3 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund, Namibia
#4 of 23 hotels in Swakopmund
Guests' ChoiceBased on 265 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Theo
South AfricaStairs to the top floor - a bit tough when you are a bit older than the normal visitors.
The meals we had were excellent - breakfast and dinner. The visual presence of the management tells the story. At the buffet - if a plate is half empty the management just give an indication and the plate is attended to. Staff was friendly - all over - reception, dining room, housekeeping. We were there to relax - and we did - and the Hansa Hotel clicked all our boxes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Laura
CanadaOld world charm and service. Excellent restaurant. Staff were very helpful when we got a flat tire, and got us back on the road very quickly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
John
South AfricaNothing - the whole experience was most enjoyable.
Great variety, friendly Waiters, beautiful breakfast room & decor. I appreciated being offered off-street parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Andrew
United StatesNA
Classic German style hotel. Historic furnishings and photos. Restaurant was very good as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ramorapeli
South AfricaThe dinner was not nice
The staff, location and cleaness of the rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Groko
NetherlandsNothing
Location and atmosphere are top
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Dennis
United KingdomNothing
Old fashioned hotel well managed and well trained staffs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Göran
SwedenBreakfast was very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Jill
United KingdomEverything perfect!
A traditional, well-run hotel. We had a suite (the Senator’s Suite) which was huge and made us feel like VIPs! The staff were all fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. We ate in the restaurant every night, the food was excellent. I recommend trying the Hansa coffee! The hotel is in the centre of town, so very convenient. Hansa Hotel was our favourite accommodation whilst in Namibia! We would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Raymond
South AfricaThe history of the hotel and comfort.
Will recommend the Hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Patrick
United StatesThe hotel is understandably a prime stopover for German tour groups. When they are arriving or leaving (or descending on the bar after an excursion), they crush all in their path. At the same time, they do add a certain bustling, festive atmosphere to the locale. I found that by coming to the buffet breakfast (which is very nice) either right when it opened or during the last hour of service allowed me to avoid most of the aggressive hordes. (When busy, it was like the locust scene in "Days of Heaven".) I would also go to the bar early and would always find a seat.
I was spending five months in South Africa working on a book and was in the mood for something different over a long weekend. FlyNamibia/Westair had surprisingly cheap flights from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, and I had heard about a wild little German coastal city easily reachable by van from the airport there. Swakopmund turned out to be even smaller than it looked on Google maps, but the Hansa Hotel was smack dab in the center. It also bills itself as Namibia's oldest hotel, and the place has a fascinating historical vibe. My second-floor room in the main building (it is a sprawling place that takes up a whole block) was comfortable and beautiful . The bar and restaurant were atmospheric. Everything in this quirky, interesting town is a short walk away, including the beach and jetty. Like the Hansa, many of the buildings are architectural/historical gems, and the small museum is informative about the area's tragic colonial past.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing not to like.
This lovely hotel in the heart of Swartkopmund is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff are just so helpful and friendly. The food is out of this world can't find ant fault.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Qvl
AustriaAs always a real pleasure to stay at the Hansa. Have described the house in greater detail on previous occasions.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Petter
NorwayCentral
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Laila
GermanyWe enjoyed our stay. Hotel style stand still in time. Too many german people in the hotel. Like everyone is speaking german
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Harald
NamibiaAs usual, Hansa Hotel is simply excellent. The facility ( spotless), its location, the staff ( friendly and attentive ), attention to detail and breakfast is phantastic. Our stay was too short. Can only recommend and suggest a longer stayover.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Lindsay
NamibiaPerfect location. Breakfast was very good. We were given a complimentary transfer to a wine show and back afterwards. Private off street parking was also provided.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Maris
United KingdomLOcation was very good.
It was good size apartment with living room, kitchen and balcony.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Ingrid
AustraliaGreat location, clean and spacious rooms, lovely breakfast in the dining room and very friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Jean
United KingdomNo lift and steep stairs. More tables needed in garden.
Location and the traditional atmosphere. Food good and rooms excellent. Enclosed garden area for quiet moments. Would definitely stay on next visit.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Karl
South AfricaNothing!
A lovely atmosphere and very attentive and kind staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Margaret
IrelandBreakfast was a treat, old world charm, elegance even a "Gone with the Wind" staircase together with a calm relaxing chilled air was a pleasure to spend time there. I would love to stay at this hotel again...but for longer.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Rowan
NamibiaTelevision bouquet really needs to be upgraded as the selection is poor.
Comfortable, friendly staff, good value. Great breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Garath
United KingdomNothing to report on.
Very conveniently situated great sized apartment and lovely staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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