On the banks of the Swakop River, 00100 Swakopmund, Namibia
#1 of 23 hotels in Swakopmund
Guests' ChoiceBased on 251 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Marc
FranceExceptional location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Lotanang
South AfricaThe wifi kept disconnecting from our room. And breakfast was a bit too dry for me, needed to have more options
The place is beautiful and the views are to die for.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Michelle
South AfricaThe view was absolutly amazing. We really loved our stay. Would recomend this to all our friends and family.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Dagmar
GermanyNothing.
The location, overlooking the desert, is great. The room were spacious and very cozy. It also had a fireplace which helped a lot during cold nights in August. Breakfast was also very good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Sarah
ItalyGreat views, big rooms, friendly staff, healthy breakfast offer
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Cooney
South AfricaWould be great if they served dinner at the property.
Amazing views from all the windows in the unit ! Fantastic walks in the dunes and views of dunes for kilometers! Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Darrick
United StatesAndrea and the staff were so friendly. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The view of the dunes are incredible. Highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Louise
United KingdomNothing it was fabulous
Stunning location with unbelievable views of the dunes. Waking up to that view was incredible. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. Fireplace in the room was a major bonus especially as it was pretty chilly in the evenings. Bed was so comfortable and the shower was amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Anna
SwitzerlandThe house is fairly cold in winter (we were there in July) but there’s a wood fine & they provide firewood & will help start the fire if you have problems. You’ll have to drive to town if you want to go out for dinner. The staff recommended restaurants to us though & also booked for us which was very helpful.
Interesting accommodation with lots of artwork and sculptures around. We stayed in the 3 bed house which was huge with beautiful desert views. Great breakfast. Friendly & helpful staff. Useful laundry service. We would stay here again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Valentina
SloveniaWe liked everything. As a recommendation for improvement: Cold breakfast could be up-lifted and a fire on a cold morning in the restaurant would create a magic. Otherwise a great, special place.
Exceptional location and facilities. A beautiful room with a desert view and a fireplace. A special place right in-front of the beautiful dunes. Very helpful reception lady.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Aleksandr
RussiaIt is amazing place, best view in windhoek
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Ella
South AfricaStunning establishment on the edge of town. The rooms are lovely with views over the red-dunes. Staff very helpful and friendly. The perfect choice for accommodation in Swakopmund!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Gabriella
United KingdomNo lunch/dinner available for purchase. Breakfast didn’t have a lot of options. No filtered water so you must buy your own bottles.
Stunning views, staff were lovely!! Very peaceful spot and we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Jiri
UgandaThe bed set up. Double bed should be double not with half a foot gap in between two joined single beds. For someone who also manages lodge, this can be fixed by adjusting the bed frame, sewing zip and cover up with good mattress protector. Seeing that most of your guests are couples, it makes only sense.
Everything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Rumbidzai
ZimbabweThe buffet breakfast was good but I feel more options should be made available on the meats - the only meat option available when we stayed there was bacon.
Desert Breeze is a breath of fresh air! Tucked away at periphery of town, in a quiet neighborhood, facing the dunes. The views are to die for!!! It’s such a serene and relaxing place perfect for a couple getaway. The gospel music played at breakfast on Sunday morning was so befitting- it’s just amazing to listen to that music as you admire Gods handwriting outside! There’s a path close to the facility to walk to the dunes so you can experience them at your own pace! The staff are really friendly and professional. They did well to market and encourage us to stay more nights, pity we had other commitments but we were sold!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Muriel
Francegreat architectural lodge. beautiful view on the desert. wonderful rooms and breakfast.. situated in a kind of a rich suburb not so beautiful as the view of the desert. ask for a lodge in front of the desert..
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Rudi
LuxembourgFantastic location with impressive view of the desert. The lodge is high standing, spacious, cosy with all comfort; friendly stuff. Our first adress for a stay at Swakopmund.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Johannes
South AfricaThe whole experience including breakfast,the scenery and comfort of our rooms exceeded all our expectations.I will not stay anywhere else when going to Swakop again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Sanet
South AfricaRoom with the best view in Swakopmund!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Elena
ItalyThis was place was absolutely wonderful from every point of view. We stayed 4 nights and would happily stayed much much longer. Lovely layout overall, spacious and clean room and bathroom, comfortable bed, very nice space in front of a fireplace... and sublime view over the Dorob National Park sand dunes. Our favorite stay in Nambia and one of the best stays ever also planet-wise. No matter how much time you will spend here, you will want to go back.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Kobus
South AfricaThe location and view is spectacular and relaxing.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Shaun
South AfricaReally nice setting on the river bank, close/short drive to Swakopmund center. Staff is very friendly, rooms are nicely laid out with beautiful views towards the dunes. Well equipped also. Good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Acearnesen
AustraliaNothing; we'll be back.
Anastasia was a lovely host and offered a number of recommendations on places to go and things to see. The room was lovely and the views spectacular. A unique property that's just a few moments from the centre of town yet which feels like you're at the edge of the wilderness. Breakfast was good and staff friendly there as well.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Rahleen
United StatesBeautiful rooms, friendly staff, extraordinary views, peaceful!
Stayed in March 2025
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