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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a casino

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000
  • Place, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, NamibRand Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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AVANI Mountain View Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

AVANI Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Presidential Suite

  • 1410 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Avani Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Superior Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Business Room

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

Avani Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Avani Mountain View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Avani Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Avani Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Avani Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Avani Room Double

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

AVANI Room Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Avani Business Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Windhoek

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino places you next to Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino and Craft Market. This 173-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a casino, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Katutura Township - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windhoek Station - 16 min walk
  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Slowtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ekipa Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Windhoek Sky - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a casino
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino features a casino, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NAD 350 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center.
Plasma TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 16 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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)
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of AvaniSHIELD (Avani).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

This hotel is located in Windhoek, just steps from Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino and Craft Market, and within a short walk of Tintenpalast. You'll also find National Gallery of Namibia and NamibRand Nature Reserve less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a casino at the property?

Yes, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino has a casino that's 9881 square feet and includes 7 gaming tables, 132 slot machines, and a VIP room.

Is there an indoor pool at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, 3 bars, and 3 restaurants.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino has 3 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino though service animals are welcome.

Does Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

The closest major airport to Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino is Windhoek (ERS-Eros), which is 2.8 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako), which is located 27.6 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino?

No, at Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 213 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Iliasbhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Further attention to detail needed in the rooms. Lights not working, condition of fittings, etc. Staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Akhter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Big rooms. Big bathroom. Both shower cabinet and bathtub. Plenty of storage space. Comfortable bed. Good pillows. Internal connection to mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans Ole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jakob

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Niraj, Kirkland

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent downtime hotel with a very unprofessional check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

dwight

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To say they have a swimming pool they could be done under the trade descriptions act, it was like a large bath 3mtrs by 1/12 mtrs at most, a dipping pool. Nice views at sunset from the roof bar Terrible music playing loudly in the street from 0700 until 0200 19 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

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

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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