Zannier Hotels Omaanda

Your home before you venture off into the barren and beautiful Namibian Desert, this stylish boutique hotel is hidden away in the Eastern corner of Namibia’s capital and only proclaimed city, Windhoek.

The city itself is the seat of the country’s cultural and administrative powers but despite this, it remains one of the smallest capitals in the world with just 250,000 residents. The Olive reflects Windhoek’s small size, providing a cosy but luxurious bolt-hole with great access to the surrounding wilderness.

Reminders of the prevalent Namibian culture are spread throughout the hotel as the modern is combined with the traditional. Rough-hewn wooden benches sit on plush carpets around sculpted granite coffee tables, animal-skin rugs lay beneath large beds covered in crisp white cotton and wide glass doors lead out onto your personal terrace for a view across the small city.

Housed in a turreted castle built by Count Schwerin for his fiancee and with fabulous views over Windhoek, this Relais & Chateaux property is hands down the most luxurious place to stay in the capital city.

The sixteen rooms are contemporary and chic with a traditional twist, very well-equipped and highly comfortable. A quiet sanctuary in the midst of the city, the hotel’s gardens and pool are a joy to relax in and a nearby golf course means getting in a couple of holes before your flight home or a good way to begin your trip, is pleasingly straightforward.

A fantastic restaurant and with tables set up on the wonderful terrace outside, means very few guests choose to dine out.

This small, upmarket property is situated close to the Windhoek’s centre in a quiet, peaceful part of the city – ideal for a quick stopover before or after your safari experience.

Each room has a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite you to unwind and relax under Namibia’s open skies.

The Wellness Room offers a selection of professional services to help guests relax and de-stress after a long flight or for just the perfect end to an adventurous trip. The inside lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace in front of which to relax. The inviting open plan kitchen creates a homely feel, as well as turning out tasty meals for guests.

Whilst each of the ten rooms, one executive suite and one garden suite cater for the every need of the most discerning traveller, the emphasis remains one of simplicity and elegance.