Protea Hotel Burning Shore

The Hotel

As the shifting sands of the Namib Desert swirl in time to an ageless rhythm, Protea Hotel Burning Shore rises above the wilderness in an oasis of calm, like a soothing balm upon the scorched earth. It is here, on the edge of one of the world's largest sand dunes, that visitors pay homage to the stark beauty of the Namib and the mighty expanse of the Atlantic.

The Burning Shore offers 4 Standard Rooms, 3 Luxury Rooms, 4 Superior Rooms and 1 Suite, on the beachfront at Longbeach, only 15km from either Swakopmund or Walvis Bay and 20 minutes from the nearest Regional Airport.

Dine at our in-house restaurant, which serves exquisite cuisine, or sit down for your favourite drink in the Cocktail Bar, or head to the deck for alfresco dining, with direct access to the beach. Various activities are on offer, from Quad-biking to Dolphin Cruises.

Facilities

Facilities and Services at Protea Hotel Burning Shore include:

Dining

The 60-seater restaurant serves exquisite, mouthwatering a la carte meals and is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Alternatively, head to the deck for alfresco dining, with direct access to beach.

Bar and Lounge

GUESTS can enjoy the views over cocktails or sundowners from the Cocktail Bar. In winter, the cozy fireplace in either the bar or private lounge offers a cozy retreat.

Other hotel facilities

Open parking, Internet facility (at nominal charge), Room Service from 07h00 until 22h00 daily and a porter service.

Sporting and Leisure

Nearby facilities include quad biking, golf, tennis, squash, horse riding, dune climbing, dune boarding (3km), dolphin cruises and bowls (15km).

Location

On the beachfront at Longbeach, between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, Protea Hotel The Burning Shore is only 15km from either town.

Directions from airport

1. Take C14 to Walvis Bay
2. Follow directional signage to Swakopmund
3. After 15kms, turn left at Longbeach turn-off
4. Follow Burning Shore signage to 4th Street

Activities

Protea Hotel Burning Shore hotel offers a host of activities ranging from Quad Biking, Fishing, Dolphin Cruises, Seal Colony Visits, Sky Diving, Dune Surfing and Camel rides.

Day excursions into the magnificent Thirstland include visits to:

• Sandwich Harbour
• Bird Island
• Walvis Bay Lagoon
• the Moon landscape
• Dune seven
• Marine safaris to Pelican Point Seal Colony and dolphin spotting.

In addition, horse trails, dune quad biking, fishing and scenic flights via the Skeleton Coast can also be arranged.

Rooms

Protea Hotel Burning Shore offers 12 spacious and comfortable rooms, comprising 4 Standard Rooms, 3 Luxury Rooms, 4 Superior Rooms and 1 Suite overlooking the beach.

Standard Rooms
Long Beach - Double Room
Wavecrest - Double Room
Pelican - Twin Room
Dunes - Double Room

Luxury Rooms
Kalahari - Family unit, with a small lounge, 1 double room, 1 twin room and a bathroom with shower and bath
Beachcomber - Family unit, sea facing, 1 double room, 1 twin room and a bathroom with shower and bath
Burning Shore - Double room, sea facing, with ensuite bathroom and a seperate outdoor entrance 

Superior Rooms
The Bay - Double Room, sea facing, with a lounge, balcony, double bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
Namib - Double Room, incorporating a lounge area with a private garden, and has an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
Restless Waves - Double Room, sea facing, with en-suite bathoom (bath and shower) and a separate dressing room)
Shiloh - Double room, sea facing, with  a lounge, balcony and en-suite bathroom with shower and bath

Suite
Peninsula - The Honeymoon Suite, sea-facing, with a large bedroom incorporating a private lounge, large balcony, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with shower and bath.

All rooms have the following facilities
Satellite TV
Tea/coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Electronic Safe
Writing desk
Direct-dial telephone

Please Note: Accommodation rates include breakfast.