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Roof of Africa Hotel

124-126 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
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Roof of Africa Hotel
Ranked #15 of 20 hotels in Windhoek
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We were put in a very new room during a revamp. It was very nice but being next to staff quarters it was very noisy especially in the morning when staff were getting up and preparing for the day ahead. They seem to have no respect for clients. Service was generally shoddy and sometimes very slow. The car was secure... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The rooms at the Roof of Africa vary, and although clean, are oddly designed and the pine furniture gives an overall low budget feel. The first room I was offered was straight off the parking lot and unappealing to say the least. Fortunately moved to the interior area. Parts of the central garden are neat and charming, whereas other areas... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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Reviews in 82 cities Reviews in 82 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I left planning for where to stay in Windhoek until about the last minute, and when I actually started calling hotels, I was dismayed to find that either they didn't have the amenities I wanted (TV, restaurant, pool), or they were really expensive or way in the outskirts of Windhoek. I was thrilled to find Roof of Africa, and thrilled... More

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Darwin
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

The hotel is located within walking distance of the popular Joe’s Beer House. We had a clean, large, standard room with a safe, fridge & TV. The staff are lovely & let us check in 3 hours earlier as we arrived early. They were also very helpful when we needed to print & scan some documents. The WIFI access is... More

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Maputo
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

According to older versions of Southern Africa Lonely planet, Roof of Africa used to be a backpackers, and as such was described as ' a pleasant haven'. While the hotel was clean and service was good, the rooms are lacking in character, and the bar and restaurant look like any standard middle range business and small conference hotel. The staff... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011
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I have stayed at this hotel several times over the years and have always had a wonderful stay. The staff are always friendly and willing to assist. You can enjoy a drink or two at the fully stocked bar and the buffet meals are always a treat, there are several dishes to choose from so you should have no problem... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
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I stayed for 2 weeks in the Roof of Africa hotel during a business trip to Windhoek and I would definitely return. It's not the most modern hotel and certainly not very plush but I found it comfortable, clean and the staff I dealt with were all very courteous and professional. My room had a large bathroom (with a really... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010

This place is quite annoying: the rooms are not ok, old and dirty, there is no hot water in the shower even after waiting for a long.....long......time and the management just doesn't seem to care much at all. Arrogant people (!). Shameful to pick a name like they have done, honestly haven't had such a bad place in Africa before.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2010

We stayed here for 1 night at the beginning of an explore touring holiday. Our room was very basic but functional. Childrens room was a little better decorated. Positives. Bar and outdoor area were very nice with acceptable level of service. Clean Breakfast was adequate. Smooth check in and check out. Walking distance to Joes Beer House. Negatives Noisy. Rooms... More

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124-126 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
Price range (per night):* 80 AUD - 105 AUD

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