Swakopmund, the capital of the Erongo Region, has a population of about 34,000 people. It is one of Namibia’s most popular vacation destinations and is often called the country’s activity center because it offers more activities than any other place in Namibia. The town has many guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and self-catering options for visitors. Below are a few affordable accommodation choices to consider.
Namib Guesthouse
Namib Guesthouse is a cozy bed and breakfast in Swakopmund offering seven double rooms and one suite. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated, each with free high-speed Wi-Fi, a tea and coffee station, and a flat-screen TV.
Ocean House Guesthouse
Located just ten minutes from Swakopmund’s town center and two minutes from the beach, Ocean House Guesthouse offers a comfortable stay with everything you need for a relaxing visit. It provides free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving fresh breakfast, a lovely garden, and secure parking.
The guesthouse has 13 rooms, including 5 family rooms with garden views and 8 double or twin rooms with ocean or garden views. Each room features a king-size bed, private bathroom, seating area, coffee maker, hair dryer, and mini fridge.
MK Oasis
MK Oasis is a bright self-catering house located in the quiet Kramersdorf area on Dr. Alfons Weber Street. Because it is slightly inland, only 0.5 km from the desert, 1.5 km from the town center, and 2.5 km from the ocean; it enjoys more sunshine than the coastal areas where fog tends to linger.
The house includes two double bedrooms, a three-bed children’s room, two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a utility space with a washing machine and dishwasher, and a private garden. It is ideal for families or small groups of up to four adults and three children. Pets and smoking are not allowed on the property.
Room rates include final cleaning, utilities, and service, with a minimum stay of three nights. Because of the quiet neighborhood, guests are asked to observe quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
