Courtyard Hotel Garni

Walvis Bay


This low-rise place in a quiet neighbourhood near the water has generous rooms that are a bit beaten around the edges – it’s comfortable enough and there are nice common areas, but it’s probably a tad overpriced in peak season (when rates are known to double) and the beds are quite small. Kitchenettes are useful for self-caterers. Guests can access the indoor heated pool and sauna.


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2. Port

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3. The Hope

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4. Walvis Bay Museum

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5. Lagoon

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6. Bird Paradise

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7. Lookout

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