Alternative Space B & B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Property highlights

About this property

Alternative Space B & B is set a 5-minute drive from the centre of Swakopmund. This arty and alternative bed and breakfast offers unique accommodation. Each room at Alternative Space is individually decorated with art pieces, portraits and photography. The rooms have a bathroom and linen and towels as well as a hair dryer are provided. To respect guest's privacy, rooms are not being entered during their stay. A basic, self-help breakfast is available in the mornings and restaurants and cafes are within 5 minutes' drive. There is a communal lounge, a library and a kitchen area. Sculptures, expressionist and unusual art pieces can be found around the property and in the garden. Free WiFi is provided in common areas and private parking is available on site. Kristall Galerie and Hohenzollernhaus are both within 5 minutes' drive and the National Marine Aquarium is 3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jacques
Belgium Belgium
“I truly enjoy this very special house and the very warm welcome. The hosts are very nice and make you feel at home and go out of their way to make the stay as perfect as possible. They are very knowledgeable about the area, the country and the...”
Elena
Canada Canada
“The place is outstanding. Unique architecture and design. It's a luxury B&B. The hosts are so kind, interesting, and amazing people. I will come back again. Thank you.”
Alex
Denmark Denmark
“A brilliant, comfortable place with very helpful hosts, who can point nice places in town for you and help to book any excursions you may be interested in. The self-service breakfast is amazing!”
Sharifa
Namibia Namibia
“Beautifully put together with a unique charm. I absolutely loved the fire oven, it added such a cozy touch. The complimentary wine and chocolates were a thoughtful surprise, and I really appreciated the access to the kitchen in case you need to...”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We have visited before and were looking forward to our stay. The welcome was hearty as were the included breakfasts which set us up for each day. It was helpful knowing our vehicles were secure in the rear compound, and we were pleased that...”
Gabriela
Switzerland Switzerland
“I liked everything about the accomodation. The architecture, the friendly hosts Sibylle and Frenus and the location. It‘s in a quiet neighborhood close to the dunes and a bit further from town center and beaches. The room was clean and welcoming....”
Sebastian
Zambia Zambia
“Very friendly couple who run the place - they made you feel at ease in the space and were very accommodating. The rooms were beautiful and furnished very well (the entire space was eclectic, but cosey and did not feel out of place). The breakfast...”
Veii
Namibia Namibia
“Definitely liked the art pieces on the walls. The room ad a lovely romantic feel to it so it was perfect.”
Dmitriy
Russia Russia
“Space is great. Its very interesting and beautiful place where you feel good. There are a lot of paintings and interersting items. Breakfast is very delitious. You can take fruits when you want. Also big respect for Cristmas dinner, it was very...”
Monica
Namibia Namibia
“We mostly enjoyed the arts , the friendly staff and the different games in our rooms.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sibylle Rorich

9.5
Host review score
Sibylle Rorich
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the SADEC countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room at the Alternative Space B & B. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!! Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitabl
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the SADEC countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room at the Alternative Space B & B. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!!
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the sadec countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room with us. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!!
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Alternative Space B & B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NAD 400 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that nude art and photography is being displayed inside the rooms, in and around the property which might be offensive to sensitive viewers.

Please note that there is no room and cleaning service.

Please inform Alternative Space B & B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.