Pension d'Avignon

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 8.1
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Pension d'Avignon in Swakopmund offers family rooms with private bathrooms, wardrobes, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, on the terrace, or in the garden. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, Italian, vegetarian, and vegan. Local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice enhance the morning meal. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Walvis Bay Airport, the property is a short walk from South Beach and Swakopmund Museum. Nearby attractions include Otavi-Bahnhof and Hohenzollernhaus.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Swakopmund, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 single bed
3 single beds
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4 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Namibia Namibia
    “Closeness to the social amenities and great service from staff members and a wonderful limitless breakfast buffet.”
  • Moroka
    Botswana Botswana
    “Parking space , security and ease of convenience to other facilities. The rooms are spacious.”
  • Nkagisang
    Botswana Botswana
    “I loved the spacious rooms I loved unlimited breakfast I loved the clean and welcoming staff I loved the packed filling breakfast cause we left earlier The owner is more friendly”
  • Jose
    Angola Angola
    “I recently stayed at this charming pension hotel for 3 nights and exceeded my expectations. The cozy atmosphere made it feel like a home away from home, with beautifully decorated rooms that added a touch of elegance. Each morning, the breakfast...”
  • Jean
    Portugal Portugal
    “Good breakfast, friendly owner, good price/quality.”
  • Renate
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything, it was reasonable, very central, staff were amazing and the morning I left, a breakfast pack was arranged.”
  • Monika
    Belgium Belgium
    “Cute little gem, great value for money, staff is very helpful. Walking distance (3 mins) from the Jetty and it is located in a very safe part of the city! Def to recommend!”
  • Sangwoo
    South Korea South Korea
    “Everything was a perfect accommodation. From the boss to the staff, they were really friendly, and the breakfast was clean and delicious. The condition of the room was really good and the warm water came out well in the bathroom. It was an inn...”
  • Zoltan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great place, reasonably priced, and spotlessly clean”
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely old fashioned pension at a bargain price. £26 for a Single Room en Suite was amazing value. Location is quiet despite being only a 5 minute walk from numerous bars & restaurants. The owner is charming & her staff wonderful. Everything was...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hotel d'Avignon

Company review score: 8.9Based on 233 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to Hotel d’Avignon ~ Your home away from home ~ We are a small owner run Hotel. Hotel d’Avignon has been in the family for three generations and was established by Liselotte d’Avignon in 1984. Feel a connection with the past. Elements of the original building have been maintained and revisited to highlight this link between past and present. A FAMILY HISTORY July 12, 1928: Lieselotte Ruebel was born in Hueffler, Reinland – Pfalz | Germany. May 1951: Emigrated to Southwest Africa on the ‘Bloemfontein Castle’ as a housekeeper for her great-aunt Lena Brummer who owned the Hotel Brummer in Otjiwarongo. 1952: Lieselotte moved to Windhoek, where she found work and met her future husband. 1954: Married Fedor, Alexander d'Avignon. 1956: Daughter, Dagmar d'Avignon (Fleiss), was born. 1957: Daughter, Margit d'Avignon was born. 1963: Purchase of a house at Rombergstrasse 6, Windhoek. 1984: Construction began on the Hotel Pension d'Avignon at Rombergstrasse 6, Windhoek. 1989: The Hotel Pension d'Avignon is expropriated by the Windhoek city administration for public use, i.e., road expansion of the Rhynstrasse. 1990: The building at 25 Brueckenstrasse in Swakopmund is acquired and construction work begins to turn the family house into a 11 bedroom Guesthouse. 1991: The Hotel Pension d'Avignon opens in Swakopmund. 1992: Daughter Margit d'Avignon supports Lieselotte d'Avignon, who is weakened by illness. 1993: Margit d'Avignon takes over Hotel d'Avignon. 2023: Niece, Sabine Fleiss takes over Hotel d'Avignon and is the current owner.

Property information

Our hotel is all about comfort, character & charm, and a warm, personal touch. We’ve blended the old with the new to create a space that feels a bit like coming home - a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. We offer 11 beautifully and individually decorated rooms – each with its own unique personality and thoughtful details to make you feel right at home. We are located right in the centre & heart of Swakopmund, just a short walk from the beach, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Back at the hotel, you can unwind in our peaceful garden, take a dip in the pool, or simply relax, recharge and soak up the atmosphere. Each morning, enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast, always included with your stay – featuring homemade goodies made with fresh ingredients from our garden. Secure on-site parking is available, so you can come and go with ease. WHY CHOOSE US 1. Owner run Hotel 2. Friendly and welcoming staff 3. Excellent location: Walking distance to beach and the center of town 4. Great customer service and attention to detail 5. Secure off street parking 6. Excellent abundant breakfast with fresh local produce 7. Swimming pool and peaceful garden

Neighbourhood information

Explore Our Neighborhood Situated in the heart of Swakopmund, our location offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Just a short walk to the beach, popular bars, local restaurants, and main attractions—including the famous dunes—you’ll have everything within easy reach. The area is safe, central, and ideal for discovering the unique charm of this coastal town.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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