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Hotel A La Mer

3.0 star property
Escape to an oceanfront retreat with easy access to amenities like parking and luggage storage. Begin each day feeling refreshed after a delicious breakfast buffet.

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Experience the oceanfront charm at Hotel A La Mer, where a warm welcome awaits with a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, unwind at the bar, or store your luggage securely while you're out exploring.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Sea Facing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Swakopmund, Hotel A La Mer is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Hohenzollernhaus and Alte Kaserne are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Marine Aquarium and Sandboarding. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Swakopmund travel guide
Map
4 Libertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund

What's nearby

  • Swakopmund Lighthouse
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swakopmund Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swakopmund Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Marine Aquarium
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tug
    2 min walk
  • Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch
    5 min walk
  • Village Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Jetty 1905
    5 min walk
  • Hansa Hotel
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel A La Mer

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Hotel A La Mer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel A La Mer feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 9:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 500.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

HOTEL MER Swakopmund
HOTEL MER
MER Swakopmund
HOTEL A LA MER Hotel
HOTEL A LA MER Swakopmund
HOTEL A LA MER Hotel Swakopmund

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel A La Mer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel A La Mer?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel A La Mer on 17 Mar 2026 start from £89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel A La Mer?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel A La Mer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel A La Mer?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel A La Mer provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-9:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Where is Hotel A La Mer located?

Located in the heart of Swakopmund, this hotel is steps away from Swakopmund Jetty, Woermannhaus and Alte Kaserne. Hohenzollernhaus and Hohenzollern Building are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel A La Mer Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were excellent, and I commend the highly professional and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel that is within walking distance of a large number of shops and restaurants! The staff were friendly and welcoming! I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient as close to the ocean and shops - super for tours and self parking - roof top patio to watch sunset with a glass of wine from bar was lovely. Staff very friendly and we felt very safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money and the executive room I upgraded to was well worth it. Friendly and helpful hotel staff and the bar is open til late; so I highly recommend. Splurge on a higher category room as the views are great, offer elevator anccess and they have refrigerators with a small freezer compartment.
The rooftop terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MRS AMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Martina made us feel so special and helped us beyond duty. She even checked to see if we ca wrap our luggage at Walvis on our way back to SA. The breakfast matron and bar tenders were all very friendly and made us feel super welcome. Martina managed to give us a unit with a partial sea view which we thoroughly enjoyed. The best sunsets we from the rooftop terrace. From there we could see the staggered dunes lacing the town in the East up to the lulling ocean in the West. We were able to walk to the jetty, all restaurants and shops and nearest swimming beach. Definitely booking to stay at La Mer again the next time we visit Swakop.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome time in Swakopmund Namibia

We found our 1st Rm #39 to be extremely cold. We were mived to Rm #11 & with a heater we were much more comfortable. Staff were great!! Had a lovely time in Swakopmund....great town!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop terrace is a fantastic place to watch thr sunset. Just metres from the ocean and an easy walk to resturants and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and convenient!

Very safe and convenient hotel, the staffs are friendly. The room is spacious and clean, the laundry service is good and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyaradzai

The place was clean, the staff was very friendly and they responded quickly to our requests/issues. Clean linen, spacious rooms, working elevator, quiet environment. Same breakfast options throughout our stay - definitely boring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location directly opposite the pier. Extensive breakfast buffet. Kind, professional, friendly staff, (except for one guy whose job included wiping down outside railings and furniture, etc, who repeatedly stared inappropriately every time we were coming and going, and did not ever say hello or smile). The primary negative was having no heat in the room, as the evenings were quite chilly. We had to keep our coats on until we went to bed, which made those hours uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Haby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great budget-friendly place to stay. It’s conveniently located near many restaurants and cafes within walking distance. As a female traveller, I felt safe. The only downside is the thin walls, which let you hear guests in other rooms and even outside your balcony. Overall, I enjoyed the breakfast and the friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was okay, very close to the water but we preferred other hotels in the area more. Considering the cost, I did not feel the accomodation was worth it relative to other places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Great location. Great price. The breakfast could use some more meat options. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located but some rooms need refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel but some Reno’s in some places.

We were a group of 8 people in 8 rooms. Most rooms were excellent however considering we paid the same price for all rooms, some were of lesser quality and obviously older and not renovated. They also had issues with hot water. The rooms in the « older » section should be less expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Paddy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and not updated. No amenities in the room. Generally a disappointed but we basically just slept there and did our activities. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The check-in was nice and the room looked good. The issue was there was no fan or air con and it was very hot in the room, so we had to leave the windows/doors to the balcony open. This resulted in us recieveing mosquito bites all over our faces and arms. Very unpleasant. The rooms at least need fans so you can keep the bugs out. The shower drain was also blocked so you had to turn it off every minute or so to allow it to drain and not overflow. The breakfast was good. Overall the hotel is nice just needs some final thoughts like fans in the place of having windows open or window screens as there are many mosquitos in the area that will come in if the windows are open. Had more bug bites here in one night than our entire camping tour throughout southern Africa!

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Zentral, aber wenig Flair

Alles sauber und die Lage ist zentral / direkt am Jetty und Meer, aber: die Bilder täuschen einen viel höheren Standard vor. Tatsächlich erhielt ich ein dunkles und sehr hellhöriges Zimmer im Hinterhof mit Parkplatz vor dem Fenster. Die Einrichtung war rudimentär, es gab z.B. nicht mal einen Fön. Das Internet war sehr schwach, weder im Zimmer noch im Frühstücksraum nutzbar. Frühstück war ok (leckere Brötchen, frisches Obst, Eier auf Bestellung), aber der Frühstücksraum hat eher Jugendherbergsstil und auch keinen schönen Blick nach draußen. Empfang und Service wirkten recht distanziert und eher auf größere Gruppen eingestellt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr tolle Unterkunft mit Meerblick! Alles per Fuß erreichbar Wir kommen wieder
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

agnaldo elon

Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel razoável. Limpeza fraca. Mas bem localizado
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Unterkunft mit super Lage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023