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Villa Vista is a smart, privately owned and run bed-and-breakfast establishment in a quiet area close to the centre of Windhoek. Its location is excellent, with contrasting views over the city bowl on one side and the rugged highlands to the west. Yet this peaceful retreat is also conveniently close to the heart of the lively capital. Villa Vista has a fresh modern feel, with supremely comfortable and stylish rooms, a lovely main area and swimming pool courtyard, and welcome extras like a cross-fit mini gym and sauna. A wonderful place to start or finish your Namibian travels.
From $70 person/night
The guesthouse's location feels calm and un-citylike, but it's close to fantastic shops and restaurants including Joe's Beerhouse - one of Windhoek's finest.
Breakfasts on the beautiful upper terrace are legendary. Be sure to try the mouthwatering Breakfast Pizza!
Villa Vista is more functional than fancy. If you can, go for a room with a view of the western highlands.
As you enter the tranquil reception area, you'll be forgiven for forgetting that you’re near the centre of Windhoek. The mood continues in the spacious guest lounge, which leads to a central courtyard and oasis-like swimming pool – a quiet place to relax after a day's sightseeing. Breakfast is served on the covered terrace, with views across the city to the distant mountains, and it’s a great spot to enjoy a sundowner or two before heading into town for dinner.
There are 14 double or twin rooms, including three self-catering units, set around the sheltered inner courtyard. Each room has a unique, freshly modern design, with calm earthy tones and crisp linens. A clever touch is the use of glass, candles and wood to bring a natural element to the otherwise contemporary interiors. Bathrooms are en suite, and most rooms have a bath as well as a shower. Ground-floor rooms have private patios; the upper rooms have small balconies.
Windhoek’s location in the centre of Namibia makes this city a gateway to some of the region’s most iconic wilderness areas and adventure hotspots. Day trips to the surrounding desert could include dune boarding, quad-bike tours, horse riding and mountain biking, and there are a number of nature reserves within easy driving distance. Closer to home, the city has a wide choice of restaurants, bars and shops, and there’s a small gym and sauna at the guesthouse.