Salty Jackal Surf Camp

Property class: 2
Family-friendly hostel with 3 beach bars, near National Marine Aquarium

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When you stay at Salty Jackal Surf Camp, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of National Marine Aquarium and Kristall Galerie. You can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is $55
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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Premium Double or Twin Room

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

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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37 Anton Lubowski Ave, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, 9000

What's nearby

  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swakopmund Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swakopmund Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Marine Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 34 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪bits ń pizzas ocean view - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tug - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Cellar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brewer & Butcher Swakopmund - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Salty Jackal Surf Camp

  • When you stay at Salty Jackal Surf Camp, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of National Marine Aquarium and Kristall Galerie. You can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Salty Jackal Surf Camp Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hostel with good communal areas. Location is walkable to restaurants, the beach, and bars. Hosts and employees are friendly and organized.
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2/10 Poor

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.
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6/10 Good

Thanks
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2/10 Poor

I have paid for the hostel but didn't realize that they don't have reception or anyone working after 8pm. I rang the door bell and called multiple times when I arrived but nobody answered. I couldn't check in and had to book another place last minute. I asked if I could get a credit for the night but they still charged me and wouldn't refund me for the booking and said it was my fault because I didn't notify them that I'll arrive after 8pm. I find the hostel is profit minded and doesn't have the best interest of guests in mind.
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6/10 Good

A hospedagem é limpa e organizada, mas o café da manhã é muito fraco, pois não tem muitas opções para comer. Somente uma fruta, algumas geleias, pão e ovo. Acredito que podem melhorar acrescentando suco, iogurte e banana e não somente maçã. Ademais, gostaria de mostrar minha indignação e insatisfação com o voluntariado do hostel. Em alguns momentos se mostraram preguiçosos com as solicitações de passeio, tendo que relembrar a todo momento, além da falta de simpatia e receptividade. Quero mostrar minha indignação com a festa de pizza que fizeram, em que até a gerente italiana participou. Organizaram a compra de pizzas, mas me excluíram, visto que eu não falo alemão e quase todos falavam alemão. Esse comportamento excludente não deveria acontecer num ambiente de mochileiros. No mais, é isso. Não me hospedaria de novo.
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10/10 Exceptional

화목한 분위기, 효율적인 시설배치.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at this hostel !

Everything was fine as advertised.
Front of hostel
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good