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The Secret Garden Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Colonial guesthouse in Swakopmund with free breakfast

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Courtyard
Dining
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Room | Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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36 Bismarck Street, P.O.Box 2609, Swakopmund
  • Place, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Swakopmund Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, German Evangelical Lutheran Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Swakopmund

The Secret Garden Guesthouse places you next to Alte Kaserne and Woermannhaus. This 3-star guesthouse has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swakopmund Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Marine Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swakopmund Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tug - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Village Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewer & Butcher Swakopmund - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Secret Garden Guesthouse

Colonial guesthouse in Swakopmund with free breakfast
Renovated in 2022, The Secret Garden Guesthouse offers free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for NAD 300 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly guesthouse include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include furnished balconies or patios, private fenced yards, and electric kettles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1903
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NAD 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 300 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NAD 200.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Guesthouse
Secret Garden Guesthouse House Swakopmund
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The Secret Garden Guesthouse Hotel Swakopmund
Secret Garden House Swakopmund
Secret Garden Swakopmund
Secret Garden Guesthouse House
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden Guesthouse Guesthouse
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The Secret Garden Guesthouse Guesthouse Swakopmund

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Swakopmund, just steps from Alte Kaserne and Hohenzollernhaus, and within a short walk of National Marine Aquarium. You'll also find Swakopmund Beach and Swakopmund Lighthouse less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Secret Garden Guesthouse feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Secret Garden Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like proposal/romance packages and private picnics plus some accommodations include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Secret Garden Guesthouse have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Secret Garden Guesthouse offers free buffet breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will The Secret Garden Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Secret Garden Guesthouse.

Does The Secret Garden Guesthouse have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to The Secret Garden Guesthouse is Walvis Bay (WVB), which is about 21.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Secret Garden Guesthouse?

Yes, every accommodation at The Secret Garden Guesthouse comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

The Secret Garden Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in Swakopmund. It is clean and quiet and the staff are great. It's a short walk to the jetty and good places to eat. They have a laundry service and organised my transfer to Walvis Bay airport. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the inner private courtyard, private and secure. Super helpful owner, made many bookings and provided great info. Very comfortable, attentive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Abby, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Clean & Pretty in Good Location, Intrusive Manager

The guest house is very pretty, well maintained and clean in very easy walking distance to everywhere you would need in Swakopmund. Safe parking is also included. The breakfast is good and fresh (7:30am until 9am) but there is no option of requesting anything that isn't out on offer. You eat what is there (breads, jams, fruit and a hot offering of french toast / eggs or similar) Our experience however was negatively impacted by the overbearing management team. We were made to feel quite uncomfortable at times (a nasty comment was made at check in for being from the UK) and when using the wifi in the lounge for 10 minutes, told that we were 'sad' for staying in on the internet all day. One morning we decided to skip breakfast and sleep in a little later, the owner banged on the door at 9:10 to ask where we were?? It felt a little intrusive. More worryingly, we were disturbed by the way management spoke to their staff and how the staff moved when they were close by. The staff were helpful, kind and pleasant - but we felt they were very undermined by the management. It is a shame that their behaviour made us feel this way, the guest house itself is very pleasing and clean so our experience should have been a positive one. As it was, they made us feel quite unwelcome and we actively wanted to leave by the end of our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Pattaya Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Artisan Accommodation Close to Everything

Strategically located close to both downtown with its historical and architectural landmarks and to the beach, Secret garden Guesthouse is truly a home away from home, with impeccable service and cleanliness and state of the art stylish decoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel in the city

We loved our stay here, calm atmosphere, great walkable location, superb staff, and great recommendations from the owners. A little nosey though, and staff asked we not mention to owners when we tipped the staff - a little concerning given the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yong Mean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed reviews

The hotel accommodations were quite lovely. The room was spacious and clean, but the staff were sincerely very difficult. Any question asked was not answered, owner hung up the phone on me when I tried to confirm the reservation, and we were yelled at for leaving our light on one day. This made the stay less pleasant. Other guests echoed these sentiments and we were able to laugh about it. I hesitate to recommend due to the staff/ownership, but it was good value for money and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant; close to the beach

I've stayed here several times, and room 4 was a bit disappointing. The water pressure in the sink was very low, and not great in the shower; the mattresses a bit saggy; the wifi didn't work day one (but was fixed and blazing fast by day two); and there was no kind of table to hold the laptop and books while I worked, so I worked from the bed. In the past they've offered eggs cooked to order at breakfast; this time it was just take a boiled egg (5 or 7 minutes!) from the buffet. I also have concerns that the black staff here seem much more cowed -- i.e., afraid of guests (all white whenever I've been here) and the white owners -- than I observe other places in town. I don't see or know enough to make a judgement, but enough to feel a bit uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Henry, Minneapolis MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbelievable find- beautiful and comfortable

I booked this because it was a practical location at a good price. But once you enter the front door, you see it's a beautifully renovated and decorated 1910's house with a wonderful staff, great bistro, nice owners, comfortable beds, and all spotlessly clean and comfortable. No need to make Africa excuses for any cut corners- this would be beautiful in Germany or France!

8/10 Good

Sven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft mit gutem Frühstück. Die Unterkunft liegt recht zentral und man ist schnell zu Fuß im Zentrum von Swakopmund oder am Jetty. Der kleine Garten ist hübsch angelegt und lädt ein, dort zu frühstücken oder ein Gläschen Wein zu trinken.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Unterkunft mit neuer Gastgeberin.

Tolle Unterkunft mit neuer Gastgeberin. Inge, die Tochter, hat die Unterkunft von Ihren Eltern übernommen und ist eine tolle Gastgeberin. Sehr hilfreich und zuvorkommen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig und sauber. Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Wir kommen auch ein drittes Mal gerne wieder bei unserer nächsten Rundreise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

madeleine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour, heure du petit déjeuner avancé de 10 min pour nous afin de nous permettre de déjeuner avant l'activité que nous devions faire de bonne heure. Bon conseils Juste petit problème de température, il faisait froid et pour des questions de condensation, il ne faut pas fermer la fenêtre de la salle de bain...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

RONAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'accueil a été super, le personnel nous a bien aidé à profiter des nombreuses activités de Swamkupmond (réservation) et a toujours été présent pour nous. Le cadre est agréable et calme, la chambre grande et propre. Bref, nous avons passé un très bon séjour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Donatella, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Gut gelegenes Guesthouse! Stadt ist zu Fuss bequem zu erreichen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Lage bei prima Preis Leistung

Der Secret Garden liegt sehr zentral und hat sichere Stellplätze für das Auto. Es sind alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants bestens zu Fuß zu erreichen. Das deutsche Ehepaar organisiert auf Wunsch alle Ausflüge und hat uns für unseren weiteren Reiseverlauf tolle Tipps mit auf den Weg gegeben.

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Unterkunft in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Centru

Tolle Unterkunft mit super Lage zur Stadt und ans Meer. Die deutschsprachigen Gastgeber sind etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig und verschroben. Aber auch hilfsbereit.

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Volker, Babenhausen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liegt in Zentraler Lage, Strand und Geschäfte per Fuß innerhalb weniger Minuten erreichbar. Besitzerin ist sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Cor, Woudenberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prettige locatie

Je zit gelijk overal dichtbij. Zoals de zee en restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Oliver, Hohenlockstedt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unterkunft in guter Lage

Wir hatten 2 Übernachtungen gebucht. Die Unterkunft liegt nahe dem Atlantik und der fußläufig erreichbaren Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Personal ist freundlich und stets hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war übersichtlich aber völlig ausreichend, im dazugehörigen Bistro gibt es außer Sonntags ne lecker Pizza. Einzig negativ zu bewerten ist die starke Luftfeuchtigkeit in unserem Zimmer. Unsere Sachen waren nach dem Aufenthalt etwas feucht, und durch das Badfenster welches man nicht verschließen soll hat es rein geregnet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017