Hansa Hotel was established in 1905 and is the oldest hotel in Namibia. Its classic atmosphere remains as guests are welcomed by a marble reception area, spiral staircase and beautifully decorated large rooms. Indulge in a piece of history while being close to the bustle of the town, the activity of the coast and expeditions on the infamous sand dunes.
Awarded: Bronze
LOCATION
Hansa Hotel is located in central Swakopmund and sits just a short stroll away from the restaurants, cafés, bars, craft markets and shops of the town. It’s perfectly located for all the water-based activities of the coastline as well as the adrenalin activities of the sand dunes. With an abundance of local tour operators, private charters and safari offices, guests will never be stuck for something to do.
ROOMS
There are 49 rooms at Hansa Hotel, each furnished beautifully and individually decorated. Interiors are spacious and bright, containing double or twin beds, writing desks, a separate lounge area and en-suite bathrooms. Feet are kept warm with underfloor heating throughout the space and rooms at the back of the hotel boast balconies overlooking the gardens.
COMMUNAL AREAS
Enter the reception area to a mixture of marble and dark wooden furnishings with an impressive spiral staircase at its centre. Head through to the lounge where leather sofas await and to a further resident’s lounge with a cosy fireplace, wooden walls and a selection of books to enjoy. The elegant dining room, named Equestrian Room, is where all meals are served but guests can also dine on the terrace in a less formal manner with views across the gardens.
Activities
Stroll into town to indulge in Swakopmund’s cafés, restaurants, shops and bars. Take sightseeing tours through the town to see its most famous attractions such as the town prison and library with its impressive tower. Visit the Swakopmund Museum and National Marine Aquarium or head out to traverse the Namib Desert dunes. Quad-bike, sandboard and skydive in the deserts incredible landscape. Guests can also head to the coast for swimming, beach walks, fishing and coastal cruises.
Bed & Breakfast
When to go
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- Poor
WET SEASON
This is the peak of the wet season, yet days with rainfall are still very rare indeed.
Great birding with migratory species present.
Less foggy conditions.
Temperatures are pleasant, averaging 25°C/77°F midday, but can occasionally rise well above this. Night time lows average a comfortable 17°C/63°F.
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
WET SEASON
This is the peak of the wet season, yet days with rainfall are still very rare indeed.
Great birding with migratory species present.
Less foggy conditions.
Temperatures are pleasant, averaging 25°C/77°F midday, but can occasionally rise well above this. Night time lows average a comfortable 17°C/63°F.
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
WET SEASON
This is the peak of the wet season, yet days with rainfall are still very rare indeed.
Great birding with migratory species present.
Less foggy conditions.
Temperatures are pleasant, averaging 25°C/77°F midday, but can occasionally rise well above this. Night time lows average a comfortable 17°C/63°F.
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
WET SEASON
This is the peak of the wet season, yet days with rainfall are still very rare indeed.
Great birding with migratory species present.
Less foggy conditions.
Temperatures are pleasant, averaging 25°C/77°F midday, but can occasionally rise well above this. Night time lows average a comfortable 17°C/63°F.
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
DRY SEASON
Mornings tend to be foggy, occasionally this fog will not lift fully all day.
The coolest time of the year midday temperatures averaging around 22°C/72°F, while night temperatures average a low of 11°C/52°F making warm clothes essential for those early morning activities!
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
WET SEASON
This is the peak of the wet season, yet days with rainfall are still very rare indeed.
Great birding with migratory species present.
Less foggy conditions.
Temperatures are pleasant, averaging 25°C/77°F midday, but can occasionally rise well above this. Night time lows average a comfortable 17°C/63°F.
Swakopmound and Walvis Bay have a desert climate, with just the very occasional rain shower during the Namibian wet season, which runs from October through to April. The rest of the year rainfall is very unlikely. It’s location between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the hot interior does however give rise to some very foggy conditions, especially through the winter/ dry season months. This is a part of Namibia which is great all year round, though we personally prefer the summer months for the warmer and less foggy conditions.
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