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Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp

Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp

Swakopmund Erongo Region
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Centrally located in Swakopmund, Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp is within a 15-minute walk of National Marine Aquarium and Kristall Galerie. This family-friendly hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Swakopmund Lighthouse and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Swakopmund Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Property Details

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lockers available
  • Coworking spaces
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Shared microwave
  • Sailing nearby
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Number of beach bars - 3
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Surf lessons - onsite
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Hunting nearby
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Stereo
  • Secured parking
  • Games
  • Uncovered parking
  • Books
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Video library
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Table tennis
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Composting
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Off-street parking
  • Private picnics
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Mountain biking on site

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 3 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Hohenzollern Building - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hohenzollernhaus - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Alte Kaserne - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Old German School - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Deutsche-Afrika Bank Building - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Woermannhaus - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
OMEG Haus - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Swakopmund Jetty - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Marine Memorial - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Old German Cemetery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Marine Aquarium - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kristall Galerie - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Old Country Court - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kaiserliches Bezirksgericht (State House) - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp is Walvis Bay (WVB) - 46.1 km / 28.7 mi

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Cash deposit required
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: NAD 300 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 400 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NAD 250 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: NAD 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: NAD 200
  • Firewood fee: NAD 40 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

37 Anton Lubowski Ave, Swakopmund, Erongo Region 9000, Namibia