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Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Swakopmund

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Terrace/patio
Interior detail
2 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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C/O Libertina Amathila and Otavi Street., Swakopmund, Erongo, 9000
  • Place, German Evangelical Lutheran Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dome
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

3 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Deluxe Dune View

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Dune View Family | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Dune View Family

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Swakopmund

In Swakopmund .Within a 5-minute walk of this Swakopmund aparthotel, you'll find German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Hohenzollern Building. OMEG Haus and Hohenzollernhaus are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kristall Galerie - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Marine Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Dome - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tug - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Village Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ankerplatz - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering

3.5-star apartment with kitchen in Swakopmund
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Swakopmund aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NAD 180 for adults and NAD 90 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 22 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2013
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NAD 180 for adults and NAD 90 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering to the airport?

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering is 29.8 mi (37-min drive) away from the Walvis Bay (WVB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering have an airport shuttle?

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 15-minute walk from Swakopmund Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NAD 180 for adults and NAD 90 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering have a pool?

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering does not have a pool.

Does Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering to downtown Swakopmund?

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering is 0.2 mi away from Swakopmund.

Desert Sands Boutique B&B - Self-Catering Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rumina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for three nights and loved it. It’s great location, walkable to everything Swakopmund has to offer. Staff was fantastic and so helpful is booking activities for us as well giving recommendations. The soundproofing in the rooms is not good, we could hear other guest etc. besides that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massador

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fairly pleasant stay

Staff super friendly and helpful. Place conveniently situated and safe. Well equipped. Aircon did not work though. Couldn’t get it fixed in our 2 days of stay, which was a bit of an inconvenience. Housekeeping not quite up to standard. Alternative solutions could’ve been offered as a nice hospitality gesture.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very modern and accessible. Also so spacious and beautiful decorated!!! Loved staying there!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Egbert

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice stay at Desert Sands

I booked the one bedroom apartment, as I thought the studio might be small. Unlikely, as my apartment was massive and I slept on the mezzanine level. The weather wasn't great when I was there, and the mezzanine was much warmer than downstairs regardless of whether the heating was on or not. Apartment was lovely, and clean, with a very well-equipped kitchen. Ladies on reception were delightful and always willing to help. Only negatives I have is that there is no lift (and fairly narrow staircases) and no staff around once reception closes. I was slightly concerned that if I had a problem with my key that I wouldn't be able to access the complex after 8.30/9pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant stay

This was not our first stay at Desert Sands, l am pleased to say that the standard was still the same high quality. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larno, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than excellent!

Better than excellent. Amazing. Exceptional. Great location. Easy to walk everywhere. Service outstanding and lovely apartment. Can’t imagine there’s a better place to stay in Swakopmund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for a family and self caterers....

Good hotel with kitchen,bedroom and living room area...nice breakfast....no pool or outside seating areas...no elevator....outside hallways...nice staff

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swakop Stopover

Nice room. Fairly good location. It's not in the heart of Swakop but the town is small. It took me around 8 minutes (average pace) to walk to the Tug Restaurant (very good and a must-visit). Very friendly and helpful staff. Ample safe parking. Breakfast was excellent. Modern facilities in the room. Wifi very good. It's very handy for getting onto the main road to Walvis bay. The only minor issue was that the walls are a bit thin so I could hear voices next door. Not a big deal but worth a mention. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. The staff and owner are very friendly. Would like to stay there again in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

sarah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odeurs nauséabondes dans les chambres Ménage mal fait Équipements cassés ou non fonctionnels/vétustes Rue ultra bruyante Point positif: le stationnement
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city center and restaurants. Beach is in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Déjà répondu mais endroit parfait et personnel extra.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement parfait pour famille, très bien situé près de tout. Personnel sympathique et serviable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Étape conseillée

TRES satisfait. Excellent accueil, prestations de qualité (dont parking sécurisé et service lingerie rapide), petit-déjeuner buffet copieux et varié... Étape conseillé...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Удобные Аппартаменты, всё новое и чистое. Хорошая планировка с балконом, где расположена спальня. Два санузла. Есть парковка на территории. Не понравилось Обслуживание: персонал не приветливый.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schickes Appartement

Leckeres Frühstück und sehr freundliches Personal . Praktische Lage zum Stadtzentrum
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017