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( 402035;
www.hotelpensionrapmund.com
;
6-8 Bismarck St; s/d N$585/770, luxury r
N$1240)
Overlooking the park promenade, this long-standing hotel pension has light and
airy rooms that are adorned with rich woods and plenty of African and German-inspired
flourishing to create an attractive accommodation spot. The location is on the money and
some rooms have terrific views.
Sophiadale Base Camp $$
( 403264;
www.sophiadale.org
; campsite per person N$90, 2-person rondavel N$500;
d incl breakfast N$660)
Campsites here have large, shady trees and there are even sun-
roofs around the camping ground. Fireplaces and electrical powerpoints are big ticks, and
the amenities block is scrubbed clean on a regular basis. Or if you feel like a roof over
your head, upgrade to a large, solid
rondavel
which is basic, good value and comes with a
braai
area. The camp is 12km east of town, take the turn-off from the road to Windhoek.
CAMPGROUND, CHALETS
Tiger Reef Campsite $
( 081 380 6014; campsite N$200, plus per person N$75)
This campsite sits right on
the sand at the beach front, sheltered from the wind by lovely tamarisk trees. It's conveni-
ent to the city centre.
CAMPGROUND
Prinzessin Rupprecht Residenz $$
( 412540;
www.prinzrupp.com.na
; 15 Anton Lubowski Ave; s/d from N$440/750)
With
24 rooms, you have a good chance of snagging accommodation here if you haven't
booked ahead. Housed in the former colonial military hospital, the hotel appeals to history
buffs looking to catch a glimpse of the Swakopmund of old. The interior has been largely
retained, and you can still stroll along the hospital corridors and try to picture the build-
ing's former life.
HOTEL
Sam's Giardino Hotel $$$
( 403210;
www.giardinonamibia.com
;
89 Anton Lubowski Ave; s/d from N$650/1200;
)
Sam's Giardino Hotel is a touch of luxury in the backstreets emphasising superb
wines, fine cigars and relaxing in the rose garden with a Saint Bernard dog named Orne-
lia. There's a lovely front garden and a lot of common areas including a grotto with stacks
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