Asgard House
This quaint family-run guesthouse features a homy lounge, a tropical garden and a frog pond (the frogs d...
Accommodation in Namibia is some of the most well-priced and well-kept in Southern Africa, and covers a huge range of options from hotels to rest camps, campsites, caravan parks, guest farms, backpacker hostels, B&Bs, guesthouses and luxury safari lodges. Most establishments are graded using a star system based on regular inspections carried out by the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN; hannamibia.com).
Hotels with restaurants also get a Y rating: YY means it only has a restaurant licence, while YYY indicates full alcohol licensing. For a full list of accommodation pick up the comprehensive booklets Namibia: Where to Stay, Welcome to Namibia – Official Visitor’s Guide and the Namibia B&B Guide, free from any tourist office. HAN also publishes a map showing the locations of most lodges and guest farms.
Many lower-budget and backpacker places do not include breakfast in the price. In B&Bs, guesthouses, farmstays and safari lodges, breakfast is usually included in the cost of the room along with either half-board or full-board options. The former would include breakfast and a set dinner, while the latter also provides lunch (either a set lunch or a buffet-style spread).
Price ranges in this book are as follows:
While most budget and midrange options tend to have a standard room price, many top-end places change their prices according to the season. High season is from June to December, while low season corresponds with the rains (January to April).
If you are booking one of the high-end lodges you will usually have to confirm your booking with a credit card; this is not necessary, however, for the bulk of accommodation.
In this book, sleeping listings are listed in order of author preference.
This quaint family-run guesthouse features a homy lounge, a tropical garden and a frog pond (the frogs d...
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You couldn't imagine a structure more alien to its setting than this - kids will love the pool and 'hydr...
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Located on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus an...
Housed in a historic colonial mansion, this is the only true backpackers spot in town with rudimentary a...
This boat-shaped place, which sits right on the sand about 1km north of town, allows you to watch the se...
Swakopmund’s most established upmarket hotel bills itself as ‘luxury in the desert’...
This quiet and low-key backpacker lodge offers simple yet comfortable rooms, as well as immaculate kitch...
A sparkling, Christian-oriented backpackers lodge that has kitchen facilities and plenty of showers...
Featuring individually decorated rooms and décor, this six-room guesthouse oozes personality...
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The most exclusive luxury lodge in the Etosha area is located on a private reserve near Andersson Gate t...
A pleasant haven located about 30 minutes by foot from the city centre, Roof of Africa has a rustic barn...
Etosha’s easternmost camp is defined by its landmark whitewashed German fort, a colonial relic that cast...
The 'secret garden' is the lush, palm-fringed courtyard in the centre of the guesthouse, which is the pe...
Although more expensive than other budget options, the Dunes Lodge features a number of attractive perks...
One of the more unusual sleeping options in town, the Krabbenhoft is a converted carpet factory that now...
Sam’s Giardino Hotel is a touch of luxury in the backstreets emphasising superb wines, fine cigars and r...
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