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Located in the centre of Old Swakopmund, The Secret Garden Guesthouse offers simply decorated rooms overlooking the garden. It features a sun terrace. The Secret Garden has spacious rooms decorated modestly with wooden furniture which creates an vintage style but offering modern amenities. Each room has wooden or tiled floors, a seating area, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have televisions and mini fridges. Swakopmund Museum is only 1 km away from the guest house. There are also many bars and restaurants within walking distance from the property. Walvis Bay Airport is 35 km, and free private parking is available on site The Secret Garden Guesthouse. A car rental service is also provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Swakopmund, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 single beds
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
3 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clara
    Germany Germany
    Everything! The rooms were super cute, the garden was gorgeous, the breakfast was fabulous. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
  • Robyn
    Botswana Botswana
    A lovely little family owned guest house just on the edge of town. It's within walking distance of all shops and sea front. It's ideal for groups or families and they were very helpful. Great breakfast too!
  • Rush
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location, comfortable room, good breakfast (including a packed one the day I left at 6am), pleasant staff and quiet garden.
  • João
    Brazil Brazil
    Nice room, bed and pillows. Delicious breakfast. Awesome staff. All of them are so gently.
  • V
    Vivienne
    Namibia Namibia
    Breakfast was great. Rooms good. Lovely garden and setting. Great location.
  • Neil
    Canada Canada
    breakfast was very good - staff accommodated us for a 7:00 AM start location is very convenient, right downtown
  • Mandy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The place itself is beautiful, really easygoing, staff nice, owner nice, breakfast perfect, rooms really clean and nice bed. Would stay again. Also did laundry, was perfectly clean and fresh.
  • Ernst
    Germany Germany
    Inga is an excellent host in her conveniently located guesthouse in Swakopmund, ready to help along the way and to organize guides for trips etc. Walking (it is safe!) distance to all inner city attractions. Spacious clean room, very good...
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and centrally located Guesthouse. There are many tourist attractions in walking distance. (Eg. Jetty, old-town, lots of restaurants, light house) You can also book activities directly from there. (We did the dunes tour to Sandwich...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely little Gem of a place. We loved it!!!....Cosy, Great Hosts, Beautiful Breakfast. I really do rate this place. Centrally located. A nice warm feel. Inga and Ulga were great hosts. Thank you both!!!

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Company review score: 9.5Based on 657 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

The guesthouse is located in a very quiet, yet central area of Swakopmund, with restaurants, attractions and shops conveniently situated within walking distance. The Atlantic Ocean is only 250metres from the guesthouse; a 5minute walk down to the famous Jetty. The guesthouse offers ten rooms overlooking the beautiful “secret” garden and are all decorated in a minimalist style that blends perfectly with the guesthouse theme and setting. The room are spacious and furnished with wooden furniture and have tiled or wooden floors to create a vintage style infused with modern amenities. Each room has a seating area, coffee & tea station, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, heaters and extra blankets are provided. Some rooms also have DSTV. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet served either in the dining room or in the garden under the palm trees. The breakfast includes fresh-baked bread & brötchen, a variety of cheeses & cold meats, selection of jams, fresh fruit salad, cereals & yoghurt, eggs to

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Secret Garden Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    The Secret Garden Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:30
    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 of any age are welcome.

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about The Secret Garden Guesthouse

    • Guests staying at The Secret Garden Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
    • The Secret Garden Guesthouse is 200 yards from the centre of Swakopmund. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Secret Garden Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
    • The prices at The Secret Garden Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Secret Garden Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
    • Check-in at The Secret Garden Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from The Secret Garden Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.