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Cornerstone Guesthouse

Cornerstone Guesthouse is a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Swakopmund on Namibia's picturesque Skeleton Coast. This peaceful family run, bed and breakfast offers a personal service and is a perfect base from which to explore Swakopmund.

Swakopmund, Namibia

Family run guesthouse in the heart of Swakopmund
Great base from which to explore Namibia's coastal playground
Three self catered apartments right on the seafront
Personal and friendly service

The great location of this guesthouse means you are near to The Marine Museum and The Old Brewery in Swakopmund as well as being just a 10-minute walk from the sea front. The guesthouse has five double bedrooms and two family rooms which are perfect for families with younger children.

Cornerstone also has three self-catering apartments on the seafront, all three can sleep up to six guests and these are the perfect option if anyone wants to spend a bit more time in Swakopmund or if they are travelling in a bigger group.

The staff here are absolutely charming and nothing is too much trouble for them. They also have a great concierge service and will recommend the best restaurants and activities in Swakopmund. As you are just 10-minutes from the main beach, you can easily walk to the famous Tug Restaurant which is known for its amazing oysters.

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Top tip:

Ask the hotel to make you a reservation at The Jetty or The Tug one evening. Both restaurants are great, the seafood is amazing.

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Location

Swakopmund, Namibia

In the heart of Swakopmund on the Namibian coast. Just 5-minutes from the beach and close to the shops, museums and the historic heart of Namibia's coastal playground.

Swakopmund is a straightforward drive from Windhoek, a journey of approximately five hours on a good tarmac road. It is also accessible from Sossusvlei in the south, and Damaraland in the north, so fits nicely into any driving circuit. Alternatively there are flights into Walvis Bay which is an hour's drive south, or light aircraft flights from safari lodges around the country.

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Epic Namibia

Step into adventure as you drive around Namibia’s legendary landscapes, escaping the ordinary for a trip peppered with experiences that break the mould. Explore the vast wildernesses with starkly barren panoramas; summit the world’s tallest dunes before taking to the water where seals frolic all around. Track elusive desert elephants across the arid mountains of Damaraland and wait for the perfect shot at Etosha’s iconic waterholes. Our handpicked lodges are Insta ready with remarkable views.

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Kayaking with Seals

The Lagoon at Walvis Bay offers a marine haven for birds and marine creatures. A morning kayak safari, when the water is calm is one of the best ways to observe the Cape fur seal colonies & flamingos. Dolphins and pelicans are also regularly spotted.

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