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Rumour's Grill
is a great place to drop into for either a cold beer at the end of a
long drive or a strong nightcap on the way up to bed.
HOTEL
Bay View Hotel $$
( 202288;
www.luderitzhotels.com
; Diaz St; s/d incl breakfast N$500/900; )
This historic complex, owned by the Lüderitz family, is one of the most established hotels
in town. Airy rooms surround a courtyard and a swimming pool, and there's also an on-
site bar and restaurant. The sun-blasted, blockhouse rooms are better value without break-
fast (N$100 less).
Lüderitz Nest Hotel $$$
( 204000;
www.nesthotel.com
; 820 Diaz St; s/d N$930/1500; )
Lüderitz's oldest
upmarket hotel occupies a jutting peninsula in the southwest corner of town complete with
its own private beach. Each room is stylishly appointed with modern furnishings and faces
out towards the sea. Amenities include a pool, sauna, kids' playground, car hire, terraced
bar and a collection of gourmet restaurants. This hotel is what you would expect - decent
service, clean and good facilities. It's overpriced but its drawcard is the magnificent water
views from the rooms.
HOTEL
BACKPACKERS
Lüderitz Backpackers $
( 174513, 202000;
www.namibweb.com/backpackers.htm
; 7 Schinz St; campsite
N$70, dm/d/f N$100/ 250/380)
Housed in a historic colonial mansion, this is the only true
backpackers spot in town, with rudimentary accommodation. The vibe is congenial and
low-key and the friendly management is helpful in sorting out your onward travels. And
of course, the usual backpacker amenities are on offer here, including a communal kit-
chen, braai pit, TV lounge and laundry facilities. Prices may increase when it's busy.
HOTEL
Protea Sea-View Hotel Zum Sperrgebiet $$$
( 203411;
www.seaview-luederitz.com
; cnr Woermann & Göring Sts; s/d from N$670/
1060; )
In a town defined by its colonial heritage, the Protea bucks the trend with
a modern offering of polished steel and sparkling glass. There are only 22 sun-blessed
rooms here, each accented by a sweeping terrace facing out towards the sea.
