Located 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Windhoek, Roof of Africa Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can sit and relax at the shaded beer garden or swim in the outdoor pool. All rooms have a private entrance and a view of the surrounding tropical gardens. Some have a seating area which leads out to a balcony or small terrace. The thatched-roof, open-air restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast and an à la carte menu. The adjacent bar has a wide selection of beverages and guests can enjoy watching sport on the flat-screen TV. Roof of Africa has sauna and solarium facilities available. A 24-hour front desk can provide local tour and car rental information. Massages or other spa requirements can be arranged. Independence Avenue with restaurants and shops is only a 750-metre walk away. Eros Airport is a 8.7 km drive. An in house airport shuttle is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Snetler
    South Africa South Africa
    Well received, only stayed 1 night, left early so no breakfast
  • A
    Alice
    United States United States
    The room was spacious and clean, and the pool area was a lovely place for breakfast or an afternoon drink. The breakfast buffet was good.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always good here. Clean spacious rooms. Great bathroom. Friendly staff. Good bar. Secure parking. Easy walk to Joe's Beerhouse
  • Ayushg323
    India India
    I love this place!!! This was my second time staying here. With an in-house bar/restaurant, ROA has a great vibe, and the staff is amazing as always. They remembered me from my last visit, and the breakfast was served well.
  • Terence
    France France
    warm welcome of the group. good arganisation for the meals; friendly staff
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have stayed there before. It is my preferred location in Windhoek.
  • Patrick
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We searched a stay for the night and were lucky to get the three last available rooms. The staff was very welcoming and nice. Food was delicious and the in house brewed beer tasty! Happy that we could stay here!
  • Matti
    Finland Finland
    Fantastic, friendly attitude of the staff. Very good restaurant. Despite very cold nights in July, the room was warm enough.
  • Alvar
    Norway Norway
    Friendly staff in hotel with many facilities. The rooms are a bit small, except for the very nice bathrooms.
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They brewed their own beer, the swimming pool was great for my kids

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • German • Asian
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Roof of Africa Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot spring bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
Roof of Africa Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
NAD 355 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Studio Apartments are located within an enclosed area 2 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. A shuttle service operating between the apartments and the hotel is available on request.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Roof of Africa Hotel

  • Check-in at Roof of Africa Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Roof of Africa Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Pub crawls
    • Game drives
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Roof of Africa Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at Roof of Africa Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • Roof of Africa Hotel is 1.7 miles from the centre of Windhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Roof of Africa Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.