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 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
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
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
16 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Built in 1973
Smoke-free property
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
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
Property 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
Property is also known as
Hotel Kalahari Sands
Kalahari Sands
Kalahari Sands Casino
Kalahari Sands Hotel
Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino
Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino Windhoek
Kalahari Sands Windhoek
AVANI Windhoek Hotel Casino
AVANI Hotel Casino
AVANI Windhoek Casino
AVANI Casino
Kalahari Sands Hotel And Casino
Kalahari Sands Hotel Windhoek
Avani Windhoek Windhoek
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Hotel
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Windhoek
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Hotel Windhoek
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Marcelo
Traveled with partner
May 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
AC didn’t work properly, and after pointing out several times they didn’t fix it
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).
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.