Skeleton Beach Backpackers
15 moses garoeb street
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Nice staff”
“The staff is very helpful to offer advice on activities”
“The location is excellent and the staff are fruendly”
“Good location near the sea, friendly stuff, comfortable bed, funny orange cat”
“Nice location, staff really so sweet, nice bedroom”
“I was in a small room with two bunk beds”
“The breakfast was wonderful”
“The breakfast was delicious”
“Clean, Safe”
“It’s clean and near the beach”
Overview
Skeleton Beach Backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Swakopmund. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.9 km from Otavi-Bahnhof, 1.9 km from Hohenzollernhaus and 1.9 km from German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. At the hostel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Guests at Skeleton Beach Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swakopmund, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Mole Beach, Palm Beach and Atlanta cinema. The nearest airport is Walvis Bay, 49 km from Skeleton Beach Backpackers, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Nelao
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“Welcoming, helpful and kind.”
Clean, Safe
Banri
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
Nice staff
Osia
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
The location is excellent and the staff are fruendly
Leon
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
Good location near the sea, friendly stuff, comfortable bed, funny orange cat
Zehui
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
“Good”
The staff is very helpful to offer advice on activities.
Courcoux
solo_traveller
February 12, 2026
“Lovely welcome”
Nice location, staff really so sweet, nice bedroom.
Geoff
solo_traveller
February 3, 2026
I was in a small room with two bunk beds. There was only two of us but if there had been 4 people it would have been very crowded. The kitchen was good, with free tea and coffee . Bathroom was OK, with plenty of hot water.
Secilia
solo_traveller
February 2, 2026
“I booked and paid for a king room but was placed in a family room of a lesser value. I informed the staff about it but n”
Alastair
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
Friendly helpful staff
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Cozy”
The breakfast was wonderful
Tammy
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
The breakfast was delicious. Beautiful room, nice vibe.
Alastair
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
The staff and breakfast locstion
Boitumelo
solo_traveller
December 27, 2025
“Affordable Swakopmund shared space”
Delicious breakfast
Herman
solo_traveller
December 8, 2025
“very nice breakfast for a back packers”
Very close to the Beach and Town center and friendly staff and a very nice breakfast for a back packers
Herb
solo_traveller
December 8, 2025
So relaxing. Lovely comfortable elevated lounge area to see the sunset or watch TV. Staff so friendly and efficient. Can you believe I left my airpods there and the manager bought them to Windhoek . Ok she was coming anyway but still amazingly kind and efficient. Thank you.
Laili
family_with_children
December 7, 2025
“Needs improvement”
It’s clean and near the beach
Herb
solo_traveller
December 5, 2025
Lovely, lovely staff. V chilled. Fantastic v calm lounge area with views, lovely garden
Hellen
family_with_children
October 9, 2025
“Must clean the room”
Next to the beach
Simon
couple
September 30, 2025
“Perfect accommodation for a stay in Swakopmund”
Staff is very friendly, helpful and creating a nice vibe that makes you feel welcome. The room as well as the common areas are designed with great taste. Beds are comfy and bathrooms are clean.
Malakia
solo_traveller
September 25, 2025
“It was decent”
Location
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Cycling, Beachfront, Beach, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Shuttle service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Room
This family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.
Family Double Room
The family room features a private entrance and a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Room
This spacious room features a TV and en-suite bathroom
Double Room
This room has a double bed, TV and en-suite bathroom
Deluxe King Room
The spacious double room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Comfort Triple Room with Shower
This spacious room features a TV and en-suite bathroom
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