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Swakopmund Guesthouse is set in Swakopmund's town centre, just a short walk from the beach and main shopping area. Formerly used as a holiday home by its owners, the Borg family, the guesthouse has been revamped and officially opened in December 2008. None of the Expert Africa team have visited Swakopmund Guesthouse yet, but here is what we know about it.

Swakopmund Guesthouse has 11 rooms, divided into four standard and seven luxury rooms. The luxury rooms are slightly bigger than the standard rooms, but all come with the same facilities, including en-suite bathrooms, white linen sheets, satellite TVs, in-room safes, mini-bars and tea/coffee stations. The soft furnishings and wallpaper portray tranquil ocean and beach scenes which are in keeping with its location.

In addition, Swakopmund Guesthouse has one family suite with two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, and a sitting room complete with chairs and settees – ideal for a self-catering family holiday.

Central facilities include a dining room, where a buffet-style breakfast is served in the morning, a lounge area, as well as a secure parking area for self-drivers. A town/airport shuttle and laundry service is also available.

Whilst staying here, possible activities range from sand-boarding and quad biking, to parasailing and sea-kayaking; Swakopmund is well known as Namibia's capital of adrenaline sports. Families and quiet minds can enjoy visits to Swakopmund's aquarium, dolphin cruises through the waters of Walvis Bay Lagoon, or camel rides at a farm outside Swakopmund.

In conclusion… Swakopmund Guesthouse promises friendly service and comfortable, high-quality rooms, close to the beach and other amenities. It certainly seems like an upmarket bed-and-breakfast establishment, and has an ecofriendly approach, making use of recycled water and solar energy.

Lodge overview

Lodge type: Town

No. of bedrooms: 11 rooms, 1 suite

Season: Open Year Round

Geographics

Location: Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia

Directions: Coming on the B2 from Windhoek, turn left into Moses Garoeb Street at the first set of traffic lights, then continue until it becomes Rhode Allee (where the road makes sharp right turn) and go straight. Cross over Nathanael Maxuilili Street, and continue until you reach Hendrik Witbooi. Swakopmund Guesthouse is then situated on your opposite right hand side.

Accessible by: Self-drive

Key personnel

Owner: Swakopmund Guesthouse is owned and run by the Borg family.

Food & drink

Usual board basis: B&B

Dining style: Inidividual Tables

Dining locations: Indoor Dining

Children

Attitude towards children: Children are welcome at the Swakopmund Guesthouse.

Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions.

Equipment: Highchairs, cots and babysitting are available upon request.

Notes: Children 6 years and younger are free of charge; children between the ages of 6 and 12 pay N$300 per night. Note that this only applies when kids are sharing a room with two full paying adults.

Central communications

Power supply: Mains Electricity

Communications: Internet connection is available.

TV & radio: There's a TV in every room at Swakopmund Guesthouse.

Health & safety

Malarial area: No

Medical care: The Cottage Hospital is in town.

Dangerous animals: Low Risk

Security measures: Swakopmund Guesthouse has a secure parking area. For personal belongings, there's a safe in every room.

Extras

Disabled access: In Place

Laundry facilities: Full Laundry Service - Extra Charge

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