Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000
  • Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
    1 min walk
  • Craft Market
    1 min walk
  • Zoo Park
    2 min walk
  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros)
    10 min drive

Room options

Avani Superior Room

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Avani Presidential Suite

  • 131 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Avani Suite

  • 76 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Avani Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

AVANI Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Avani Business Room

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Windhoek

A stay at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino places you in the heart of Windhoek, steps from Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino and Craft Market. .This casino hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Zoo Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Plaza Casino.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church - 7 min walk
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 12 min walk
  • Katutura Township - 12 min walk
  • Train Station - 16 min walk
  • Maerua Mall - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leo's At The Castle - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ekipa Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Avani Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a casino
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Windhoek hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Dunes Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Dunes Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM: NAD 265 for adults and NAD 95 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Dunes Restaurant
  • Oasis
  • Pantry at Avani
  • Stratos at Avani

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 7 casino gaming tables
  • 132 casino slot machines
  • Casino (9881 square feet of space)
  • Casino VIP room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Plasma TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NAD 265 for adults and NAD 95 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 350 per person (one-way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of AvaniSHIELD (Avani)

We should mention

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

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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 193 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lighting in the rooms was too dim. Could not see very well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received the warmest and friendliest greeting from Gabriel and Tisha at reception after arriving from our exhausting overnight travels. Their smiles instantly boosted our energy. They both went out of their way to elevate our check-in experience and we are grateful for their genuine desire to help their guests feel happy. Keep up the excellent work. We will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanaugh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri-Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lifts were not working. This was a huge inconvenience. You fumigated. You fumigated the first floor yet it was clear the chemicals and smell would protrude throughout the hotel as it indeed did. You did this so as to save money from having to close at all. Koekoe was excellent in her service and very nice. The noise from outside was remarkably loud and overbearing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is central to Windhoek; in fact when I put “Windhoek” into my Google maps, it ends up a block away from the hotel. The food on the roof is just a touch better than the fantastic view. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Every museum is within walking distance. The wifi works better than most places in Namibia and the room is temperature controlled. There is absolutely nothing negative to stare about my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
AC didn’t work properly, and after pointing out several times they didn’t fix it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy. Transportation from the hotel was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and facilities. Nice buffet for breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laura Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Very modern hotel, great food and drink options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ELMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adamou

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for business and holidays
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

BHIKHOOBHAI KIKA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heinrich, Swakopmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower door was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heinrich, Swakopmund

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, a great roof bar, and convenient for walking Windhoek.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Johnnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I Liked was the staff's ability to compensate for my mishandled room reservation. I liked the staff and breakfast buffet very much. I liked the three dining restaurants within the hotel. I liked that the mall was connected to the hotel. I liked the convience and central location of the hotel as well. What I didn't like was that my hotel reservation from expedia for the Presidential Suite was not honored even though I reserved it four months prior to my stay. I also didn't like that every room had an issue such as door or phone not properly. I also didn't like having to keep requesting face towels for the room daily (even after the room clean).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Obi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is perfectly located in heart of the city, where businesses are located. Ideal for people watching yet very peaceful. There is a mall attached the to the hotel so there is a number of activities there. At night, the area is peacefully quiet, with a couple of social lounges area within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023