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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel perfect for exploring Windhoek

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Exterior
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
Exterior
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, NamibRand Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Katutura Township
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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AVANI Mountain View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

AVANI Mountain View Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Avani Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Avani Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Avani Presidential Suite

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

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Avani Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Avani Superior Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Avani Business Room

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

Avani Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Avani Mountain View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Avani Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Windhoek

Central Windhoek getaway .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino and Craft Market. Zoo Park and Plaza Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zoo Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tintenpalast - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Katutura Township - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windhoek Station - 16 min walk
  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krisjan's Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ekipa Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slowtown Coffee Roasters - Windhoek CBD - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

4-star Art Deco hotel perfect for exploring Windhoek
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A casino, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Windhoek hotel is smoke free.

  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1973
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NAD 265 for adults and NAD 95 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 132 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 7 gaming tables
  • Casino (9,881 square feet of space)
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of AvaniSHIELD (Avani)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino to the airport?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is 2.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Windhoek (ERS-Eros) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino on Jun 27, 2026 start from $135, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have an airport shuttle?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NAD 350 per person, one-way.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NAD 265 for adults and NAD 95 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

During your stay you can enjoy the 9881 square-foot casino on site, featuring 132 slot machines and 7 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a pool?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like pool views, brunch, and happy hour.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino to downtown Windhoek?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is 0.1 mi away from Windhoek Central.

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 233 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, nice pool, excellent staff, thank you to the manager who sent our children drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a good idea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and modern. Staff extremely courteous and provide top service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIGIST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience of it all was very good. Room clean, staff very friendly and professional. Breakfast very good, wide variety
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the accommodation, friendliness of staff, delicious breakfast and options, cleanliness of bedroom generally and bathroom specifically.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NORMAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, clean everywhere, attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lively hotel in the center of Windhoek
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff going above and beyond.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADOLFO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice to stay

Exactly what do you expect Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanaugh

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Niraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall: Perfect location with excellent breakfast. Needs to improve: security at lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adamou

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

10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

It was a fantastic experiences, very good and beautiful hotel with all facilities, the service was 5 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ten Key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far too busy and noisy. I was offered an upgrade, as expected that was because something was wrong with the upgraded room I was offered - it was above the restaurant, and I could hear the extraction fans and air con whirring noisily. The room itself was OK. Pretty much a clone of the international hotel style. But nothing special. Parking (for my motorcycle) was in a publicly accessible multistorey next door. The security guard was great, and looked after my bike all night. Windhoek city is a bit disappointing too. Museum closed. Hard to get around. I got propositioned by a young lady in the cafe! That's never happened to me before. Not sure what to think. I said I had to phone my wife, so was too busy. Instead I went round to the supermarket and bought a cheap dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026