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.
Ask us for more details of what's where, and what's likely to suit you best!







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
We stayed our first three nights in Namibia at the fully equipped 3-bed Moringa Gardens apartment in Swakopmund which was perfect for us and our adult son and daughter. Check-in ... 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
Characterful and quirky! Well positioned to walk into Swakopmund. Sam likes to join you at your table at mealtimes for a chat. He is full of helpful advice about ... 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
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...

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
Very welcoming and helpful. Immaculately clean. Superb breakfast. Central location in walking distance of everything. Villa Margherita 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
Nice room, loved the sound of the waves, like seeing others beach combing. Not particularly good on giving us directions to Wallis Bay. Beach Lodge 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
Lagoon Lodge is superbly located on the edge of the lagoon, with flamingos virtually in the garden. Rooms were comfortable and well decorated. Parking was fairly easy ... 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
It was so different to stay in a hotel within a resort town after a week of lodges, but we really welcomed the contrast. The Strand was excellent - great facilities, beautiful ... 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
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
the proprietor was very helpful and thoughtful and booked us dinner b4 we arrived as we arrived a bit late--a nice surprise. We did the did the Sandboarding -which was a ... 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
Our rooms were clean & comfortable, we appreciated the fact they did laundry at a reasonable price and all took advantage of that. We spent two nights here, and enjoyed ... Swakopmund G'house 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
The Delight hotel is situated in a convenient central location in the town, opposite the old railway station and close by the Kristall Gallery, both places being recommended ... The Delight 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
Had a great stay here everything at the hotel was top notch in particular the restaurant was superb. 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
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...

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
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
This lodge is within walking distance to the coast, restaurants and shopping.we enjoyed our stay there. The room had a small refrigerator to hold our snacks and wine. We ... 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
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...

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
What an extraordinary lodge just outside Swakopmund. We stayed in “the villa”, a large house with three large bedrooms. Perfect for family or friends. Great views of the ... Desert Breeze 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
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...

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
we arrive by taxi and we organized with them a halfday to sandwich harbour at a specific price. At the hotel, they want to charge a far much more price...without any reason!! we ... Pelican Point Lodge 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
Clean. large room. Friendly staff. Zum Kaiser Hotel 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
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
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...