Swakopmund Guesthouse

Swakopmund - Namibia

"It is fresh and inviting and oozes a holiday feel "says Leander Borg of his new-found project in the hospitality industry. Situated in the town centre, a mere five-minute walk from the beach and main shopping area, Swakopmund Guesthouse is owned and run by the Borg family.

Officially opened in December, the guesthouse was previously used as a holiday house by the very family that runs it now. It has been completely revamped to offer four standard rooms, seven luxury rooms and one family suite for guests wanting to indulge in a comfortable stay-over close to the ocean. The spacious rooms are fitted with crisp, white linen sheets. Wallpaper portraying a peaceful view of the ocean adds to the clean and neat atmosphere of the guesthouse. The en-suite bathrooms with soft cream walls are decorated with beach pebbles that give them a unique atmosphere.

"Definitely something very different to what Swakopmund has to offer so far, " adds Leander. The Swakopmund Guesthouse is a bed-and-breakfast facility, offering more than usual by providing guests with a scrumptious breakfast buffet, catering for more upmarket traveller, and facilities ranging from laundry services to "anything else that guests might ask for". This includes a shuttle service and wheelchair-friendly accommodation. All rooms come complete with minibar and television. The Swakopmund Guesthouse is run with an eco-friendly approach, making use of solar energy and recycled water. It is not your conventional type of guesthouse, that's for sure.

Features of Swakopmund Guesthouse

Some ideas of what to do at Swakopmund Guesthouse

Swakopmund is much loved because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1892 during the period of German colonial rule, it served as the territory's main harbour for many years.

Today's lush green lawns, palm trees and carefully tended and colorful public gardens enhance this curious desert town, hedged by desert and sea. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, pubs and discos and a few nightclubs. A special feature of the town is its jewelry shops, which offer pieces ranging from contemporary African to continental designs. Art and craft shops offer local products, while street vendors sell Namibian rural art.

The museum on the beachfront was founded by Dr Alfons Weber in 1951, and contains the largest collection of birds' eggs in Namibia. The reference library, known as the Sam Cohen Library, comprises some 6 000 volumes, including the renowned 2 000-title Africana collection of the late Ferdinand Stich. The archives, housed in the same building, allow visitors access to a unique collection of newspapers dating from 1898 to the present day.

Year-round sport and recreation include paragliding, hang-gliding, surfing, windsurfing, yachting, sand skiing, skydiving and golf etc.

The golf course in its desert setting has been described as one of the best in southern Africa.

Where is Swakopmund Guesthouse?
How to get there

Coming from Walvisbay:
Coming into Swakopmund over the bridge, you will turn left into Rhode Allee (this is the first stop street). At the next intersection (around 80 meters) you will find the Swakopmund Guesthouse on your opposite right hand side. Hendrik Witbooi 35.

Coming from Windhoek:
Coming into Swakopmund on the B2 turn left at the first set of traffic lights into Moses Garoeb Street. Continue until it becomes Rhode Allee (road makes a sharp turn to your right with the cemetry on your left). At the next stop street, cross over Nathanael Maxuilili Street until the next stop street (maybe 80 meters) at Hendrik Witbooi. The Swakopmund Guesthouse is on your opposite right hand side.

Coming from HentiesBay:
Coming into Swakopmund on the C34 you continue straight all the way. Past roundabouts, traffic lights and stop streets. the C34 becomes Moses Garoeb Street and then becomes Rhode Allee (road makes a sharp turn to your right with the cemetry on your left). At the next stop street, cross over Nathanael Maxuilili Street until the next stop street (maybe 80 meters) at Hendrik Witbooi. The Swakopmund Guesthouse is on your opposite right hand side.