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Essence of Africa Guesthouse

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioner, and a curtain.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a plant and fruit, a painting on the wall, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a counter.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink.
A room with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, two black chairs, a red cushion, and a wall clock.
An open door leading into a hallway with a tiled floor and a metal gate on the right.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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9 Goudsnip Street, Windhoek, Khomas, 9000
  • Place, Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Post Street Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Budget Double Room

A bathroom with a toilet, bathtub, and a shower.

Budget Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Delux Double Room

A small bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet, and a mirror.

Delux Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Delux Family room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror.

Delux Family room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Windhoek

At Essence of Africa Guesthouse you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Wernhil Park. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Windhoek guest house, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from UNAM Leisure Centre and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Post Street Mall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Zoo Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Christ Church - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Windhoek Station - 10 min drive
  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC Southgate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slowtown Coffee Roasters - Windhoek CBD - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Essence of Africa Guesthouse

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Essence of Africa Guesthouse also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Windhoek guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Essence of Africa Guesthouse offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Windhoek guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NAD 100 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of NAD 100.00 per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Essence Africa Guesthouse Windhoek

Essence Africa Guesthouse

Essence Africa Windhoek

Essence Of Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

Yep, Essence of Africa Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

As of 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence of Africa Guesthouse on 11 Sept 2026 start from AU$65, 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 Essence of Africa Guesthouse serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essence of Africa Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Essence of Africa Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Nelito

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

Very quiet

I like the guest house and can recomend it. It's not really at the city town but close to Windhoek town center. Suitable for couple band Honey moon .Taximan struggled to find the location but easily find it when picked me to the airport. It's close to the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018