Bay View Resort Hotel Namibia
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
More about Bay View Resort Hotel Namibia
Bay View Resort Hotel Namibia
Situated in Swakopmund, 100 metres from Dolfyn Beach, Bay View Resort Hotel Namibia features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Reviews from 
Couple
BE
Comment: 25 May 2026
Stayed in: Apr 2026
Good hotel, although you can't call this a resort
A beautifully situated hotel directly between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. However, the name "Resort" is somewhat misleading – it functions more as a comfortable hotel with excellent facilities than as an extensive resort complex. That said, the rooms are spacious, modern and with fantastic ocean views from the private balcony. The food at the beach-facing Salt Restaurant was fresh and flavorful, with good local fish and game dishes. The Sky Bar was unfortunately closed.
Big plus is the closed parking. This immediately made us feel safe on arrival.
Cons: the general atmosphere is just a little less "resort-like" than the name suggests (no extensive gardens or multiple pools). But for the location, the view, the food and that safe parking it is a very solid choice.
Big plus is the closed parking. This immediately made us feel safe on arrival.
Cons: the general atmosphere is just a little less "resort-like" than the name suggests (no extensive gardens or multiple pools). But for the location, the view, the food and that safe parking it is a very solid choice.
Family traveller
Comment: 15 Feb 2026
Stayed in: Feb 2026
Beautiful hotel - polluted beach
The hotel itself is lovely. Walking into the room and seeing the ocean stretching out before you is truly impressive. The rooms and bathrooms are tastefully appointed and very comfortable. That said, our room was not spotless, and our daughter mentioned the same issue with hers.
If you’re not planning to spend time on the beach, this could be a great place to stay. At first glance, the beach appears wide and beautiful—but that impression quickly faded once we took a walk. During a short stroll, I came across several dead, decaying seals (I counted six before turning back), numerous open clam shells, and an unpleasant odor. There was also a noticeable red tinge in the sand where the water met the shore.
Concerned, I did some reading about Walvis Bay and learned that, due to the high volume of ships and nearby oil activity, there have been reports of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury found in the sand. While sources state that it is considered “safe” for visitors, I personally would not feel comfortable letting young children play there.
Before exploring the beach, I could easily have imagined living in a place like this. Unfortunately, that experience changed my perspective. I suspect the beach may be cleaned more thoroughly during high season, but it’s disappointing that such a potentially stunning stretch of coastline is affected in this way.
Although this rating is meant to reflect the hotel, it was specifically the oceanfront setting that drew us here—so the beach experience inevitably shaped our overall impression.
If you’re not planning to spend time on the beach, this could be a great place to stay. At first glance, the beach appears wide and beautiful—but that impression quickly faded once we took a walk. During a short stroll, I came across several dead, decaying seals (I counted six before turning back), numerous open clam shells, and an unpleasant odor. There was also a noticeable red tinge in the sand where the water met the shore.
Concerned, I did some reading about Walvis Bay and learned that, due to the high volume of ships and nearby oil activity, there have been reports of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury found in the sand. While sources state that it is considered “safe” for visitors, I personally would not feel comfortable letting young children play there.
Before exploring the beach, I could easily have imagined living in a place like this. Unfortunately, that experience changed my perspective. I suspect the beach may be cleaned more thoroughly during high season, but it’s disappointing that such a potentially stunning stretch of coastline is affected in this way.
Although this rating is meant to reflect the hotel, it was specifically the oceanfront setting that drew us here—so the beach experience inevitably shaped our overall impression.
Other
Comment: 16 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
A wonderful stay.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The location was perfect for us as we were close to both Swakopmund and Walvis Bay for tourist activities. The room was wonderful, especially the view out to sea. The bed was comfy and we had what we needed although it does have a kitchen and there were no plates etc provided. The food at the connecting restaurant, Salt, where we had included breakfast but extra dinners was very good although we noticed that despite not that busy, both evenings the food took quite some time to come out. The staff though were very helpful and friendly. Pricing was fine for us. We had a concern with the TV and the staff attended immediately to sort it out but was informed there were no channels and only Netflix or YouTube so that’s something to be aware of. Also, there was no AC in the room but the room was cool for us and it is quite cool at night so you could open the sliding door in theory. There was a hot/cold fan in the cupboard as well. As with most places in Namibia, there isn’t much public transport so it is best to have a vehicle when staying here. Overall, a very good two night stay with helpful and friendly staff and a comfy place to sleep with amazing views. There is a pool and spa but we were busy and didn’t use these facilities so therefore unable to comment.
Other
Comment: 24 Feb 2026
Stayed in: Feb 2026
Wonderful Stay
Nice hotel at the beach with very kind staff. Beautiful view from the restaurant. Good starting point to sandwhich harbour.
Other
Comment: 9 Feb 2026
Stayed in: Jan 2026
Best hotel
The hotel felt like home away home.
Downside is the pool maintenance and air conditioning. Happy client
Downside is the pool maintenance and air conditioning. Happy client
Excellent location
136 Damara Tern, Dolphin Bay, Rand Rifles, 9000, Namibia|1.69 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
from 12 to 17 years old
R 600 (NAD600) per person per night
3 years old and under
Free
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast price
R 175 (≈NAD 175)/person
Breakfast times
06:00 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
Cash
Transfer from/to airport available. Cost: 250.00 NAD one way.
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