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Located in Swakopmund, a 10-minute walk from Palm Beach, Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hostel also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hostel, all rooms come with a closet. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. You can play table tennis at Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near the hostel include South Beach, The Mole Beach and Atlanta Cinema Swakopmund. The nearest airport is Walvis Bay Airport, 29 miles from Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Swakopmund, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Swakopmund
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dugald
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic friendly staff, plenty of activities available and close to the action
  • Ethan
    United States of America United States of America
    My favorite part of this hostel was the atmosphere and the volunteers. Its a really comfortable place, and the location in relation to cool things to go check out is perfect. Everything is walking distance.
  • Cynfelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds with ensuite bathroom. Most of the other rooms are fairly close together, but you don't hear any noise at night as the guests are considerate and sleep early (to surf in the morning!). Staff were helpful and friendly. The...

Area info

Amenities of Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Dutch
    • Albanian

    House rules

    Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about USD 15. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A surcharge of NAD 100 applies for arrivals after 20:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp

    • Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp is 2,150 feet from the center of Swakopmund. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Salty Jackal Backpackers & Surf Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Water park
      • Themed dinners
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bar crawls
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours