Our best 22 hotels and places to stay in Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
In this area various establishments are divided into hotels, pensions and bed and breakfasts, backpacker’s lodges, restcamps and camping.
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Cornerstone Guesthouse
Cornerstone Guest House is a small, owner-run bed and breakfast, situated in a residential area within easy walking distance ...More about Cornerstone Guesthouse
95%We stayed in the apartment. It was in a great location by the seafront. Very comfortable and spacious with everything we needed. Rated good as Swakopmund as a whole ... Cornerstone Guesthouse reviews...
Sam's Giardino
The comfortable Sam's Giardino is set in an attractive garden, a few minutes' walk from the centre of Swakopmund. Run by its ...More about Sam's Giardino
89%The owner was no nonsense but thought of everything! He was very helpful and was always around when needed. Beethoven is a must and added a lot of character. Sam's Giardino reviews...
The Stiltz
Right on the edge of Swakopmund, The Stiltz overlooks the mouth of the Swakop River and has spectacular views over the dunes ...More about The Stiltz
88%Well sited at the southern end of town, but within easy walking distance. We liked the elevated site with views over the marshland and lagoon of the Swakop River, with ... The Stiltz reviews...
Beach Lodge
Beach Lodge is a comfortable guesthouse located about 5km north of Swakopmund town centre, directly overlooking the beach. Its ...More about Beach Lodge
90%Modern, clean comfortable guest house located on the beach front with excellent and quite classy restaurant above, serving good breakfast and excellent dinner. There ... Beach Lodge reviews...
Villa Margherita
Villa Margherita – also know as 'The Charming House' – is an upmarket colonial-style boutique guest house, set in the heart of ...More about Villa Margherita
89%Our view: 7-8/10. very good B&B. House is 1903 and renovated about 15 years ago. A comfortable guest house and reasonably priced. We stayed in the Lord Nelson room, en-suite ... Villa Margherita reviews...
Lagoon Lodge
The bright yellow Lagoon Loge is located right next to Walvis Bay Lagoon, which attracts numerous species of birds. Run by Frenchman ...More about Lagoon Lodge
92%great location, excellent service and near a birders paradise Lagoon Lodge reviews...
Strand Hotel
The Strand is an exciting new development located on Swakopmund's historic 'Mole'. Built on the site of the old Strand Hotel, ...More about Strand Hotel
89%Only booked as a stopover and chose for it's location but really surprised me that the Strand is so much better than expected. Great location and views, good bars and ... Strand Hotel reviews...
Brigadoon
If you enjoy a bit of seclusion, then Brigadoon, set in the well-established gardens of the owner's house, is in a quiet residential ...More about Brigadoon
80%Back to city... interesting museum and walked around town and beach. Great Indian restaurant in town, able to walk to it. Brigadoon reviews...
Sandfields Guesthouse
Just a few minutes' drive north of the centre of Swakopmund, Sandfields Guesthouse has only five rooms, giving it an intimate ...More about Sandfields Guesthouse
92%It's a very small lodge which gives it a very intimate feeling. It's nicely located in a quiet area of Swakopmund. The owners are very friendly, and all the tips we received ... Sandfields Guesthouse reviews...
Swakopmund Guesthouse
Swakopmund Guesthouse is set in Swakopmund's town centre, just a short walk from the beach and main shopping area. Formerly used ...More about Swakopmund G'house
83%Swakopmund was our least favourite place in Namibia, but that is not due to Swakopmund Guesthouse. The guesthouse is perfectly adequate, but perhaps a little sterile and ... Swakopmund G'house reviews...
Hansa Hotel
The oldest hotel in Swakopmund, opened over a century ago, the four-star Hansa Hotel has a good central location in the town centre...More about Hansa Hotel
87%Very nice European style hotel, quite fancy. We ate at their upscale restaurant, and were quite disappointed. Meat was overdone, very salty, and had a heavy, not very tasty sauce... Hansa Hotel reviews...
Secret Garden Guesthouse
Secret Garden Guesthouse has a convenient location in the centre of Swakopmund. Simple and comfortable, its rooms are brightly ...More about Secret Garden
86%We enjoyed our time at the Secret Garden Guesthouse. It is very well located in the centre of Swakopmund and we found the owners very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely ... Secret Garden reviews...
The Delight
The Delight, more formally known as 'The Delight Swakopmund', is a relatively large modern hotel on the north side of the town centre...More about The Delight
95%Reception very helpful suggesting and booking restaurants and excursions. Designer pillows on bed uncomfortable. Youngsters would have appreciated pool. The Delight reviews...
Sea Breeze Guesthouse
Sea Breeze Guesthouse is situated near to the beach, in the north of Swakopmund. It’s a peaceful and comfortable place to stay ...More about Sea Breeze
83%Perhaps a little bit far out of twon - either a drive or taxi ride away Sea Breeze reviews...
Organic Square
Centrally located in Swakopmund, Organic Square opened in 2011. It is a small, modern and comfortable guesthouse, now spread ...More about Organic Square
80%A good base in Swakop, quite near everything. Helpful management, recommending a place to eat ( Fish Deli ). We had booked The Tug from England for our first night - seemed ... Organic Square reviews...
Pelican Bay Hotel
Part of the Protea Hotels chain, the Pelican Bay Hotel overlooks the lagoon in Walvis Bay. It's a rather large hotel but is conven...More about Pelican Bay
67%This is a standard Protea hotel, part of a chain. Room was clean but tired (broken shelf, in need of decoration) but we chose this for the location rather than anything else... Pelican Bay reviews...
Intermezzo Guesthouse
Intermezzo Guesthouse is a small bed and breakfast located in a quiet residential area of Swakopmund, about 25 minutes walk from ...More about Intermezzo
90%Great suggestion and experience. Nice rooms. Clean. Nice location - close to water, but not "in" town. Wish we could have stayed longer. Nice breakfast and ... Intermezzo reviews...
Desert Breeze Lodge
Located just outside Swakopmund on the banks of the Swakop River, Desert Breeze Lodge has spectacular views of the Namib Desert’s ...More about Desert Breeze
87%We liked the desert breeze (we stayed in room 5) which had slightly better views of the sand dunes than the room that we had been originally allocated. The staff couldnt ... Desert Breeze reviews...
Pelican Point Lodge
Pelican Point Lodge stands near the end of a long, flat peninsula of sand (known as Pelican Point) which stretches into the South ...More about Pelican Point Lodge
100%We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were extremely helpful in every way and we loved the location, great walks along the beach. The food was excellent, rooms ... Pelican Point Lodge reviews...
Namib Guesthouse
Located in a quiet, residential area of Swakopmund, Namib Guesthouse is a small, eco-friendly bed and breakfast. It is conveniently ...More about Namib Guesthouse
70%An adequate stop over. Namib Guesthouse reviews...
Oyster Box Guesthouse
Re-opened under new ownership in 2011 after an extensive revamp and rebrand, Oyster Box Guesthouse is a small bed and breakfast, ...More about Oyster Box Guesthouse
80%Good location overlooking the lagoon and a short walk from the Raft. Compact room with no tea and coffee facilities although this was remedied immediately when queried ... Oyster Box Guesthouse reviews...
Hotel Zum Kaiser
Just a few metres back from the beach, the Hotel Zum Kaiser (formerly Swakopmund Boutique Hotel) is a modern and stylish building ...More about Zum Kaiser Hotel
70%Average hotel. Not so much to say. Zum Kaiser Hotel reviews...
