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Hotel A La Mer

3.0 star property

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | View from room
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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $124
$106 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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4 Libertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund
  • Place, Swakopmund Jetty
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, National Marine Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Sea Facing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Swakopmund

A stay at Hotel A La Mer places you in the heart of Swakopmund, steps from Swakopmund Jetty and Woermannhaus. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hohenzollernhaus and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Alte Kaserne.

What's nearby

  • Swakopmund Jetty - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marine Memorial - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Marine Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tug - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewer & Butcher Swakopmund - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Cellar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Anton - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel A La Mer

Hotel A La Mer offers 46 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel A La Mer. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 500.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

HOTEL MER Swakopmund
HOTEL MER
MER Swakopmund
HOTEL A LA MER Hotel
HOTEL A LA MER Swakopmund
HOTEL A LA MER Hotel Swakopmund

Hotel A La Mer Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were excellent, and I commend the highly professional and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Haby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great budget-friendly place to stay. It’s conveniently located near many restaurants and cafes within walking distance. As a female traveller, I felt safe. The only downside is the thin walls, which let you hear guests in other rooms and even outside your balcony. Overall, I enjoyed the breakfast and the friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel that is within walking distance of a large number of shops and restaurants! The staff were friendly and welcoming! I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and safe, Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient as close to the ocean and shops - super for tours and self parking - roof top patio to watch sunset with a glass of wine from bar was lovely. Staff very friendly and we felt very safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kritsana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in the heart of Swakopmund, very close to the beach. The rooms are spacious and clean with nice balconies. Even without A/C, the room was plenty cool at night during my New Year stay. The staff are wonderful and very helpful with booking activities. Just a heads-up: your private fridge is located in a shared kitchen area for your section rather than in the room. Breakfast is standard for Namibia. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money and the executive room I upgraded to was well worth it. Friendly and helpful hotel staff and the bar is open til late; so I highly recommend. Splurge on a higher category room as the views are great, offer elevator anccess and they have refrigerators with a small freezer compartment.
The rooftop terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was okay, very close to the water but we preferred other hotels in the area more. Considering the cost, I did not feel the accomodation was worth it relative to other places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Room ok but no Ventilation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop terrace is a fantastic place to watch thr sunset. Just metres from the ocean and an easy walk to resturants and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MRS AMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Martina made us feel so special and helped us beyond duty. She even checked to see if we ca wrap our luggage at Walvis on our way back to SA. The breakfast matron and bar tenders were all very friendly and made us feel super welcome. Martina managed to give us a unit with a partial sea view which we thoroughly enjoyed. The best sunsets we from the rooftop terrace. From there we could see the staggered dunes lacing the town in the East up to the lulling ocean in the West. We were able to walk to the jetty, all restaurants and shops and nearest swimming beach. Definitely booking to stay at La Mer again the next time we visit Swakop.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay

Great location. Great price. The breakfast could use some more meat options. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rong

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

Safe and convenient!

Very safe and convenient hotel, the staffs are friendly. The room is spacious and clean, the laundry service is good and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Awesome time in Swakopmund Namibia

We found our 1st Rm #39 to be extremely cold. We were mived to Rm #11 & with a heater we were much more comfortable. Staff were great!! Had a lovely time in Swakopmund....great town!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyaradzai

The place was clean, the staff was very friendly and they responded quickly to our requests/issues. Clean linen, spacious rooms, working elevator, quiet environment. Same breakfast options throughout our stay - definitely boring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located but some rooms need refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location directly opposite the pier. Extensive breakfast buffet. Kind, professional, friendly staff, (except for one guy whose job included wiping down outside railings and furniture, etc, who repeatedly stared inappropriately every time we were coming and going, and did not ever say hello or smile). The primary negative was having no heat in the room, as the evenings were quite chilly. We had to keep our coats on until we went to bed, which made those hours uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alena

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

Great hotel but some Reno’s in some places.

We were a group of 8 people in 8 rooms. Most rooms were excellent however considering we paid the same price for all rooms, some were of lesser quality and obviously older and not renovated. They also had issues with hot water. The rooms in the « older » section should be less expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paddy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and not updated. No amenities in the room. Generally a disappointed but we basically just slept there and did our activities. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The check-in was nice and the room looked good. The issue was there was no fan or air con and it was very hot in the room, so we had to leave the windows/doors to the balcony open. This resulted in us recieveing mosquito bites all over our faces and arms. Very unpleasant. The rooms at least need fans so you can keep the bugs out. The shower drain was also blocked so you had to turn it off every minute or so to allow it to drain and not overflow. The breakfast was good. Overall the hotel is nice just needs some final thoughts like fans in the place of having windows open or window screens as there are many mosquitos in the area that will come in if the windows are open. Had more bug bites here in one night than our entire camping tour throughout southern Africa!
Verified

8/10 Good

Thilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Einrichtung stylish, Beton und Holz, cool. Gutes Frühstück, sehr aufmerksames Personal, gute Lage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026