A family legacy of hospitality.
Hotel d’Avignon is a third-generation, family – owned boutique guest house where genuine Namibian hospitality meets timeless European charm.
Our passion is creating a peaceful home away from home for every guest who walks through our doors.
Whether you are visiting Swakopmund for adventure, business, or relaxation, we look forward to welcoming you with warm service, beautiful garden and thoughtfully appointed rooms.
Our history
1928
Lieselotte Ruebel was born. Hueffler, Reinland – Pfalz | Germany.
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1951
Emigrated to Southwest Africa on the ‘Bloemfontein Castle’ as a housekeeper for her great-aunt Lena Brumme who owned the Hotel Brumme 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.
1986
Hotel d’Avignon welcomes first guests
1989
The Hotel Pension d'Avignon is expropriated by the Windhoek city administration for public use, i.e., road expansion of the Van Rhiyn Str, Windhoek.
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
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.
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A peaceful retreat in the heart of Swakopmund.
