Alternative Space B & B is set a 5-minute drive from the centre of Swakopmund. This arty and alternative bed and breakfast offers unique accommodation. Each room at Alternative Space is individually decorated with art pieces, portraits and photography. The rooms have a bathroom and linen and towels as well as a hair dryer are provided. To respect guest's privacy, rooms are not being entered during their stay. A basic, self-help breakfast is available in the mornings and restaurants and cafes are within 5 minutes' drive. There is a communal lounge, a library and a kitchen area. Sculptures, expressionist and unusual art pieces can be found around the property and in the garden. Free WiFi is provided in common areas and private parking is available on site. Kristall Galerie and Hohenzollernhaus are both within 5 minutes' drive and the National Marine Aquarium is 3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Swakopmund
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  • Quality
    Namibia Namibia
    Good variety on breakfast. Location is good, staff is superb and ready to host clients 100%
  • Surbhi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sibylle and Frenus were superb hosts and made us feel very welcome from the minute we arrived. We had some great discussions and made a connection. They were very generous hosts with their breakfast (loved that it was self service and we could...
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The guesthouse had a relaxing vibe.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sibylle Rorich

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Sibylle Rorich
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the SADEC countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room at the Alternative Space B & B. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!! Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitabl
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the SADEC countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room at the Alternative Space B & B. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!!
Please note that our place is not suitable for people which are miserable and find pictures of nudity and mixed race relationship offensive. Also note that our breakfast is on a self serve basic. Please be aware that we respect people’s privacy by not entering their rooms during their entire stay. In other words: We will not making your bed . Please be aware of this. Our place might also not be very suitable for people of the sadec countries because we do not provide room service, a refrigerator in the room, air condition and a swimming pool. Please think twice before booking a room with us. We are very proud of the fact that our place has been termed Primitive. Please note that only Hippies and friends are welcome in our place!!!!
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Alternative Space B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 24 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

Alternative Space B & B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NAD 400 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Alternative Space B & B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that nude art and photography is being displayed inside the rooms, in and around the property which might be offensive to sensitive viewers.

Please note that there is no room and cleaning service.

Please inform Alternative Space B & B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Alternative Space B & B

  • The prices at Alternative Space B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Alternative Space B & B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Alternative Space B & B is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Alternative Space B & B include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Alternative Space B & B is 1.5 miles from the centre of Swakopmund. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.