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Salty Jackal Surf Camp

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Exterior
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
37 Anton Lubowski Ave, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, 9000
  • Hohenzollern Building
    5 min walk
  • Hohenzollernhaus
    5 min walk
  • Woermannhaus
    7 min walk
  • Swakopmund (SWP)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Swakopmund

Centrally located in Swakopmund, Salty Jackal 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.
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What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Swakopmund Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swakopmund Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Dome - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rosso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tug - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Deli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jetty 1905 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Altstadt Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Salty Jackal Surf Camp

Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and beach bars
Salty Jackal Surf Camp offers 5 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and espresso makers.

This Swakopmund hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Salty Jackal 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 3 beach bars and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NAD 200

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Private picnics
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Table tennis
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Renovated entire property – September 2020
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NAD 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: NAD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 200 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.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number BPH1034

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Salty Jackal Backpackers Hostel Swakopmund
Salty Jackal Backpackers Hostel
Salty Jackal Backpackers Swakopmund
Salty Jackal Backpackers Host
Salty Jackal Backpackers
Salty Jackal Surf Camp Swakopmund
Salty Jackal Backpackers Surf Camp
Salty Jackal Surf Camp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Salty Jackal Surf Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST
After travelling the world in more than 75 countries, most of the times staying in hostels, this was the worst experience I’ve ever had by a wider margin. The place has lack of hygiene and smells so bad, they leave the dogs open but don’t clean properly so end up with a terrible smell all over the place. Could even find cockroach and rats. They’ve stolen my money as they refused to check in me because I didn’t have local currency to pay the keys, although nothing stated in T&C. Manager is so unprofessional, I’m going after my rights against this nasty place. I would highly recommend to avoid at all cost - not only because your stay will be unpleasant but also because it’s expensive. Just stay at Prost hotel 200m away - literally almost the same price for a tidy and nice room and a superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hostel with good communal areas. Location is walkable to restaurants, the beach, and bars. Hosts and employees are friendly and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Friendly people, good conversations, nice food. This is the place to stay if you’re looking for a chill place in Swakopmund!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So glad I stayed here!
My first experience at a hostel, but I needed to get outside my comfort zone and try something new. So glad I did. Wonderful place to stay, with a real community vibe! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Location is perfect for walking the local area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at this hostel !
Everything was fine as advertised.
Front of hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A good location in Swakopmund
The staff was very friendly and the dorm beds were comfy. It seems like a fun place for surfers. Maybe they could have a portable toilet in the parking area because two toilets is not enough for all of the guests. The flies were annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, cozy, central hostel
Friendly staff. small cozy hostel with 1 and 2 bed rooms, and a 4 bed dorm. Safe quiet neighborhood in central location. Good wifi. I switched to this hostel because of its cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Great stay with great people. Fantastic back paper vibe. There is a honesty bar with drinks and stuff to buy. All in all a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tipical backpacker's hostel, loved by surfers.
Tipical backpacker's hostel, with a special blink to surfers. Casual service (some times too casual). Regular confort levels for this kind of hostel. Expect the occasional party noise, or noisy neighbour. Access to kitchen and to some home organic products. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019