N$85 Million Swakopmund Heritage Hotel Enters Construction
Ultimate.earth has started construction of The Bohlen, an N$85 million five-star heritage hotel in Swakopmund expected to create almost 200 construction jobs and 50 permanent positions.
SOURCE SIGNAL
Namibian tourism and conservation company ultimate.earth has started construction of The Bohlen, a five-star boutique hotel in central Swakopmund.
The project represents an investment of approximately N$85 million.
Construction began on 12 October 2026 following approval of the acquisition by the Namibia Competition Commission and approval of the building plans by the Swakopmund Aesthetics Committee, National Heritage Council and Swakopmund Municipality.
The development will restore and redevelop a heritage-protected property while incorporating modern hotel facilities.
The Bohlen is expected to open during the fourth quarter of 2027. The construction programme is projected to support almost 200 temporary jobs, while the operating hotel is expected to employ approximately 50 people.
COUNTRY IMPACT
The project converts tourism-investment intent into physical construction.
It expands Swakopmund’s future high-end accommodation capacity while preserving and commercially reusing an established heritage property.
Construction creates near-term demand for contractors, building materials, professional services and employment. Once operating, the hotel can support longer-term activity across hospitality employment, food supply, maintenance, transport, tours and other visitor services.
The expected opening remains a future target. The ultimate tourism contribution will depend on successful construction, the opening timetable, operating performance and continued demand for Namibian coastal travel.
RELEVANCE TO SUNGATE
The Bohlen is located in Swakopmund and has no direct connection to SUNGATE.
Its relevance lies in continued private investment in Namibia’s tourism and accommodation economy.
International visitors, investors and tourism-industry partners frequently move through Hosea Kutako International Airport before travelling to destinations elsewhere in Namibia.
SUNGATE is a 408-hectare master-planned mixed-use development adjacent to HKIA and positioned at the convergence of air, road and rail.
Growth in Namibia’s accommodation and visitor economy supports the wider aviation, transport, commercial-service and business-travel environment associated with the country’s principal international gateway. It does not imply a direct requirement for accommodation at SUNGATE.
SOURCE
Windhoek Express, “The Bohlen: Swakopmund’s N$85m heritage hotel takes shape,” 2 November 2026.