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Reviews of Kate's Nest Guesthouse & Backpackers

4 Aristotles Street Academia, 9000 Windhoek, Namibia

#24 of 61 B&Bs and Inns in Windhoek

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Based on 392 B&B reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Super lovely place, I had a good time and the staff big ups! 🙌🏽 wonderful people who make you feel at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dust around the dorm-room house, it would have been nice if it was covered by grass or outside tiling.

    It was clean and has large open space for people to sit and chill especially around the dorm house area. It’s just simply lovely and cosy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    I would highly recommend this place for anyone making a trip to Windhoek, the staff’s always ready to help and make your
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows could use an upgrade as they were a little too worn out.

    It’s in a safe area and it’s not far from the mall and there are food stores nearby for a quick bite.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Clean & Affordable Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The direction when using public transport is an issue, you must help with google maps/gps. The amount wasn't as it appeared on bookings.com. The matress wasn't too comfortable or maybe its because it was my first time and only time in the dorms, maybe if I slept another it night I might have experienced something different...

    The staff was really helpful and friendly. The place was really clean and neat. I loved the books, there's variety of selections and there's plenty of space around to sit and relax whether inside or outside. I loved the decor.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear everything what happens in the hallway

    Nice staff, clean, perfect pick-up

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from city center but if you want a calm place to rest it will be good option.

    Quiet hostel with great stuff and kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Quite nice, wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small. Door on the bathroom didn't lock properly. Some repairs are needed.

    Lovely helpful staff. Pleasant accommodation.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    7.0
    Everything is fine except the room i got, it isn't exactly what i booked on the app
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receiving a room i didn't book.

    Everything except the fact that i received a room i thought i paid for.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Nice Place Wouid stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen broken has to use outside burners not good. Fix your stove inside geeeez. Getting in out gate was annoying they have to push a button vs getting your own code. And during winter stop opening and leaving the doors wide open, the staff shows up bundled up opens doors props then open in the mornings why would you do that we guests don’t want a cold place to wake up and move around! Think beyond yourself

    Staff very helpful and nice. Open grounds gated plenty of space.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very comfortable, and the bathroom included both a bathtub and a shower. I stayed in Swakopmund and really enjoyed the space. For the cold winter nights, I would suggest providing hot water bottles, they’re more eco-friendly and would help reduce energy consumption, especially since the air-conditioner’s heating function wasn’t very effective and blew cold air during the night. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen is big enough, but there's a somewhat limited amount of utensils available. Do expect some car noise on a Saturday night in certain rooms, if you have the window open, but the wind may drown it out. A car is handy, if you want to go to the city center.

    Friendly and welcoming staff, the place is very clean, spacious grounds, not too busy, when I was there. A good place to relax before and after your flight.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    7.0
    very nice place , peaceful and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    electricity went off

    It was a very nice place

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be far without a car. Room was next to the road but wasn't really an issue.

    If you don't have a car (I did) this place can be a bit more difficult, but they are very good at communicating to setup transport for you and have a free shuttle to town every day. This place truly is more of a guesthouse rather than a hotel, ample parking, big yard with barbecue and a pool and a bar with a nice kitchen and living room. Dorm beds were solid and would not wobble, each with tons of outlets and a small light with curtain. Good storage with a lockable bin beneath the bed as well. Pretty solid room by dorm standards.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Great place, when I needed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was 1 key to be shared by roommates, which can cause inconvenience.

    Liked everything. Stuff was very polite and professional , affordable, and in the right location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    8.0
    We had a good time
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a certain smell in the last room we slept at.

    Everything that it was good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    8.0
    Great place to unwind for a moment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bugs and power outages and dislike all shuttles very slow!

    The staff was awesome very attentive especially Lebowski and Josh on top of things for the minimal time I was there!!! But overall it was a great experience! Got to do everything I needed to do!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are bit close too each other,

    The coffee table was a plus, felt like home.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    7.0
    Stay was great. Thank you.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Clean room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Kate's Nest House is a cozy place, with friendly, flexible people working in it. The rooms are nice, and the shared facilities are as you'd expect.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed sheets not clean. Doors not sound proof.

    good location with a car. Spacious kitchen and dining room. Nice decor. Many bathrooms available.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    7.0
    I recommended, this place is very good for staying in short period and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    clean is good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable budget stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms had no air-conditioning or fans. It was too hot to be inside during the day.

    The guesthouse was well-maintained and clean. The staff were friendly and polite. I like their dedication to make my stay as comfortable as possible. The place is very much safe as well. It is a cozy little place to stay in budget!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's room for improvement in terms of staff introducing new visitors in the sharing rooms. Instead of just invading the space without courtesy to those who already are in the room. Greet people and inform them that you are bringing some company in the room.

    The environment was beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed it

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming place to overnight
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly and accommodating staff

    Stayed in December 2024

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