Strand Hotel Swakopmund

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Erich

Very nice room, splendid view to the sea, good service from everybody, 3 restaurants to choose from with good food. Unfortunately, the hotel is blocking all VPNs and even the iCloud, so the iPhone and iPad cannot synchronize. Why would a hotel feel it necessary to block iCloud and VPNs? To spy on guests…???

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Adegbe

The hotel was so calm and relaxing. The staff was very pleasant. Ruby stood out for us with her kindness and willingness to help.

The spa was like stepping into a calming bubble.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Stefanie

We booked the junior suite at the Strand Hotel at the last minute through Expedia after we decided to travel to the Skeleton Coast on a whim. Don’t miss this hotel! It was worth every penny. The accommodation and service are 5 star! The breakfast selection is not to be beat. There are many dining options on and off property. The concierge recommended a guided tour of Sandwich Harbour, booked the tour for us and set up transportation. It was phenomenal! The massage at the spa was fantastic. The room with a balcony view of the ocean was stunning. No detail is missed at The Strand Hotel. I highly recommend it!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Brad

On our 2 dining experiences the noise level by the drunken patrons from East Asia was unbearable. It ruined our ability to have a quiet dinners where we could have meaningful conversations. I would not eat there again. See rating for staff and service. The rating was heavily influenced by the loud patrons.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Ginger

Love the hotel and the city! Only complaint is all of the aggressive street peddlers that approach as soon as you step off of the property. The hotel needs to do something about this. I was interested in browsing the craft market during our 4 night stay, but the peddlers made us steer clear of the area.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Charidy

The hotel charged me an addition $200

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Jill

The hotel was spectacular. I was hesitant about the price, as we are generally low-key travelers that enjoy the basics in life. However, the food, service, and property conditions made everything easy, enjoyable, and convenient. The treat of the accommodation was worth every penny. We stayed four nights after trekking through Namibia.
Parking availability is a big factor that we chose this property, which did not disappoint. The restaurants were excellent, the breakfast provided every possible food option, and hot water was available continuously (no staggering showers for the family). Catering to comforts of an international clientele was definitely well thought out.
From our room, we could see the daily visits from dolphins in the lagoon, which was an unexpected treat! The water was freezing, but our daughter still enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach in winter! Overall, an upscale, safe, and convenient location for all of our travels in the area.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2025

Robert

TV and lights turned on and off at the same time every night waking us up. We spoke with management and asked to change rooms and they said they would have someone go and fix the problem but they never did. It was off-season and the hotel seemed like it had plenty of vacant rooms. Bottom line, 3 nights in a row with little sleep. Do not recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Jeff

Probably the friendliest staff I’ve had at a hotel.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2024

Edward

Some of the bathroom fittings need to be repaired, otherwise beautiful room, professional and friendly hotel staff and great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2024

Maxie

Very nice hotel overall. The rooms we had were a bit worn but still quite nice. The public areas were also very nice and in good repair. But where The Strand shined is the staff. Everyone from drive-up to drive away was so very nice. A special shout out to Zena, Thank You for everything. Overall we had a delightful stay and will stay again when we are back in Swakopmund.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Christina

Great people, from the doorman to the front desk to the restaurant staff to the room staff. Great beach views and very calm vibe.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Grace

Great place

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Bruce and Jody

Good location

Lovely spacious suite, the restaurant and bar staff were very good, however some reception and service staff let overall service down as we made a few requests like ice in our room which never arrived, bar fridge was not replenished once in 3 days, food in all the hotel restaurants was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Shane

No hesitation in staying there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Elizabeth

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Tsitsi

I loved the sea facing room which was immaculate, well decorated and so very comfortable. The hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food (both breakfast and dinner) was excellent!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2023

Jessica

Best hotel in Swakopmund by far. The hotel has multiple delicious restaurants attached to the hotel and within walking distance. Great staff!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2022

Hussein

Hotel is under construction and there was no elevators, which wasn't disclosed until we arrived.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

rec

wonderful views

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2021

Markus

Great hotel

Nice modern hotel, plenty of space in the room and at a wonderful spot right at the beach. Friendly staff. Everything was great except two (minor things). I had hair in the shower and the sink from the guest before me and the service in main Restaurant was once very unattentive. After 25min of no service I left (there were only 3 tables occupied).

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2021

CBN

All good

All was good I have no complaints at all. Would recommend this hotel with no regrets.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

SHEONG M

Nice and looking forward to see again

It was lovely stay at the hotel for our anniversary

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2020

Ian

This property is very attractive and beautifully designed. It is also quiet and comfortable.Unfortunately the cleaning staff could use a tutorial.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2019

Ab

Disappointed

I never got what i booked for and they keep on lying. I booked 2 luxury family rooms not standard ros

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2019

Debushka

A lovely hotel located right on the water. Beautiful, large rooms, great restaurants and within walking distance to the main street and beach. My only comment is that I wish the onsite restaurants did not use so much so single-use plastic unnecessarily. Ie. Butter, water and draws.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful location, staff. In town, was liking distance to everything. Very safe area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Location and very comfortable bed. The restaurant services need improving, and the breakfast area needs to look cleaner. I sat at a table for breakfast and then realized that there was food under my feet and had to change my table. However, when I pointed that out to the staff, no one made an attempt to clean the floor.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

JHW

Beautiful clean hotel with friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The location is fantastic. The service is fantastic.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Paal

This is an excellent place to stay. Spacey and comfortable, served by kind, service minded people.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were very helpful and polite
Breakfast is superb! Choices are abundant!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2019

Verified traveler

Like: location, staff.
Dislike: annoying noise of the air conditioning system coming from the roof

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, comfy beds, modern... on the beach, great breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2018

Dianne

Excellent place to stay in Swakopmond

A lovely hotel. Comfortable, modern rooms. Everywhere in the hotel was immaculate. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. The restaurants were very good. Lots more to do in Swakopmond than we anticipated and we had a great time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2018

Rishi

A trip to remember

Great trip. Would love to come back again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2018

William

Rooms were too much too small

We arrived from South Africa with the normal complement of 2 large suitcases and 2 smaller suitcases and the really was insufficient room. We had ordered a deluxe room and expected more.

Initially we found the reception staff and one in particular rather offhand but a lady member of that staff in particular went to a great deal of effort to arrange a trip to Sandwich Bay and that was very much appreciated.

We felt the reception staff must be overworked as they seemed unable to ever answer the telephone when we called from our room without either a lengthy delay or no answer at all. It was usually quicker to call room service and for them to find someone but it was not room service we required

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Business Trip

Made a booking for a client, she was very satisfied and overall a 5 star experience.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

DK_8

The Strand Hotel is well situated in Swakopmund. It was easy to walk to nearby coffee shops and restaurants, as well as a grocery store. This is also a beach right outside for those who wish to spend a few hours relaxing by the ocean.

The hotel staff were friendly and facilitated an early check in, which was greatly appreciated.

The restaurants at the hotel had friendly wait staff and the food was good (nothing to rave about, but nothing to complain about). However, the service was often slow especially when it came time to settle the bill.

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Noise all night then no hot water

Horrible stay at a very well located hotel.Meals were awful, expensive and tasteless. Cold too. Room was at the back despite having very few guests.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2018

Derek George

Awesome

Amazing and relaxing. The hotel is clean and staff very helpfull

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Rob

Weekend break in Swakopmund

Great hotel and facilities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but

No pool.
No services to add guest on the beach I.e. umbrella & beach towels.
Breakfast time open to public causing guest to contest for seating
No in room service from Resturant’s linked to the hotel only 1 while there is 3/4 on premises.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2017

Ryan

Wonderful sanctuary

Felt very clean, modern and safe; had an amazing view of the ocean and close to great restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great place to stay in Swakopmund

Great location and facilities

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2017

Charl

Great Hotel, what a view!!!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2017

Russell

Really great - staff are efficient and friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2017

Claudia

Strand Hotel Excellence

The check-in took more than an hour, and the a smaller room than actually booked was allocated. The room, however met our expectations in all other regards. Of special mentioning is the superb shower. The breakfast was unbelievable and worth returning for. All staff was friendly and made us feel at home. The hotel is located in the best position with easy access to good dining and coffee shops. Swakop is a clean town with friendly people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2017

Noelene

Great stay!

Clean and comfortable room with a great view. Spa good. Food at Butcher and Brewer fantastic. Definite return visitors...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2017

Shaun

Paradise

Great setting, comfortable, all necessary facilities for a comfortable stay

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2017

Nico

Great Hotel; Would Visit Again; Highly Recommended

Great Stay. Lovely setting close to the sea. Attention to detail. Great restaurants at the property. Would love to go back

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2017

Jason

Beautiful and wonderful!

What an amazing place! The room and service was impeccable. Will definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2016

Clive

Well managed, new hotel, good decor.

Ocean Cellar Restaurant which is part of the hotel is excellent, very good fish and wines.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2016

Pamela

Luxury at its best

The Strand Hotel and staff can be proud of what they have achieved. Customer Service is excellent , friendly, what a pleasure although we only had a 2 day stay we felt energised, relaxed thanks to your amazing spa and professionalism. Brilliant when businesses get it right and you got it right due to your wonderful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2016

David

Great hotel

Fantastic hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. The spa is really good too and the restaurants all amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2016

Lynn

Beautiful location

It was very nice to be greeted with a warm washcloth and a cold drink when we arrived.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2016

wendy uk

Good hotel,good location but hot room

Lovely hotel but let down by staff. We were tired and hot and just wanted to get to our room but check in was complicated and tedious. Our room was no comfort at nearly 30 degrees. The a/c could not cope and should have been turned on before our arrival. Even worse, we had specified two beds but got one and when we left the room in order for them to rectify the situation they turned the a/c off again. We had a sweltering night. Apart from that the hotel was ok. Good car park, two good relatively inexpensive restaurants, good location easy to find

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2016

Mona

Fantastic service, great location, beautiful hotel

Fantastic 5 night stay! The staff is wonderful especially Michelle, the activities planner and all around go-to person and Neville our sweet singing waiter.
Location can't be beat and hotel is gorgeous!
Hint- Do book early for dinner if you want to eat in one of the three delicious restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2015

Khathu Mashau

Restful Vacation

This was a perfect getaway for my family after a busy year

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2015

Hannah

More of a business hotel

Booked this hotel well before it was open for our honeymoon but this is more of a business hotel. It's beautifully designed but not the place to be to relax for a couple of days. Whilst there is a great spa and plenty of restaurants and bars to pick from, the one thing that is lacking is a swimming pool! Apparently lots of guests have said the same. We asked for towels to use the adjacent beach (as it turns out the private beach area is seating associated with one of the cafes) - we were told we should have brought our own! This is a four star hotel on a beach - so were totally surprised. Dissapointed with our suite too which although it did have a beach and sea view we mostly saw car park. We did get moved but after a lot of hassle and then the room was lacking things it was meant to have (like seats for the supposed sit on balcony). Suites felt cramped with all the furniture in there and superfluous cushions everywhere. Location is good for the beach - but bring your own towels!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Ulf

Havsutsikt

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Michael

Værelset var rent og fint!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2025

F

Paying a top price for a suite and finding out they charge extra for a checkout at 12? Not what we are expecting.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Christian

Besser als gedacht!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Minwei

Ok accomodation for in the city.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Marco

Sehr gutes Hotel in Swakopmund

Sehr schönes Hotel an schöner Lage am Meer.
Freundlich, sauber, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und praktisch.
Gutes Frühstücksbuffet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2023

cortina

Super Interieurs und äusserst nettes Personal!
Das selbstgebraute Bier hat meinem Mann besonders gut geschmeckt!

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2023

Martin

Wir hatten ein Zimmer im 1. Stock, ohne Balkon. Darunter befand sich ein Imbissstand und der Essensgeruch kam natürlich bei geöffnetem Fenster ins Zimmer. Wir beschwerten uns daraufhin und man bot uns ein besseres Zimmer an. Sofort sehr zuvorkommender Service.I

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

OLIVIER

Excellent hotel well located

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Jürgen

Beste Wahl in Swakopmund, hervorragender Service, wertschätzende Mitarbeiter, wunderbare Restaurants. Wären doch nur alle Hotels so ...

Best choice in Swakopmund, excellent service, appreciative employees, wonderful restaurants. If only all hotels were like this...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Tolles Personal, das einem jeden Wunsch erfüllt

Tolle Lage direkt am Meer, super freundliches Personal, das einem bei jedem Problem geholfen hat, leckeres Essen mit großer Auswahl in verschiedenen Restaurants.
Die Zimmer waren sehr schön und sauber, wenn auch zu dritt recht klein, aber für uns ausreichend.
Insgesamt haben wir eine wunderbare und erholsame Zeit in Swakopmund verbracht.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Yoko

治安が良く、周りを歩ける。目の前に海があり、そこまで行き、綺麗な朝日/夕日が見れる。
スタッフ全員が親切で、丁寧に対応してくれた。
レストランが周りにいくつかあり、全ての店が美味しい。
また行きたい！

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2022

Stephan

Sehr schönes Hotel mit einem wunderbaren Blick auf das Meer und den Sonnenuntergang

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Josef

FreundlichesPersonal, Sauberkeit!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2021

Andre

Neues Hotel mit Kinken

Das Hotel ist sehr neu und schön. Wenn man im Hotel ist, weiß man gar nicht, dass man in Afrika ist (leider). Es ist wie ein Hotel in Norddeutschland an der Küste.
Das Personal kümmert sich gerne auch mal um sich selbst, die Klimaanlage wurde in 3 Tagen nicht repariert, die Badewanne in unserer Suite konnte nur mit Heißwasser befüllt werden (Kaltwasser funktionierte für die Badewanne nicht). Der Ausblick ist herrlich, wenn man Meerblick bucht. Das Zimmer ist allerdings wichtig: man kann Pech haben und Blick über dem vielbenutzten Parkplatz haben. Ansonsten sind die anderen Zimmer ruhiger, bis früh morgens, wenn die deutschen Rentner ihre Schwimmrunden im Wasser vor dem Hotel ableisten und dabei lautstark von Ihrer langen Nacht oder Ihren Gebrechen reden... Fazit: wer einen tiefen Schlaf hat, die ein oder andere Sache trotz Vollbezahlung akzeptiert, kann im Strand Hotel einen netten Aufenthalt haben...

Partner