Capbon Guesthouse is a small, good-value stay at 10 Friedrich Giese Street in Klein Windhoek, a quiet residential area of the capital. It offers a garden, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a terrace, a restaurant, air conditioning and free self-parking, which matters a great deal for road-trippers. Pets are welcome, and a round-trip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Rooms range from Comfort and Exclusive Double rooms to a Classic Quadruple Room, family rooms and a two-bedroom Family Apartment with a garden view, plus a mobility-accessible room, so there are options for couples, groups and families. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge.
Location and getting around: Klein Windhoek is a leafy suburb east of the centre, calmer than downtown and a short taxi or drive from the main sights. Having your own car is handy, and free parking means you can leave a hire vehicle safely while you organise the next stage of your trip. The airport shuttle for a surcharge is useful on arrival, and tour operators for Etosha and Sossusvlei can usually collect guests from guesthouses like this, though you should confirm pickup details when you book.
The rooms and the grounds: the choice of room types makes it flexible. A comfort room with a queen bed suits couples, while the family apartment, with two bedrooms and room for six, is a good option for larger groups. The garden and pool are a real plus after a dusty drive, and the terrace is a pleasant place for a drink. The restaurant means you do not have to go out for every meal, though the suburb has places to eat nearby.
Who it suits: budget-conscious couples, families and self-drive travellers who want comfort without a hotel price tag. It is less suited to those who want a lively city-centre location or luxury service. Good to know: Expedia shows a 9.4 out of 10 rating from nine verified reviews, so the sample is small but very positive. Breakfast carries an extra charge, and pets are welcome, so mention an animal in advance. Book ahead in the dry season.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
- ✓Family apartment available
Good questions
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is listed, which suits self-drive travellers collecting a hire car.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, set in a garden with a terrace.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it.
