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Essence of Africa Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Windhoek with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Budget Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Essence of Africa Guesthouse captures vibrant local culture with thoughtful comforts. Enjoy freshly prepared morning meals, drinks at the bar, or use the barbecue facilities. Practical amenities include complimentary WiFi and self-parking.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Budget Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Delux Family room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Delux Family room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Delux Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels

Delux Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Goudsnip Street, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000

What's nearby

  • Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Train Station - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Maerua Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Katutura Township - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jonnos Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kentucky Fried Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Leona - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Essence of Africa Guesthouse

Property highlights
Essence of Africa Guesthouse provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Essence of Africa Guesthouse boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NAD 80 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NAD 100 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of NAD 100.00 per stay
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NAD 80 per person
  • Pet deposit: NAD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: NAD 100 per pet, per night

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 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
This property accepts cash

Property is also known as

Essence Africa Guesthouse Windhoek
Essence Africa Guesthouse
Essence Africa Windhoek
Essence Of Africa
Essence of Africa Guesthouse Windhoek
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Essence of Africa Guesthouse Guesthouse Windhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence of Africa Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of NAD 100.00 per stay and a fee of NAD 100 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Essence of Africa Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Essence of Africa Guesthouse located?

Situated in Windhoek, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School, Wernhil Park, and Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino. Old Magistrates’ Court and Plaza Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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