The Delight

The Delight

Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

With its cacophonous chandelier, the triple volume entrance - itself a single-digit salute to the old-school modesty of the sprawling Swakopmund Hotel across the road - offers a none-too-subtle opening salvo: demure be long gone; brazen be well in.

But look beyond its streetwise bravado and hipster neon and you’ll find The Delight is in fact a rather articulate and sophisticated hotel. And so it should be. Brought to you by the dynamic Gondwana group - taking over Namibia, one attraction at a time - The Delight is a breath of fresh air and a multi-coloured feather in Swakopmund’s evolving accommodation portfolio.

With 54 rooms, The Delight is a full-fledged hotel with one exception - the very obvious lack of a ho-hum, clinkety-clink hotel dining room. And with good reason: being in the middle of town you are a short, refreshing walk from a variety of decent eateries of which your ultra-friendly concierge will make suitable recommendations and appropriate bookings.

Back to the hotel. Taking its colourful cue from the lighthouse framed by that grand entrance and of course the sea over which it casts its beady eye, The Delight is a lively seltzer for the travel-weary. Wood-finishes contrast with a dizzying display of almost-turquoise, nearly-red and bright, textured detail every which way you turn. Even your Smeg fridge and Nespresso coffee machine are colour-coded while the patterned turquoise walls are tamed by a tasteful black-and-white backdrop of Namibian scenery.

With minimal in-house dining to worry about, breakfasts at The Delight are an all-out feast. Come hungry and make the most of an impressive array of Namibian breads, cheeses and cured meats, waffles with strawberries (and more) and of course the classic egg-and-bacon combos washed down with a fresh coffee. Whoever added oysters and bubbly to the mix deserves a medal - employee of the century or something.

And lest you think The Delight is all bark and no bite, service here is good, Gondwana-good. Whether its the bellboy or the barman, smiles and laughs accompany a genuine desire (and ability) to make you happy.

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Activities

Swakopmund activities are legion. Marine safaris, desert tours, kayaking with seals and dolphins, Skeleton coast scenic flights and birdwatching cover the more natural, sensible options while quad biking, cycling, sandboarding, fishing, paragliding and skydiving bring the elements into sharp - ofttimes alarming - relief. In between all that you can squeeze in a bunch of museums, galleries, craft markets, curio shops and cafes.

Sustainability

Energy Efficiency
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Water Conservation
Community and Environment Benefit
Site and Building Impact

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