sonder vensters. Die voertuig moes in die straat staan vir die nag. Seker nie te sleg vir een nag nie.

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Don't think that's quite what was said in the discussion.

It was said that there are braai facilities. There is one braai place, which is very difficult to reach from the rooms where we stayed. The rooms are on the street and without windows. The vehicle had to be parked in the street for the night. Probably not too bad for one night.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
Marie V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie V
With friends

Netheid.

Beddens was van 'n baie goeie gehalte en baie netjies. Na amper 2 weke se gekampery het ons 5 grootmense baie lekker gebly.

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Cleanliness.

Beds were of a very good quality and very neat. After almost 2 weeks of camping, our 5 adults had a great time.

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John B - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John B
With partner

Lekker.

Die weer was aangenaam.

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Nice.

The weather was pleasant.

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Reinhardt V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Reinhardt V
With partner

Rustige, veilige omgewing.

Netjiese en gereiflike kamers met alles wat jy benodig. Bekostigbaar. Vriendelik ontvang. Baie behulpsaam.

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Quiet, safe environment.

Neat and comfortable rooms with everything you need. Affordable. Friendly welcome. Very helpful.

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Pierre G - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre G
With friends

Skoon en netjiese, veilige verblyf.

Veilige parkering, warm water en binne stapafstand van eetplekke.

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Clean and tidy, safe accommodation.

Secure parking, hot water and within walking distance of eateries.

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Jacobus W - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacobus W
With partner

Te kort.

Plek netjies maar bietjie beknop, voldoende vir maksimum 2 nagte.

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Too short

Place neat but a bit cramped, sufficient for a maximum of 2 nights.

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Meryl R - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Meryl R
With partner

Netjies, beknop, slegs vir een aand oorgeslaap. Goedkoop, noisy.

Die ligging van OceanLife Accommodation is na aan die CBD geleë, so maak gereed vir relatiewe onrustigheid. Baie noise om die plek. Die plekkie self was baie netjies. Ons het net probleme gehad met miere wat konstant tussen ons groceries was en ook in die badkamer. Daar is slegs een venster in die badkamer en geen in die kamer gedeelte van die plekkie. Het mens bietjie vasgedruk laat voel. Parkering was secure maar bietjie beknop. Ons moes bietjie lank wag vir ontvangsdame om ons te ontvang, sowel as toe ons sleutel gaan afgee om uit te check. Daar was niemand op kantoor en ons moes klokkie by die hek lui en staan en wag totdat iemand ons kom help het. Ek sien dit as bietjie onprofessioneel. Wifi password was vir ons gegee maar dit het glad nie opgevang nie.

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Neat, cramped, stayed over for one night only. Cheap, noisy.

The location of OceanLife Accommodation is located close to the CBD, so prepare for relative restlessness. Lots of noise around the place. The place itself was very neat. We only had problems with ants that were constantly between our groceries and also in the bathroom. There is only one window in the bathroom and none in the bedroom part of the place. Made you feel a little squeezed. Parking was secure but a bit cramped. We had to wait a bit long for the receptionist to receive us, as well as when we went to hand over our key to check out. There was no one in the office and we had to ring the bell at the gate and stand and wait until someone came to help us. I see it as a bit unprofessional. Wifi password was given to us but it didn't catch on at all.

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Giovanni M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Giovanni M
With friends

Very rude management, has no respect for guest.

The owner with the manager in charge do not take complains of the guest serious. Wifi is off and the level of noise is too much. Beautiful place but never again!

OceanLife Accommodation 's response

Ek is jammer vir u ondervinding. Om te reageer het ek meer inligting nodig. Oor die algemeen is ons gaste tevrede.

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Ella B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ella B
With friends

Netjiese eenhede met vriendelike personeel.

Baie lekker gebly vir die aand, veilig gevoel en die plek was baie netjies met die nodige geriewe. Vriendelike behulpsame personeel wat dadelik ingespring het om krag vir die waentjie uit te sorteer en seker te maak ons is gerieflik! Baie lekker!

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Neat units with friendly staff.

Very nice stay for the evening, felt safe and the place was very tidy with the necessary facilities. Friendly helpful staff who immediately stepped in to sort out power for the buggy and make sure we were comfortable! Very nice!

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Cecilia F - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Cecilia F
With partner

Was skoon en netjies gewees.

Moet sê die foto's en in werklikheid verskil nogals baie, maar ons het lekker gebly. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Was clean and tidy.

Have to say the photos and in reality are quite different, but we had a great stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Jenny B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Jenny B
With friends

The website photos are out dated and does not reflect the current status of Ocean Life.

The place was adequate but reminded us of a army barracks. We booked 2 days and arrived a day later due to mechanical failures of vehicle and suspect that we did not get the unit that was originally allocated to us. We did phone and advised that we were going to be a day late and this message was not relayed to the lady in the reception at Ocean Life. The shower leaked when used so the floor was wet in the shower and middle passage area. The curtains are inadequate to block out the sun if you go to bed before the sun has set. The kitchen utensils are also inadequate- only 1 big pot available for cooking! I will not recommend Ocean Life to anyone travelling to Lüderitz. I also had to prove that I had paid in full when I arrived as the receptionist had not been notified that full payment was done.

OceanLife Accommodation 's response

We regret that this is your view and experience. We rectified the leaking shower issue. More pots will be added. For the rest, it is the guest personal taste and opinion. We are satisfied that we meet most guests expectations.

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  • Capacity: 40 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 289 Bismarck Street, Luderitz, 0000, Karas
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