The Hansa Hotel is in the centre of Swakopmund and, in its own words, is Namibia's finest and oldest hotel, with a building dating from 1905 and a place in the town's architectural heritage. It offers 49 twin and double standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms and high-speed internet, five individually decorated family units for two adults and two children, and suites with a lounge area and air conditioning. Breakfast is served daily in the Main Dining Room as an optional add-on, lunch is at Bojo's Cafe in the historic part of the hotel with indoor and outdoor seating, and dinner is an a la carte menu in the Equestrian Room. A private bar with a fireplace offers wine and other drinks.
Location and getting around: the central position is the selling point. Cafes, shops, the museum, the Kristall Galerie and the seafront are all close on foot, and tour operators for dune and coast excursions usually pick up from central hotels. You can walk to dinner, then back to a quiet room, which is part of the charm of a compact coastal town.
The rooms: standard rooms are straightforward and comfortable, which suits travellers who spend their days on tour and want a clean, well-located base. Family rooms are individually decorated and sleep up to two adults and two children, while suites add a lounge area and air conditioning for a more spacious stay. Because the building is historic, rooms differ in size and layout, so mention preferences, such as a quiet room away from the street, when you book.
Good to know: breakfast is an optional extra for standard and family rooms, so check your rate. The hotel site does not mention a pool or parking, so ask the hotel directly if you are arriving with a hire car. The coast can be cool and foggy, and the fireplace bar is a welcome retreat in the evening. Who it suits: couples, families and independent travellers who like character and a central position more than resort facilities. Travellers wanting a seafront room and a spa may prefer the Strand Hotel. Book ahead in school holidays and over Christmas, when the town fills with holidaymakers.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic 1905 building
- ✓Central Swakopmund location
- ✓49 standard rooms
- ✓Family rooms and suites
- ✓Bojos Cafe for lunch
- ✓Equestrian Room dinner menu
- ✓Private bar with fireplace
- ✓High-speed internet
Good questions
How old is the Hansa Hotel?+
The building dates from 1905, and the hotel calls itself Namibia's finest and oldest hotel.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is served daily in the Main Dining Room, but it is an optional add-on for standard and family rooms, so check your rate.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, five individually decorated family units sleep up to two adults and two children.
