Must-see hotels in Swakopmund

  • Sam’s Giardino Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Sam’s Giardino Hotel is a wonderfully personal place in the backstreets emphasising superb wines, fine cigars and relaxing in the rose garden with a…

  • Sea Breeze Guesthouse

    Swakopmund

    This upmarket guesthouse is right on the beach about 4.5km north of town, and is an excellent option if you’re looking for a secluded retreat. Ask to see…

  • Desert Breeze Lodge

    Swakopmund

    Set on Swakopmund's southern outskirts but still close to the centre, Desert Breeze has sweeping views of the sand dunes from its perch above the Swakop…

  • Atlantic Villa

    Swakopmund

    Styling itself as a boutique guesthouse, Atlantic Villa is a stylish place. Expect clean-lined rooms decked all in white with Nespresso coffee machines;…

  • Strand Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking Palm Beach, the new Strand is the kind of upmarket hotel that the Swakopmund waterfront has been crying out for for decades; modern and…

  • Hansa Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Swakopmund’s most established upmarket hotel bills itself as ‘luxury in the desert’. Individually decorated rooms with lofty ceilings and picture windows…

  • Stiltz

    Swakopmund

    Balanced atop 3.5m-high stilts with a bird's-eye view over the coast and town, the Stiltz is unlike anywhere else in Swakopmund. The rooms vary in size…

  • Swakopmund Luxury Suites

    Swakopmund

    Classy, contemporary rooms dominate this fine, newish suites-only hotel just over a block back from the waterfront. The rooms are large and the white…

  • Organic Square Guest House

    Swakopmund

    Very much part of the new wave of contemporary-styled boutique hotels sweeping Swakopmund, Organic Square is close to the city centre and gets that whole…

  • Villa Wiese

    Swakopmund

    Villa Wiese is a friendly and funky guest lodge occupying a historic colonial mansion complete with vaulted ceilings, rock gardens and period furniture…

  • Sophiadale Base Camp

    Swakopmund

    Campsites here have large, shady trees and there are even sunroofs around the camping ground. Fireplaces and electrical powerpoints are big ticks, and the…

  • Prinzessin Rupprecht Residenz

    Swakopmund

    This place has 24 rooms, so you have a good chance of snagging accommodation here if you haven’t booked ahead. Housed in the former colonial military…

  • Swakop Lodge

    Swakopmund

    This backpacker-oriented hotel is the epicentre of the action in Swakopmund, especially since this is where many of the adrenaline activities depart from…

  • Alternative Space

    Swakopmund

    Out on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus and Sybille Rorich. The main attractions are the castle…

  • Desert Sky Backpackers

    Swakopmund

    This centrally located backpackers' haunt is an excellent place to drop anchor in Swakopmund. The indoor lounge is simple and homey, while the outdoor…

  • Hotel Pension Rapmund

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking the park promenade and much better than it looks from the outside, this long-standing hotel pension has light and airy rooms that are adorned…

  • Schweizerhaus Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Although it’s best known for the landmark institution that is Cafe Anton, the Schweizerhaus Hotel itself is also a class act. Standard but comfortable…

  • Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast

    Swakopmund

    This Scottish-run B&B occupies a pleasant garden setting opposite Palm Beach. It recently underwent a major refurbishment, giving it stylish, contemporary…

  • Beach Lodge

    Swakopmund

    This boat-shaped place, which sits right on the sand about 1km north of town, allows you to watch the sea through your very own personal porthole; not all…

  • Hotel-Pension d’Avignon

    Swakopmund

    A great option close to town that won’t break the budget, d’Avignon is a smart, well-run guesthouse that has been recommended by travellers. Triple rooms…

  • Dünenblick

    Swakopmund

    Ideal for families, these split-level apartments overlooking the sand and sea have kitchens, ample space and, at the very least, partial views of the sand…

  • Tiger Reef Campsite

    Swakopmund

    This campsite sits right on the sand at the beach front, sheltered from the wind by lovely tamarisk trees. It’s convenient to the city centre.

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