Surrounded by rolling sand dunes and tranquil waters teaming with marine life, Walvis Bay is one of Namibia's top tourist draws. Here you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor sports including sandboarding, sailing, swimming, golf and parasailing, or you can observe Walvis Bay's 200,000 birds and other wildlife. The bay is particularly famous for its high concentration of whales and dolphins. Hotels abound in Walvis Bay, whether you're in town on business or visiting as a tourist.
This small hotel offers eight cozy rooms with unobstructed views of the Walvis Bay lagoon. Here you'll find charming decor, friendly staff and daily breakfast consisting of many local Namibian specialties. All rooms feature balconies, cable TV, minibar, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Single, double and family rooms are available, and all prices include breakfast. Lagoon Lodge's staff can book a number of tours for guests, including seal and dolphin cruises, kayaking with seals and small aircraft flights over the golden dunes that surround the city. Also within easy access are the colonial town of Swakopmund, the Namibian Minerals Museum and the Topnaars desert.
Lagoon Lodge
P.O.Box 3964
Walvis Bay, Namibia
011-264-64-200850
lagoonloge.com.na
Since 1996, Walvis Bay's only three-star hotel has welcomed guests from around the world. Family-owned Langholm Hotel is just a short walk from a golf course, swimming pool and beach, as well as many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. All of Langholm's 13 standard guest rooms feature en suite bathrooms, direct-dial phones, satellite TV, mini fridge, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and comfortable furniture. The hotel also offers a luxury suite, family suite and luxury room. Guests receive a hearty breakfast each morning and you can even request a picnic lunch to take with you when you go sightseeing. The Langholm Hotel also features a relaxed bar and lounge where you can enjoy evening cocktails until 8 pm. Free transport to and from Swakopmund Airport is available upon request.
The Langholm Hotel
24 Second St. W.
Walvis Bay, Namibia
011-264-64-20-9230
langholmhotel.com
With 50 en suite guest rooms, ample conference space, and wireless Internet throughout, this upscale hotel is ideal for business travelers, though leisure travelers will feel right at home too. Protea Hotel Pelican Bay also features a 24-hour coffee shop (Neptune's), same-day laundry service, airport shuttle service, two restaurants (Aquarius and Navigators), and 24-hour reception. Rooms are well appointed and include minibars, in-room safes, tea- and coffee-making facilities, work desks, direct-dial phones, air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, balconies or decks overlooking the water, and shaver outlets. Protea Hotel Pelican Bay also offers a wealth of recreational activities including swimming, squash, horseback riding, waterskiing, rowing, hiking, tennis and golf.
The Esplanade
P.O. Box 713
Walvis Bay, Namibia
011-264-64-214000
proteahotels.com
