Skeleton Beach Backpackers

Swakopmund · Namibia

Skeleton Beach Backpackers

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43% SHIT
Low confidence 23 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (15)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Cable TV Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Common Room Lounge Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Late Check-out CCTV in Common Areas

Prices

Dorms $30 / night
Privates $90 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jul 24, 2025 Atm 100%

super nette leute und sehr gemütlich! tolle lage

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jul 23, 2025 Atm 60%

The staff is super lovely (the cook is a sweetheart) and the breakfast has very high quality. I liked the beds (especially the douves) a lot. The bathrooms aren't luxurious but alright, two of the stalls are outside, one inside, depending on your dorm that can be a bit annoying but very managable. Reception/dining room is decorated with a lot of love. Please note that the single room/tent is in fact neither a room nor a provided tent, only a camping spot you can rent.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jul 13, 2025 Atm 80%

Shoutout to Frank and Tristan who were always up for a chat. The hostel itself is super cute and offers lots of common room space. Breakfast is included and they made vegan food for me as well! The kitchen is good as well. Had a blast!

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Jun 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Beautiful and cozy place. I stayed around a week and they made me feel at home here. Good common areas:diningroom,living, beautiful garden and tasty (freshly made) breakfast. The staff is really friendly. Beds and showersare really comfortable.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2025 Atm 100%

really great people, perfect spot right next to the beach, every thing clean aand a great breakfast

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Namibia MALE 25-30 Jan 6, 2025 Atm 100%

My stay at Skeleton Beach Backpackers was incredible!! The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach, where I enjoyed peaceful sunsets and felt God’s presence in the beauty of nature. The staff were warm and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The facilities were clean, cozy, and well-maintained, with a great communal vibe that made connecting with other travelers so easy. If you’re looking for an affordable, relaxing, and memorable stay in Swakopmund, this is the place to be...

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USA MALE Dec 30, 2024 Atm 100%

We had an amazing stay here. I accidentally had reserved 1 bed instead of 3 for the New year's period. The staff (especially Hannah) were really understanding and I felt like they genuinely cared about ensuring we had a place to sleep! The hostel was located a few minutes from the beach and about 15 minutes into town. We had a great time there and even traveled further with some people we met at the hostel. Overall it was an 11 out of 10 for us!! Thanks again!!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 30, 2024 Atm 80%

Stayed there over NYE, there was lots of people so great to socialise and the breakfast is really good. The hostel needs a really good deep clean and better up keep, the bathrooms were not great and the kitchen was always pretty grim. Some of the staff were great, mainly the volunteers but some very rude which was a shame, especially during checkin they were not interested at all and failed to tell me a lot of essential information. Not a bad hostel but could be much better!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Dec 14, 2024 Atm 80%

Super hier!

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Namibia FEMALE 25-30 Nov 22, 2024 Atm 80%

Value for money. Good location. Breakfast included is a great idea. The reception lady I found on the morning I checked in has no sense of customer service at all.. she looked very uninterested. I found the dorm area (inside house) dark, not sufficient lighting. The bathroom could be cleaner. One of the light bulbs in the room does not work.

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England COUPLE Nov 21, 2024 Atm 80%

Good position, nice staff. Kitchen could be cleaner and in the double rooms a door on the bathroom would be nice!

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USA MALE Aug 23, 2024 Atm 100%

The staff was very understanding when there was an issue with one of the guys in my dorm. Easy walk to the beach and center city.

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USA MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Apr 27, 2024 Atm 100%

Wonderful property 5 minute walk from the beach. 15-20 min walk from beachfront restaurants, town and mall. Super clean and helpful with recommendations and anything else we could have asked for. Staff are all friendly and the owner as well.

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2024 Atm 80%

A fair amount of older people (40-50 years old) stay here just to let those looking for a younger crowd know. Easily walkable distance to the main stretch and friendly people in the hostel.

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England MALE 18-24 Aug 14, 2023 Atm 80%

Lovely location for the beach and a 25 minute walk along the water to the centre. Great staff and well-kept facilities

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USA COUPLE 31-40 Apr 9, 2023 Atm 100%

The hostel was very clean. We had a private room and bathroom. The hostel is about two minutes walking distance from the beach and not far from some restaurants and shops (although we had rented a car, so we mostly drove everywhere). The parking was inside the gate, so the car was very secure. We would definitely stay again.

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USA MALE 25-30 Jan 31, 2023 Atm 80%

Solid, but about a 20 min walk from town

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Germany MALE Jan 23, 2023 Atm 80%

Man sieht und hört das Meer, man kann Frühstücken mit Blick aufs Meer. Zum Altstadtkern läuft man am Ufer entlang etwa 10 Minuten.

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South Africa MALE 31-40 Jan 4, 2023 Atm 100%

it's a great place that is centrally located with everything being close, beach, stores. Erika will also assist. Enjoyed my stay

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Poland MALE 31-40 Dec 8, 2022 Atm 80%

The hostel is about 20 mins on foot from the town centre. Great facilities (common dining room, TV lounge, guest's kitchen), nice breakfast to start the day. Some dorm "rooms" are rather quirky, located in an adapted garage or a shipping container.

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