Well located, close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Not your typical backpackers, more like a social sharehouse of 20 & early-30 somethings - which makes sense, given their focus on surfing specifically. For some, this is definitely a home away from home, with guests and volunteers staying longer periods of time. But it might not be for everyone, especially if you’re after more Namibian travel tips and onward advice.

The limited bathrooms have already been noted by previous reviews, but this is a known piece of feedback already being worked on.

Salty Jackal Backpackers is so nice, friendly and relaxing, I stayed 3 nights more. A small hostel roughly 20 minutes walk to the centre. Hostel has a nice courtyard with wooden tables and chairs and a comfy sofa to relax and /or meet other travellers. Hostel has 1 6-bed mixed dorm with wooden bunk beds. Private rooms are also available. A basic breakfast is included in the price and includes sireals, toast with butter-jam, eggs, tea/coffee, available between 7-9 am daily. Tea/coffee is available for free at all times. Reception closes at 8 pm, but the reception building is open 24/7. The hostel is fenced and a key is given to enter and exit both the hostel and dorm/private rooms. Dorm beds have plug and USB sockets next to bed, also a small light for reading. Lockers in dorm and a few hooks on the wall for hanging clothes, etc. Small mat on the floor. Large table in centre of the dorm. 2 bathrooms, one in the reception building, with toilet, paper provided. One shower in a bath and one sink. Plenty of shampoo/shower jell available, rails for hanging clothes/towels. Shower has hot water, reasonable power. Second bathroom is down some steps and around the back. A large bathroom with toilet, sink and shower in a bath. Toilet paper provided. Washing machine is in this bathroom. Staff can wash clothes, but a little expensive, about UK £10 per wash. Dry outdoors in courtyard. The hostel feels fairly secure and has two dogs that usually bark upon hearing/seeing anyone approaching the gate. There is also a back entrance with a free onsite car park. Dorm prices are reasonable, roughly 16 or 17 Euros per night, but increase during mid December to early January. Mainly young German staff who speak good English and are very friendly, helpful and help me organise tours and give good directions to the centre and to restaurants. Hostel has a small kitchen. Good fast free WiFi. A very friendly, relaxed hostel with a nice vibe. Would stay again.

Only two bathrooms and can be a long wait to use toilet if a guest is using shower. No rubbish bin in dorm. Bit of a walk to the town centre. Not the best hostel to stay at if people don't like or are afraid of dogs. Breakfast finishes at 9 am.

Comfortable beds with ensuite bathroom. Most of the other rooms are fairly close together, but you don't hear any noise at night as the guests are considerate and sleep early (to surf in the morning!). Staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was fairly good too.

The bathroom smelled a little bit but not enough to make you too uncomfortable.

Everything! Iris and Oliver as well all the staff are super cool and helpful. I must say is the most organized and clean backpackers hostel I’ve haver been. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, each room has its own labels in the fridge and cupboards. The breakfast is very good too. We were surprised to see everything was recycled and food leftovers for compost! Oliver and Iris took us to surf with them as well, couldn’t ask for better way of being received. we will come back!

everything perfect! nothing bad to say at all

Everything here was unreal and i had such a good time i ended up staying another week! The surfing is awesome-you can chill so hard in the sun-meet people from the town if ur lucky!

Nothing

Very friendly staff, excellent surfing coaching, great location, relaxed vibe

The pots in the kitchen were old, had mismatching lids and were difficult to cook with. The road noise at night was quite loud.

Great location, within walking distance to the city centre and to the beach. Nice hostel with cozy common areas. There are two dogs and a cat to make you company :)

The staff were super friendly and helpful. There is definitely a nice atmosphere at this hostel and the place is in a great location. Plenty of activities can be arranged directly through the hostel and I really liked the pets. I would highly recommend staying here.

Cozy place, the staff was lovely, convenient location, dogs are such cuties 😍

No bathroom/shower in the room and maybe not enough bathrooms for all the guests.

Great location in centre of town. Very secure with parking behind gate for those that drive. Would say it’s basic but you get what you pay for!