Built by Nature. Refined by Design.
Every great place begins with a story. This one began with the landscape.
Where Nature Sets the Blueprint.
Built above the Swakopmund Lagoon, The Stiltz was designed to let nature shape the experience.
Elevated wooden bungalows and timber boardwalks sit lightly on the landscape, preserving the fragile ecosystem while framing uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Namib Desert and one of Namibia's richest bird habitats.
Here, you'll wake surrounded by nature and birdsong, yet find yourself just minutes from the cafés, galleries and restaurants of Swakopmund – a rare balance of peaceful seclusion and effortless convenience.
Crafted to Last.
Natural timber, handcrafted finishes and elevated boardwalks were chosen not only for their beauty, but for the way they connect guests with the surrounding landscape.
Every bungalow is positioned to maximise privacy, light and sweeping views, creating spaces that feel warm, timeless and unmistakably Namibian.
Here, the journey from your room to breakfast is just as memorable as the destination itself.
Hidden in Nature. Minutes from Town.
Wake to birdsong, sweeping lagoon views and peaceful surroundings, then find yourself just minutes from Swakopmund's cafés, restaurants, galleries and attractions. At The Stiltz, you never have to choose between tranquillity and convenience.
The People Behind Every Stay.
At the heart of The Stiltz are our people. Our team comes from communities across Namibia, bringing a rich mix of cultures, traditions, stories and perspectives to every guest experience.
Each person adds something special to the places we care for and the welcome we offer. We are proud to provide meaningful, market-related employment and, through our business, to play a small part in supporting the wellbeing, dignity and livelihoods of our team, their families and their communities.
“As much stone as possible, and as much figure as necessary.”
The collaboration between renowned German sculptor Knut Hüneke and Danie Holloway at The Stiltz brings together extraordinary architecture, archaic sculpture and an untouched, primordial landscape.
Read more about the collaboration
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