Located in the heart of the business district, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino offers a vibrant retreat. With a casino VIP room, multiple gaming tables and slot machines, and three on-site restaurants serving everything from breakfast to happy hour. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services or connect to free in-room WiFi; guests rave about the helpful staff.
Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000
What's nearby
Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
NamibRand Nature Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Katutura Township - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Train Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 10 min drive
Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako) - 37 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
173 rooms
Arranged over 16 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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 on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–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.
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
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Policies
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 7-minute walk from Christ Church and 12 minutes' walk from NamibRand Nature Reserve.
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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews
Reviews
8,2
Very good
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9,0/10
Cleanliness
8,4/10
Staff & service
9,2/10
Amenities
8,2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 February 2025
Highly recommended
It was a fantastic experiences, very good and beautiful hotel with all facilities, the service was 5 stars
Rolly
Rolly, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
02 October 2024
Lively hotel in the center of Windhoek
dwight
dwight, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
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.
Ten Key
Ten Key, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 December 2024
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.
Jakob
Jakob, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Nice to stay
Exactly what do you expect
Great breakfast
ADOLFO
ADOLFO, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
09 October 2024
Decent downtime hotel with a very unprofessional check-in.
dwight
dwight, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2023
Great place to stay.
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
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.
Shanaugh
Shanaugh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
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!
Angus
Angus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 April 2024
Very good location and facilities.
Nice buffet for breakfast and dinner
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2024
We loved this place. Very modern hotel, great food and drink options.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
Check-in was easy. Transportation from the hotel was easy.
Myles
Myles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
Great central location
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2024
Very good for business and holidays
Adamou
Adamou, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
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.
Keri-Ann Marie
Keri-Ann Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
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.
JOHN
JOHN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2023
Spacious rooms, clean everywhere, attentive and friendly staff.
NORMAN
NORMAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 December 2022
Loved the accommodation, friendliness of staff, delicious breakfast and options, cleanliness of bedroom generally and bathroom specifically.
Joy
Joy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 November 2023
Friendly staff, a great roof bar, and convenient for walking Windhoek.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
17 September 2023
Convenient location
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 August 2024
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 :)
Sandeep
Sandeep, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
07 July 2024
Good
Laval
Laval, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
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.
Myles
Myles, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
08 August 2024
The lighting in the rooms was too dim. Could not see very well
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2023
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.