Kate's Nest Guesthouse & Backpackers

The service was poor as well as the breakfast. The room was filled with water the next morning overall was the room and the location fine..

The place is very clean, rooms are neatly organized and comfortable. Customer service is excellent. Loved it.

As a local who travelled back to my home country before looking for something more permanent. I booked a stay at Kate's nest. The facilities were decent, well kept and the staff were amazing. The guesthouse is conveniently located close to several amenities as well as a short drive to central town and malls. The only issue, was either fellow traveller's that would not clean up after themselves: especially in the kitchen. Otherwise, I had a fantastic short stay at Kate's, I would definitely recommend them.

I just stayed briefly at Kate's Nest Guesthouse for 1 night during my travels from Canada to Namibia, but had a great experience. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful, they gave me a nice tour, and my accommodations were great. I stayed in the dorm style accommodations and met a guy from Liberia, who was super friendly. The night guard was also great and we had a nice conversation. It's a nice location with friendly people, and if I am in Windhoek in the future, I will definitely stay again!

It was a wonderful experience, the staff are really welcoming and helpful, especially Ms. Angela. The accommodation is kept clean, in a nice, quiet environment. 10/10

Very very very cosy and neat place! The place is a real Gem! In a quiet area in Windhoek situated in a cul de sac and central to wherever we needed to be in Windhoek. The staff are friendly and helpful and they offer a washing service to clients. The place has a nice lounge with fireplace for the cold nights and an outside lapa with braai and stocked bar. The prices for the stay is so affordable we will definitely go again! The owner is opening a school friendly facility next to the Guesthouse which can take a group of 20 people. The owner stays behind the property and always willing to help (like lending a potjie when we wanted to have a potjie for supper)

I had a great stay at Kate's Nest The room was clean, the service was good and the stuff were friendly. The pool makes for a great pass time during the hot weather. Also transport is made available should you need to go somewhere.

"********** is a universal language"... This establishment is mostly all female staffed and they have short comings with their communication skills which are less than professional. My experience with them was one of passive aggressiveness and downright irritability. Instead of communicating any issues they had with me, they resorted to unwelcoming glances and undignified demeanours. They even once talked about me like I wasn't in the room. My stay was 7 days long, and to say I couldn't wait for it to end would be the understatement of understatements. This is a place one should only spend a day or two in only ...so you're not subjected to their unprofessional communication tactics. Also, their WiFi sucks.

If I were 25, I would have loved Kate’s Nest without reservations. Unfortunately, those days are long behind me, and today, I prioritize a comfortable bed in a quiet room over the social camaraderie with fellow travelers. Kate’s is a cozy, backpacker-style establishment with both dormitories and private rooms. Excellent communal areas, such as a pool, bar, and kitchen facilities, are available. The friendly staff at the reception are more than willing to assist with ordering takeout, which can be enjoyed in a sort of dining area. In short, the emphasis is on providing guests an opportunity to connect with each other while keeping costs relatively low. Notably, the room rates are very reasonable. However... the mattress on my bed was lumpy, causing discomfort in my back. The room doors are paper-thin, making all sounds from the rest of the hotel distinctly audible. Cooking odors also permeate through the cracks. At half-past seven in the morning, the first plane landed at the little airport a few hundred meters away. But by then, I was already awake, as the curtains are so thin that sunlight fills the room well before six. If you align more with the 25-year-old backpacker, Kate’s Nest comes highly recommended. If you lean more towards a comfortable middle-aged traveler, it might be better to spend a bit more for a room closer to downtown Windhoek