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.

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Property highlights

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Swakopmund

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monica
    Namibia Namibia
    We mostly enjoyed the arts , the friendly staff and the different games in our rooms.
  • Xavier
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great place with great vibes, great people - like home, deeply recommend ! Take care of you guys 💓
  • Eddy
    Belgium Belgium
    A most original and alternative accomodation, where we felt comfortable from the first moment. Our chat with Frenus gave it that extra dimension.
  • Rob
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Clean place and abundant breakfast. The owners were extremely helpful. Offered to drop us off at the main square wherever had dinner en next day when I had a flat gyre, they were extremely helpful in getting us on the go with minimum time loss
  • Joseph
    Finland Finland
    Breakfast was fantastic, lots of options. Location of the property was also great. Property feels safe and is kept clean. Host readily available to help.
  • Colin
    Germany Germany
    Awesome place. Creative design and very friendly hosts.
  • Quality
    Namibia Namibia
    Good variety on breakfast. Location is good, staff is superb and ready to host clients 100%
  • Surbhi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sibylle and Frenus were superb hosts and made us feel very welcome from the minute we arrived. We had some great discussions and made a connection. They were very generous hosts with their breakfast (loved that it was self service and we could...
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The guesthouse had a relaxing vibe.
  • Simon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    A great place to stay. Our room was clean and very spacious. The hosts are super friendly and supportive. The breakfast has a excellent variety of products to choose from.

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

9.8
9.8
Host review score
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

Facilities of Alternative Space B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free WiFi 24 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English

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
VisaMastercardCash
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.

FAQs about Alternative Space B & B

  • Alternative Space B & B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Alternative Space B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Alternative Space B & B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • Room options at Alternative Space B & B include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Quadruple
    • Alternative Space B & B is 1.5 miles from the centre of Swakopmund. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Alternative Space B & B is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.