Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

Property class: 4
Hotel near NamibRand Nature Reserve

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Guests praised the nicely furnished rooms, comfortable beds, and the perfect location. Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is a 4.0-star hotel located in the city center of Windhoek, ideal for business travelers and urban explorers. The hotel features an outdoor pool and a terrace for relaxation. Guests can enjoy dining at 3 onsite restaurants and grab coffee at the coffee shop. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are also available. The nearest airport is Windhoek (ERS-Eros), and nearby attractions include the National Art Gallery and NamibRand Nature Reserve.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$134 nightly
The total price is $157
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

AVANI Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city.

Avani Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

Avani Suite

  • City view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through the window.

Avani Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 1410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a building through the window.

Avani Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

Avani Business Room

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000

What's nearby

  • Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tintenpalast - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Katutura Township - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 11 min drive
  • Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako) - 39 min drive
  • Windhoek Station - 16 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Krisjan's Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Slowtown Coffee Roasters - Windhoek CBD - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Windhoek Sky - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

  • Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is just 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Dunes Restaurant, which is one of 3 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a casino, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 173 rooms
    • Arranged over 16 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1973
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • 7 casino gaming tables
  • 132 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 44
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Dunes Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.
Oasis - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Pantry at Avani - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Stratos at Avani - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Growth 2050. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NAD 265 for adults and NAD 95 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NAD 350 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of AvaniSHIELD (Avani).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NAD 350 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, the 9881 square-foot casino features 132 slot machines and 7 gaming tables.

What is there to do at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino and nearby?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino has 3 bars and a casino, as well as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views.

What's the area around Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino like?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is in the heart of Windhoek, a short 6-minute walk from Christ Church and 11 minutes' walk from National Gallery of Namibia.

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Reviews

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, and varied with a wide selection of hot dishes. (13 reviews)
  • The restaurant on the top floor offers a beautiful view and serves good food with a pleasant atmosphere. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Fair

Check-in was an issue. It took close to 30 minutes to get us the keys after a long trip. Then, they also wanted to charge me 20% more than the quoted and confirmed price on Hotels.com. The TV didn’t work, and the rooms are old and need upgrading. The food was poor on their 15th floor restaurant…I should have brought a chainsaw for that salty steak. The only highlight was the location downtown, casino, and proximity to shopping. Will stay elsewhere next time in Windhoek
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10/10 Exceptional

I travel a lot and Avani has one of the best hotel breakfast experiences. It's also in a convenient location with nearby coffee/bakery shops and a small shopping center attached. I definitely recommend staying at this hotel if you are looking for a central location with plenty of shopping options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast, nice pool, excellent staff, thank you to the manager who sent our children drinks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modern. Staff extremely courteous and provide top service.
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10/10 Exceptional

My experience of it all was very good. Room clean, staff very friendly and professional. Breakfast very good, wide variety
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff are friendly and attentive. Unfortunately a couple of issues with the shower head and doors, but it was repaired in a timely manner. Overall it’s been a great stay. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place. Very modern hotel, great food and drink options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good location and facilities. Nice buffet for breakfast and dinner
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, a great roof bar, and convenient for walking Windhoek.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect to experience Windhoek and the modern facilities and friendly and helpful staff were appreciated on our first trip to an African country.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice to stay

Exactly what do you expect Great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good for business and holidays
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff going above and beyond.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Overall: Perfect location with excellent breakfast. Needs to improve: security at lobby.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Convenient location

Convenient location. Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was easy. Transportation from the hotel was easy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

It was a fantastic experiences, very good and beautiful hotel with all facilities, the service was 5 stars
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Simple hotel for a nights stay. Inside is great and restaurant bar on the top floor is very nice and drinks were good. Outside of the building is a bit tired but that doesn’t matter really. We had a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay!

All the staff were lovely and provided exceptional service. From Sylvester at front desk to room service staff, you were all fantastic! Well done!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service

All staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived late and left early - the hotel helped to arrange morning transportation for us on short notice and everything went as arranged, even last minute.
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8/10 Very good

Big rooms. Big bathroom. Both shower cabinet and bathtub. Plenty of storage space. Comfortable bed. Good pillows. Internal connection to mall.
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8/10 Very good

Further attention to detail needed in the rooms. Lights not working, condition of fittings, etc. Staff was friendly and professional.
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8/10 Very good

Nothing Special

Was centrally located. Service was ok. Nothing to write home about.
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8/10 Very good

recommendable

well managed hotel. nicely furnished, super clean rooms with very comfortable bed and bedding. very friendly and attentive staff (kuuoko, quinn leigh, and tisha were particularly helpful). breakfast buffet is fantastic, but unfortunately, during my entire stay there was no dinner buffet offered. wifi in my room was strangely erratic (perhaps better in other rooms near to router). in the looby wifi is always very good.