About

As the shifting sands of the Namib Desert swirl in time to an ageless rhythm, The Burning Shore Country House 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.

Having recently achieved fame by one of the world's most famous Hollywood couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were GUESTS of the hotel whilst on their visit to Namibia, The Burning Shore is African Pride Hotels' first 5 star property outside of South Africa.

The Burning Shore offers seven Standard Rooms, 3 Luxury Rooms and one Suite, all enjoying private bathroom facilities on the beachfront at Longbeach, only 15km from either Walvis Bay or Swakopmund airports.

The Burning Shore has a sixty-seater restaurant, which serves exquisite cuisine. GUESTS can also enjoy the view from the Pleasure Flights Cocktail Bar, or head to the deck for alfresco dining, with direct access to the beach. The hotel offers a host of activities, from Quad-biking to camel rides.

Location

On the beachfront at Longbeach, between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, 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

Rooms

The Burning Shore offers 11 spacious and comfortable rooms, comprising 7 Standard Rooms (2 of which share a bathroom, making them ideal for families), 3 Luxury Rooms and 1 Suite overlooking the beach.

Standard Rooms

1. Pelican - Twin Room
2. Dunes - Double Room
3. Kalahari 1 - Double Room
4. Kalahari 2 - Twin Room (These two to be used as 1 Family Unit or a triple room as it has shared bath and shower facilities)
5. Beachcomber 1 - Double Room
6. Beachcomber 2 - Twin Room (As for Kalahari 2) - sea facing
7. Wave Crest - Double Room, sea facing, en-suite with shower and small dressing room

Luxury Rooms

1. The Bay - Double Room, sea facing, with a lounge, balcony, bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
2. Namib - Double Room, incorporating a lounge area with lounge suite and has an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath
3. Restless Waves - Double Room, sea facing, with en-suite bathoom (bath and shower) and a separate dressing room)

Suite

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

All rooms have the following facilities

1. Balcony (only for the two family rooms)
2. Satellite TV
3. Tea/coffee making facilities
4. Hairdryer
5. Iron & Ironing Board (via the Housekeeping Department)
6. Safety Deposit Box
7. Writing desk
8. Direct-dial telephone

Facilities

Facilities and Services at The 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 Pleasure Flights 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).

Activities

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

Day excursions into the magnificent Thirstland include visits to:

1. Sandwich Harbour
2. Bird Island
3. Walvis Bay Lagoon
4. the Moon landscape
5. Dune seven
6. 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.

Fine 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.