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Secret Garden Guesthouse

Secret Garden Guesthouse


22°40’52.6"S 14°31’28.5"E

Secret Garden Guesthouse: Our full report

Secret Garden Guesthouse has a convenient location in the centre of Swakopmund.

Simple and comfortable, its rooms are brightly decorated and spotlessly clean.

The 11 rooms at Secret Garden Guesthouse are light and bright with a seaside theme. The walls are painted various shades of blue and pictures of beaches are hung above the beds. Nine of the rooms face the courtyard, while the other two suites have their own private balcony. These suites have turnable televisions that can be watched from the bed or from the lounge area. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.

The guesthouse has a small garden, after which it was named. In this garden is a braai area. Inside is the dining area where breakfast buffets are served in the morning. While the guesthouse doesn't serve lunch and dinner, meals can be found in the guesthouse's next door bistro. Here guests can tuck in to pizza, light lunches and a dish of the day, or make use of the licensed bar.

Wireless internet is available at the guesthouse, which also has many books that guests can browse. There's a TV room with tea and coffee facilities and an alarmed parking area. The guesthouse can help with booking any of the activities available in Swakopmund.


Our view

Secret Garden Guesthouse is a simple yet comfortable stop for a couple of nights in Swakopmund It is conveniently located in the centre of town, not far from the sea.

Tom Morris

Tom Morris

Country manager: Namibia

Geographics

Location
Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia
Ideal length of stay
2–3 nights
Directions
Secret Garden Guesthouse is located on Bismarck Street in Swakopmund.
Accessible by
Self-drive

Food & drink

Usual board basis
Bed & Breakfast
Food quality
A buffet breakfast is served daily.
Dining style
Individual Tables
Dining locations
Indoor Dining

Children

Attitude towards children
Children are welcome at Secret Garden Guesthouse.
Property’s age restrictions
There are no age restrictions at Secret Garden Guesthouse.
Generally recommended for children
Yes
Notes
Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.

Communications

Communications
Free wireless internet is available in the main areas of Secret Garden Guesthouse. There is also good mobile phone reception.
TV & radio
There's a TV in the main area and some rooms

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended
No
Medical care
There are many doctors in Swakopmund, as well as the Cottage Medical Hospital.
Dangerous animals
Low Risk
Fire safety

Activities

  • 4WD Safari

    4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

    Birdwatching

  • Boat trip

    Boat trip

  • Dune-boarding

    Dune-boarding

  • Fishing

    Fishing

  • Kayaking

    Kayaking

  • Mountain biking

    Mountain biking

  • Quad-biking

    Quad-biking

Extras

Disabled access
On Request
Laundry facilities
A laundry service is available for an extra charge.
Accepted payment on location
Local currency plus Visa and MasterCard are accepted here.

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