Hansa Hotel

The Hansa serves meals in two restaurants, both of which are popular among locals in the know. Enjoy excellent breakfasts and dinners in the dining room (the game dishes are lip-smackingly good) and lunch at The Terrace, a leisurely eatery with garden views. For residents, the bar has a large fireplace and the lounge offers comfortable seating in which to settle back with a book, or you can relax in the secluded garden courtyard. Wi-Fi is available.

From the ornate foyer, a grand staircase leads to 58 luxurious guest rooms – five family units, four suites and 49 twin/double rooms. The view from each room is stunning, and the interiors are easy on the eye too, their quiet elegance enhanced with underfloor heating, satellite TV, coffee/tea facilities and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms. All have aircon, a comfortable lounge area and freshly cut flowers daily.

Swakopmund, the "Jewel of Namibia's coastline", is great for adventure junkies keen to surf the huge dunes and explore the shoreline. Prefer your activities to be less energetic? Stroll along the nearby beach, explore the town's museums and shops, and stop for some great German coffee. Swakopmund is the perfect gateway to Namibia's many tourist attractions, as is testified by the number of local tour operators. Arrange a visit to see big game, take a quad-bike tour and more.