Self-catering - Swakopmund/Atlantic Coast - Lodges

Namibia

Each of Sandcastle's flats has its private entrance, individual alarm system, tile flooring, bedrooms with king size double or twin bed, en-suite bathroom (with hairdryer), lounge with flat screen TV set, dining area, a built-in kitchenette fully equipped for self-catering guests (however breakfast can be arranged with advanced notice, as well as laundry). Equipment include microwave, electric hob and cooker head, cordless kettle, coffee machine, toaster, cutlery/crockery, refrigerator or fridge/freezer. Each flat has bedding/towels. Garden has a separate area for barbecue. The whole Sandcastle building is manned by security service during the night.

Sandcastle Apartments consists of:

The Zebra apartment: 2 adults/1 child. One bedroom with movable twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, hairdryer, Namibian & German wall sockets, fitted safe, dining place. On request: extra bed in the lounge for one smaller child traveling with parents. Separate light lounge (large window with a sliding door leading to the garden) with "private" Patio in front of the Zebra.

The Lion apartment: used as Honeymoon apartment, individually built furnished apartment for two adults and children from the age of 17 years. One bedroom with king size bed, spacious and individually designed en-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower, toilet, basin. Room safe, Namibian/German wall sockets. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom has round arches to enter the room instead of door.

The Elephant apartment: 2 adults/1 or 2 children. Bedroom with king size double bed, en-suite bathroom/walk-in shower, toilet, basin. Namibian/German wall sockets, hairdryer. On request: extra bed in the lounge for one/two smaller children traveling with parents. Fully equipped kitchenette, separate dining area. Light lounge with windows (one large window with a sliding door leading to the garden) with "private" Patio in front of the Elephant.

The Atlantic apartment: located on the first floor, accommodates up to 6 persons (families or groups). 3 bedrooms each with movable twin beds. 2 en-suite bathrooms with showers, toilet, basin. Fitted safe, hairdryer, Namibian/German wall sockets. Separate lounge, fully equipped kitchenette. Spacious separate dining area.

Weaver's Nest double room: individual entrance, movable twin beds, linen, towels, wardrobe, table, chairs, fridge, room safe, tea/coffee station. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, toilet, basin, plug.

Directions to Sandcastle:

Coming from Windhoek with B2 main road

Sam Nujoma Av - 1.Traffic light (Shoprite supermarket) right into Moses/Garoeb Street - 6.street (passing CTM and Swakopmund Prison) left into Tobias Hainyeko Street - 1.Traffic light right into Welwitschia Street - 3.street (opposite to the sports field) left in Woker Street - 2.Building on the left hand side is SANDCASTLE

Coming from Walvis Bay with B2 main road

B2 straight ahead until Sam Nujoma Avenue and turn right - 6.street (Shoprite supermarket) turn left into Moses/Garoeb Street - 6.street (passing CTM and Swakopmund Prison) left in Tobias Hainyeko Street - 1.Traffic light right into Welwitschia Street - 3.street (opposite to the sports field) left into Woker Street - 2.Building on the left hand side is SANDCASTLE

Coming from Henties Bay

From Henties Bay Road turn right into Vrede Rede Avenue - 1.street left (Shell fuel station) into Welwitschia Street - 4.street (not the third ! ) right into Woker Street - 2.Building on the left is SANDCASTLE

GPS Coordinates

22° 39'47''S 14° 31'44''E // Lat:-22.663107 Long: 14.528861

Sandcastle Apartments is located in Swakopmund's quiet residential area ensuring good night's rest for its guests, an ideal accommodation for experienced traveller, tourist or businessman.

To inquire on BAR (best available rates), availability and conditions please fill in the enquiry form or e-mail.

Enquiry form

Facilites

Number of rooms: 4 apartments, 1 room

Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 10:00

Hotel facilities

Airport shuttle
Internet Facilities/Wi-Fi
Non-smoking Rooms
Reservations service
Safe Parking

Room facilities

Coffee/Tea Station
En-suite Rooms
Fridge
Hairdryer
Room Safe
Self-catering rooms
TV

Other

Laundry

Activities

: Quad bike tours Atlantic Coast

Quad bike tours explore the area of sand dunes around Swakopmund and Walvis Bay at the Atlantic Coast of Namibia. Duration of the tours varies from half an hour to several hours. Overnight desert tours can be arranged. Examples: 20 km desert tour, +-1 hour, 38-55 km desert tour, +-2 hours: pick-up times: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00. The most popular tour - the real adventure and for the ride of your life. Ride the wildest dunes, roller-coasters and spirals of the coastal Namib. Excellent photographic opportunities and adrenaline guaranteed. Or explorer tour: +- 2.5 hours, departures: mornings only. Quad bike tour through the desert to explore the different plant and animal life of the Namib Desert. Make a lot of stops on the way - while guide will show and inform about the creatures of the desert. Much slower quad tour for pure enjoyment. Contact for reservations & detailed information: enquiry form orbelow form or e-mail.
: Living Desert Tour

Half day Living Desert Tour, running from mornng till 12:30 - 13:00, includes transfers, guided dune walk & refreshments. This unique desert tour concentrates on exploring the local dune belt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund at the Namibian Atlantic coast of Namibia. You can explore the Namib Desert and discover its many wonders. Plenty of time is available for frequent stops to take photos of the dunes and the surrounding environment. Namib, which means vast and empty, leaves images of total desolation to the onlooker. This is true to a certain degree, but the contrary, the life giving fog supports a wealth of fauna and flora. Your guide will stop continuously to look for tracks (known locally as reading the bushman paper), to determine which animals were active the night before and wherever possible will try to catch some of them to show you. Great care is taken in sharing knowledge with you on each desert animal, including emphasis on special adaptations and perfect design used for survival in the desert. Time and care is taken to ensure each animal is returned safely to its home. Come explore this wealth of life with us. Sidewinder Snakes, White Lady Spiders, Namaqua Chameleons, Dancing Lizards and much more can be seen. Excellent photographic opportunity for nature lovers. Contact for reservations & detailed information: enquiry form or e-mail.
: Dolphin cruise

Morning dolphin cruise is a very popular activity with local and foreign tourists as well as incentive/conference groups visiting Atlantic coast of Namibia - it explores an area that the average visitor doesn't have access to. The entire cruise is done with ski boats in Walvis Bay protected lagoon area, where the water is calm and abundant with bird life. Boats depart fr om Walvis Bay Yacht Club in the morning and cruise the harbour through to the Bird Island, and then cut across the lagoon to moored trawlers wh ere inquisitive seals will swim up to the boats for something to eat. From there boats head for Pelican Point where entertainment is provided by a large seal colony and schools of dolphins swimming alongside the boats. Dolphins sighted are the Heavyside and Bottlenose. For the bird lovers, apart from seeing many flamingos, cormorants, and pelicans, there are common sightings of the White Chinned Petrel, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Cape Gannet, Black Oystercatcher and even the Jackass Penguin. Pelicans also provide wonderful photographic opportunities while flying alongside the boats. To round off the trip guests will be spoilt with fresh Walvis Bay oysters, snacks, cold sparkling wine, soft drinks and beer served on board the boat, to return to Walvis Bay by around noon. Contact for reservations & detailed information: enquiry form or e-mail.
: Sandboarding

The safest and most effective method of sliding down sand dunes has been developed in Swakopmund, Namibia. The "perfect" sandboarding dune was chosen - a star dune with six different faces and a towering height of 100 meters. The dune is located approximately 11 km from Swakopmund at the Namibian Atlantic coast. Stand-up sandboarding is available as well. Proper snowboards are used to teach participants to board on the dunes. Tours include: safety gear: helmets, elbow pads and gloves, instruction, boards, boots for stand up boarders, polish. Also included is light lunch: operator provides the makings for sandwiches from fresh bread rolls, cold meat, cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, margarine - it's suitable for vegetarians and lactose intolerant people. Drinks are offered additionally: water, soft drinks and Tafel Lager beer. Last, but not least: video to refresh your memories long after you left Namibia! Contact for reservations & detailed information: enquiry form or e-mail.
: Tandem skydiving

Tours for adrenaline lovers conducted from 09h00 throughout the day, weather permitting and include transfers & safety gear. Tours depart daily, usually after the fog has lifted in the morning. Before taking off, an experienced Tandem Master will give full instructions on the procedures to follow. Once in the plane you will enjoy a 35-minute scenic flight over the area climbing to 10,000 feet. After exiting the plane, a 30-35 sec at 220km/h free fall will follow before the parachute opens. Once under the canopy, another 5-8 minutes are enjoyed whilst descending to a tiptoe landing outside the club house. Tandem Skydiving in Swakopmund has a perfect safety record and guarantees enjoyment in the safest possible manner. Videos and Photos are available to save your memories. Contact for reservations & detailed information: enquiry form or e-mail.