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Swakopmund, Namibia

The Swakopmund Hotel

This is not our first choice in town due to its size, but it does have a fairly happening casino.  — Mango's view

Probably the most unique feature about Namibia is its space. Incessant deserts stretch for miles to meet the most dramatic sunsets you can imagine. This country, with its strong German influence, has a magnificent coastline speckled with charming little towns rich in history.

One such town is Swakopmund. Built in and around its beautifully restored Old Station Building, dating back to 1901, is the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Center. All rooms are decorated in a Victorian style reminiscent of a bygone era of grace and civility. Room amenities include individual air conditioning, television, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, direct dialing phones, electronic safes, electric razor plugs, fully stocked mini bars, hair dryers and an eight channel TV.

Befitting its Victorian theme, dinner at the Platform One is a slightly ostentatious affair. Here you can choose the à la carte menu or a specialty buffet. Platform One also serves breakfast, lunch and light meals throughout the day. Alternatively, you can opt for the Station Grill restaurant next to the Mermaid Casino. A catch of fresh line fish, shellfish and other seafood is served straight from the Namibian waters. Meals can be served in your room at certain times and there is a 24 hour room service snack menu.

Hotel activities include an outdoor swimming pool, the casino, and the Entertainment Center - cinema, specialty shops and fully equipped gym. Activities in the area include golfing, tennis, horse and camel riding as well as the natural attractions of the desert environment. The hotel is surrounded by curio shops, jewelers, and local tour operators that can organize excursions. The surrounding areas offer dune related activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding, paragliding, skydiving and dolphin cruises.

Includes: Bed & breakfast