Welcome to Hotel d’Avignon ~ Your home away from home ~ We are a small owner run Hotel. Hotel d’Avignon has been in the family for three generations and was established by Liselotte d’Avignon in 1984. Feel a connection with the past. Elements of the original building have been maintained and revisited to highlight this link between past and present. A FAMILY HISTORY July 12, 1928: Lieselotte Ruebel was born in Hueffler, Reinland – Pfalz | Germany. May 1951: Emigrated to Southwest Africa on the ‘Bloemfontein Castle’ as a housekeeper for her great-aunt Lena Brummer who owned the Hotel Brummer in Otjiwarongo. 1952: Lieselotte moved to Windhoek, where she found work and met her future husband. 1954: Married Fedor, Alexander d'Avignon. 1956: Daughter, Dagmar d'Avignon (Fleiss), was born. 1957: Daughter, Margit d'Avignon was born. 1963: Purchase of a house at Rombergstrasse 6, Windhoek. 1984: Construction began on the Hotel Pension d'Avignon at Rombergstrasse 6, Windhoek. 1989: The Hotel Pension d'Avignon is expropriated by the Windhoek city administration for public use, i.e., road expansion of the Rhynstrasse. 1990: The building at 25 Brueckenstrasse in Swakopmund is acquired and construction work begins to turn the family house into a 11 bedroom Guesthouse. 1991: The Hotel Pension d'Avignon opens in Swakopmund. 1992: Daughter Margit d'Avignon supports Lieselotte d'Avignon, who is weakened by illness. 1993: Margit d'Avignon takes over Hotel d'Avignon. 2023: Niece, Sabine Fleiss takes over Hotel d'Avignon and is the current owner.

Our hotel is all about comfort, character & charm, and a warm, personal touch. We’ve blended the old with the new to create a space that feels a bit like coming home - a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. We offer 11 beautifully and individually decorated rooms – each with its own unique personality and thoughtful details to make you feel right at home. We are located right in the centre & heart of Swakopmund, just a short walk from the beach, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Back at the hotel, you can unwind in our peaceful garden, take a dip in the pool, or simply relax, recharge and soak up the atmosphere. Each morning, enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast, always included with your stay – featuring homemade goodies made with fresh ingredients from our garden. Secure on-site parking is available, so you can come and go with ease. WHY CHOOSE US 1. Owner run Hotel 2. Friendly and welcoming staff 3. Excellent location: Walking distance to beach and the center of town 4. Great customer service and attention to detail 5. Secure off street parking 6. Excellent abundant breakfast with fresh local produce 7. Swimming pool and peaceful garden

Explore Our Neighborhood Situated in the heart of Swakopmund, our location offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Just a short walk to the beach, popular bars, local restaurants, and main attractions—including the famous dunes—you’ll have everything within easy reach. The area is safe, central, and ideal for discovering the unique charm of this coastal town.