Reviews of Alternative Space B & B
167 Anton Lubowski Street, 9000 Swakopmund, Namibia
#1 of 45 B&Bs and Inns in Swakopmund
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 63 B&B reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.7
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Colin
Germany41 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
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Awesome place. Creative design and very friendly hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Sekesseke
Namibia1 review10“Amazing place”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
The comfort and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Justin
Australia2 reviews9.0“have stayed here before and would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Everything was perfect.
Everything was perfect. the hosts are friendly and welcoming, the room was very spacious & very comfortable, & the breakfast resembles the last supper....
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Quality
Namibia10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“comfortable stay, hospitable staff. All was perfect, home away from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing really
Good variety on breakfast. Location is good, staff is superb and ready to host clients 100%
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Surbhi
United Kingdom30 reviews10“A gem of a place -lovely hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing - it was all superb.
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 make whatever we wanted), their advice etc The facilities were great- room was large and comfortable with all toiletries provided. Shower was hot and superb 😊 Chocolate and wine a nice touch💜
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Van
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The guesthouse had a relaxing vibe.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Ben
Namibia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
n/a
Very friendly, homely and of high standard.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Simon
Switzerland11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
A great place to stay. Our room was clean and very spacious. The hosts are super friendly and supportive. The breakfast has a excellent variety of products to choose from.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Karina
Namibia2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“I can not wait to stay again, much longer and actually enjoy the room and the hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I loved that I could make my own breakfast, there was a variety of options. I loved the set up of the rooms, they were comfortable. The hosts were the most pleasant, such a lovely couple.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Ruth
Israel53 reviews8 helpful votes10“Very special”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Lots of "space", big different rooms. Very comfortable. The bathroom facilities are part of the room which adds to the atmosphere, but you have to feel comfortable with this. Very friendly hosts. Good breakfast and lovely kitchen that guest can use for a quick meal. This is not a hotel, but a very special b&b. Parking is inside gate.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Berend
Namibia1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it was great
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Dina
United States18 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I had such a wonderful time at this place. Sybille and Frey are so incredibly helpful and generous. I felt like home. the breakfast is delicious and the space is very artistic. I learnt so much about Namibia through talking with the hosts.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Fredrik
Sweden5 reviews10“Best place and hosts ever!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was just great
Amazing place!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Ilmars
Latvia65 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hosts were very welcoming. They left for us the complementary vine bottle in the room on our arrival.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Nele
Belgium19 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
very nice alternative B&B with super friendly hosts and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Jürgen
Germany183 reviews12 helpful votes10“The alternative space where your dreams can come true.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
our time schedule - we had to leave too early.
We loved EVERYTHING! Especially Sibylle and Frenus our hosts and friends! As we got there we were just impressed by this place, his architecture, the artwork, the room design - just everything. And we got our favourite room - large, special and unique - not a Hotel room - thanks god - a place that lives. We spend a little time with Frenus and Sibylle and the next day we just spend all time from breakfast until late afternoon together as we sadly had to leave to drop off our car in Windhoek. We got more then we ever thought . 2 more lovely hearts in our life! Thank you. Just for the fact readers: You will definitely not miss anything at your breakfast - if you like to feel home at this place -forget about room service - service your heart and soul.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Timmy
Switzerland10 reviews2 helpful votes10“Gorgeous home of lovely people, 10/10”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Sibylle and Frenus are awesome hosts. You can see and feel that they put a lot of love in this BnB and they are very accommodating and kind. The BnB is gorgeous and the rooms are comfy. 10/10 recommend :-) the breakfast is awesome as well!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Samukeliday
South Africa22 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Short and amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was not hard enough but this is a personal preference.
Neat alternative space, owners put extra effort into self service breakfast.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Richard
Namibia2 reviews10“Marvelous.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The artwork is stunning!!!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 4 September 2022
J
Czech Republic13 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Alternative Space B&B is great alternative space ;-)”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
A bit problematic handling of the cars (one blocking others) - not a big deal especially as Frenus was ready to move the cars as needed.
Very family like accommodation with a lot of interaction with the hosts as well as guests, interesting conversations. Cozy room by the fireplace. A good starting point for various tours - ocean, dessert, Cross Cape, etc. Nice walk down the center made us move quite a bit (contrast to sitting in a car for extensive periods). Self serving of beverages is very practical as one can choose eg. wine matching one's taste. Great value for the money.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Riette
Namibia8 reviews10“great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
clean, big, value for money
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Nick
United Kingdom9 reviews4 helpful votes10“The best place to stay in Swakopomund.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing to dislike.
What can I say. We love Frenus and Sybille. Frenus builds a warm fire for guests to sit around in the chilly evenings. Sybille puts the electric blanket on in your bed so you feel warm and cozy as soon as you hit the pillow. What a team. Natural people people. Breakfast is self service (refreshingly so) with produce put out to cook yourself how you like in the mornings. Home grown tomatoes and grenadilla were there for the taking. Just love it! Thanks guys. We'll come back and visit you again soon.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Pierre
France2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great diversity of breakfast to match any tastes. Artworks and books in the rooms. Interesting architecture and owners
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Jill
United States1 review10“One of the loveliest places on earth”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in July 2022
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