Where To Stay While Visiting Lüderitz, Namibia
Luxury And Budget Hotel Accommodation In Lüderitz
Apr 27, 2009
The town of Lüderitz was originally named Angra Pequena by 15th century Portugese navigators. It was founded by Heinrich Vogelsang, an agent of the Bremen merchant Adolf Luderitz, in 1883 to establish a trading post. He negotiated with the Bethanien Khoikoi chief, Joseph Fredericks to obtain the land and in April 1884 the territory was proclaimed a German protectorate.
What To Do In Luderitz
Lüderitz lies 337 kilometers west of Keetmanshoop along the Diamond Coast. This charming town plays host to a number of fully preserved German colonial buildings. Visitors would be wise to spend at least two to three days in the town to explore the attractions the town has to offer.
Attractions include:
- A walking tour through the town to visit the historical buildings,like the Deutshe-Africa Bank, the station building which still remains the focal point of the town, the old post office, Troost House, Kreplin House and many more.
- Several bays on the Lüderitz peninsula, including Halifax Island and the lighthouse at Diaz Point
- Angling in the cold Atlantic Ocean, either by paid charter boats or in the harbor.
- Visiting the ghost mining town of Kolmanskop or taking a day tour to Elisabeth Bay, another ghost mining tour in the Namib desert
- Taking a guided tour to the Bogenfels, a 55 meter high rock arch extending into the sea south of Luderitz and in the restricted diamond mining area
- Take a guided tour through the Namib Desert in the restricted diamond area to Walvisbay.
Kapps Hotel Lüderitz
- Erected in 1907 Kapps Hotel is one of the oldest historical hotels on the west coast of Namibia
- En- suite rooms are equipped with color television, telephone, coffee and tea facilities, electric razor outlets and room service.
- Traditional breakfasts and a-la -carte dinners are available at the restaurant Rumours Grill
Reservations at info@namibweb.com
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
- Lüderitz Nest Hotel is a four star hotel with a private beach and sea facing sauna within walking distance of the center of town
- The 70 luxury en - suite rooms and 3 suites all faces the ocean and are equipped with air- conditioning, coffee kettle, satellite television, radio and telephone.
- Internet cafe and conference facilities are available
- A fully licensed restaurant Penguin Restaurant, provides lunch and dinners.
Further information available from the website.
Protea Hotel Sea-View Zum Sperrgebiet
- Built in 1996 this hotel overlooks the bay and harbor of Lüderitz.
- The hotel sports less than 50 rooms and in 2005 received the HAN Certificate of Excellence.
- Protea Hotel Sea-View Zum Sperrgebiet has 22 en-suite rooms, most of which has its own balcony, television and radio, hairdryer, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.
- Other facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, e-mail and fax service, laundry service and safe for valuables.
- The a-la-carte restaurant at the hotel specializes in seafood, caught by the local fisherman.
Further information about rates and bookings can be obtained from their website
Bay View Hotel
- This hotel offers budget accommodation to visitors of Lüderitz and is situated in the town itself.
- With 22 en-suite rooms all equipped with televisions, telephones and tea and coffee facilities the hotel offers reasonable accommodation at budget prices.
- Other facilities include wireless access in the hotel, an outdoor swimming pool, enclosed parking, a small library and a-la carte restaurant serving oysters, rock lobster and other seafood.
Further information and bookings are available on the website of Giltedge Travel
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