If you are looking for elegant luxury accommodation in Windhoek, top of the list is the Olive Grove guesthouse. This upmarket establishment is located close to the city centre and caters for discerning guests. Offering boutique-style accommodation in 11 stylishly decorated rooms; Olive Grove takes the concept of relaxation a step further with its in-house Wellness Room.
You are welcome to make use of this luxury guesthouse’s spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden to unwind or spoil yourself by booking in for a treatment at their Wellness Room. Trained therapists are on hand to administer beauty sessions, professional massages and other de-stressing treatments.
All of the luxury rooms are stylishly decorated and have their own private verandas with tables and chairs for private dinners or you are welcome to relax in the comfortable inside lounge with its welcoming fireplace on chilly nights. Lunch and dinner are normally served outdoors and complemented with a handpicked selection of South African wines. View the chefs preparing your á la Carte lunch or four-course dinner in the stunning open-plan kitchen.
Olive Grove promises luxury, boutique-style accommodation in Windhoek’s city centre.
Guest facilities at Olive Grove include the on-site restaurant, swimming pool and use of the beautiful gardens. The Wellness Room, a guest spa, offers a selection of professional massage and beauty treatments. A computer is available for guests who need to check emails or go online.
There are three standard and seven luxury rooms at Olive Grove plus one executive suite. The rooms are stylishly decorated and come with all the amenities you could wish for including air-conditioning, telephones, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities, a mini-bar, snack bar and a wall mounted safe. The quality of the finishes shows in the choice of down duvets and 100% cotton sheets. Each luxury room has its own large veranda with table and chairs for private dining. The executive suite includes a private lounge and dining area, separate bedroom and luxury bathroom. This suite is suitable for business travellers who need to hold meetings or run their office while staying in Windhoek or those looking for an extra luxurious stay.
A laundry service is available, there is secure on-site parking and your hosts are happy to arrange shuttle services to various destinations for you.
If you have chosen to stay at Olive Grove, the first activity you should undertake is to book one of their ‘wellness’ packages from the in-house therapists. The beauty treatments and massages on offer are designed specifically to help you destress and relax on your holiday.
Further afield there is plenty to do in Windhoek and the surrounding areas. Adrenaline junkies should book for dune or sandboarding trips, paragliding or quadbiking excursions or take to the skies in a hot air balloon. History buffs will be in their element here visiting the museums and monuments depicting the rich intermingling of European and African history. Relax in the evening at a performance at one of Windhoek’s theatres – shows regularly include concerts, musicals and ballet performances.
Get out of the city with a day trip to the hot springs at Gross Barmen or hike into the mountains around the city. If you are not scared of bats venture into the Arnhem caves, the longest in the country. One activity that is obligatory for visitors to Namibia is to spend some serious time studying the stars. Because of the unpolluted skies, the beauty of the night sky is available for all to view even without telescopes.
Olive Grove Guesthouse is situated close to the city centre, in close proximity to the shops and attractions of Windhoek.
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