Hotel Thule

Location

Hotel Thule is located in Windhoek, Namibia.

Perched on a hilltop in the suburb of Eros, it overlooks the city of Windhoek and the surrounding mountains, providing panoramic views and offering a tranquil, exclusive location.

The hotel is approximately 4 km drive from the city centre, and a 40-minute drive away to Hosea Kutako Airport. 

About Hotel Thule

Hotel Thule features a restaurant and bar, has a pool, lovely garden, a gift shop and a tour desk. The hotel also has meeting and banquet facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Some History about how the Hotel came about:

Hotel Thule once was a luxury home on a Windhoek hilltop. Fascinating are still the sweeping views across the city and the mountains beyond. The residence’s name Thule has been retained and was changed to Hotel Pension Thule and later to Hotel Thule. 

The luxury home was built by construction and property development millionaire Edmund Lafrenz in 1960, for himself and his wife Liselotte. The exclusive ambience was completed by the mysterious mansion perched on a high hilltop and guarded by stately palm trees.

During 2000 this exceptional piece of real estate came onto the market. Windhoek construction and tourism entrepreneur Wolfgang Egerer initially had the idea to refurbish the residence with the view of selling it, and to develop the property in the form of a number of top luxury apartments. After consulting the architect, Piet Odendaal of Büro Odendaal Architects, Odendaal concluded that this magnificent property could not be reserved for exclusive use only. It was carefully considered that the establishment of a hotel pension would take an appeal to the general public to enjoy the facilities and breath-taking views. It was experienced positive and the pension has become a 4 star hotel. 

“The construction is sound, and we were able to retain the original timber frames” said the late Wolfgang Egerer, who like Edmund Lafrenz before him, has made a name for him in the construction industry. A selection of photographs of the original Lafrenz home is displayed in their public areas.

We trust that you feel at home in the luxury exclusive ambience of Hotel Thule.

According to a Nordic legend Thule refers to a place where reality and imagination meet. “Thule” is a mythical place which exists at the frontier of reality at “the edge of the world, the place where the real and the imaginary touch.”

Food and Drink

The Terrace and Sundowner Bar offer the ideal place for a Namibian style sundowner or cocktail, or a delicious light meal, best enjoyed whilst watching the sunset over Windhoek.

The in-house On the Edge Restaurant not only offers international style cuisine with a Namibian flavour, but also a spectacular view of the city of Windhoek. 

The adjoining balcony is ideal for dining, whilst admiring the star-lit skies above.

Breakfast is also served in the main Restaurant.....

Start the day with a scrumptious breakfast or order a breakfast pack like we do. We leave very early for Etosha, so we like to preorder our breakfast packs the night before.

We enjoyed many scrumptious meals during our many stays at Hotel Thule.

Accommodation

Hotel Thule has 25 rooms (Single, Twin, Double and Family) all with en suite bathrooms...

They are fully air-conditioned, have a tea and coffee station, a mini bar (on request), a safe, satellite television as well as free Wi-Fi connectivity. 

They are spacious and elegantly furnished with comfortable seating and workstation.

Activities

There is a small swimming pool available for residents to relax round or take a tour round Windhoek city.

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Thule in Windhoek with its breathtaking, panoramic views of the city from its hillside location. We found the staff are friendly and helpful. We have never had a bad experience over the many years we have visited this lovely place.

Hotel Thule is frequently described by other guests- as a great spot for relaxation, offering a nice, quiet environment with good food, though some visitors note the decor is slightly dated and the restaurant may have limited Sunday hours. 

Commonly Mentioned Highlights:

• Unbeatable Views: Guests frequently highlight the, "one of the best views in town" from the terrace and rooms.
• Staff and Service: Reviews often mention, "very friendly welcome" and helpful service at the reception.
• Rooms: The rooms are generally described as spacious, clean, and comfortable, with some offering easy ground-floor access for luggage.
• Atmosphere: Known as a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment, making it a popular choice for a last night in Namibia.
• Pool and Terrace: The poolside area is appreciated for its relaxing, scenic setting

HOTEL THULE CONTACT DETAILS:
1 Gorges Street 
Eros, Windhoek
Telephone: +264 61 371 950
Telephone: +264 83 372 0600
reception@hotelthule .com
reservations@hotelthule.com

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