The Delight Swakopmund sits on the north side of town at the corner of Nathaniel Maxuilil Street and Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue, opposite the old railway station, which now houses the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. It has 55 rooms arranged around a central courtyard: 44 twin rooms on the first and second floors, and 10 loft-style family rooms where children sleep on a mezzanine above the parents. Every room has an en-suite shower, free WiFi, a fridge, a safe, satellite television and tea and coffee facilities. The main shopping area and a handful of restaurants and bars are a short walk away, and the Mole and the beach are three or four blocks off, so you can leave the car behind. The hotel does not serve dinner, but a buffet breakfast with an omelette stand runs through the morning and is open to the public as well as guests.
Location and getting around
The position is convenient rather than seafront. You walk a few blocks to the Mole and the beach, and most of the town's restaurants, cafes and shops are within easy reach on foot. Tour operators collect guests from central hotels, so you rarely need a car for the Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay and Living Desert outings. If you do drive, secure off-street parking is available, with round-the-clock CCTV and security guards on duty through the night, which gives peace of mind for a hire car.
The rooms and the grounds
The twin rooms face either the courtyard or the road, and you can ask for a car-park-facing room if you want a quieter night. The family rooms are the most distinctive feature, because children get their own mezzanine, though the two bedrooms share a bathroom. Cots and highchairs are available on request, children of all ages are welcome and there are staircases and balconies, so parents of small children should supervise closely and ask for a ground-level room.
The bar and lounge has a woodburner, which is a real comfort on foggy coastal evenings, and drinks are served late. There is a back-up generator, a useful detail in a country where power can occasionally flicker, and same-day laundry is available for a fee. No pool or spa is mentioned for the property, so choose it for its location and practicality.
Who it suits
Families, groups of friends and independent travellers who want a friendly, straightforward base on the coast with space to spread out. It is less suited to those seeking a sea-view room or a luxury spa. Good to know: dinner is not served, so plan to eat out, which is easy given how many restaurants lie nearby.
Breakfast runs from early morning until late in the morning, which suits both early tour departures and slow starts. Book early for Christmas and Easter, when Swakopmund fills with holidaymakers, and confirm bed arrangements for larger families when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓55 rooms around a courtyard
- ✓10 loft-style family rooms
- ✓Breakfast buffet with omelette stand
- ✓Bar and lounge with woodburner
- ✓Secure off-street parking
- ✓CCTV and night security
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Back-up generator
Good questions
Does The Delight serve dinner?+
No. It serves a breakfast buffet, and restaurants near the Mole are a short walk away.
What are the family rooms like?+
There are 10 loft-style rooms where children sleep on a mezzanine above the parents. The two sleeping areas share a bathroom.
Is it close to the beach?+
The Mole and the beach are about three or four blocks away, so you can walk there easily.
