Cresta Lodge Gaborone

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a fitness center

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Located in central Gaborone, Cresta Lodge offers a refreshing outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a coffee shop. Guests enjoy the peaceful garden, terrace, and free in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AED 224
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Standard Queen Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Samora Machel Dr, Gaborone

What's nearby

  • Serondela Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Game City Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • River Walk Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Botswana - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Botswana National Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Main Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sanitas Tea Garden - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cresta Lodge Gaborone

Hotel in the city center
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Cresta Lodge Gaborone. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 160 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 210 for adults and BWP 105 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 210 for adults and BWP 105 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cresta Gaborone
Cresta Lodge
Cresta Lodge Gaborone
Gaborone Cresta Lodge
Gaborone Lodge
Cresta Lodge Gaborone Hotel Gaborone
Cresta Lodge Gaborone Hotel
Cresta Lodge Gaborone Gaborone
Cresta Lodge Gaborone Hotel Gaborone

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Lodge Gaborone have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Lodge Gaborone?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Lodge Gaborone on 4 November 2025 start from $70.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cresta Lodge Gaborone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cresta Lodge Gaborone?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Lodge Gaborone?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cresta Lodge Gaborone?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Cresta Lodge Gaborone provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Cresta Lodge Gaborone located?

Located in the heart of Gaborone, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Somarelang Tikologo, University of Botswana, and Gaborone Dam. Gaborone Government Enclave and River Walk Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Cresta Lodge Gaborone Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tshepo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good hotel with good food & service.

Great hotel, great food. Just wish there give their wooden furniture a touch up of lacquer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastique

Séjour fantastique à tous les niveaux. Ce jardin autour de l hôtel est un petit paradis. La chambre, la restauration et les services sont excellents
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Gut gelegene Lodge mit schoenem Garten und Pool. Leider war das erste Zimmer, dass man mir gegeben hatte, frisch gestrichen und roch entsprechend. Das zweite Zimmer war gegenueber einer Wand voller Klimaanlagen und dementsprechend laut. Erst das dritte Zimmer war ok. Das Essen im Restaurant war eher mittelmaessig, Kartoffeln z.B. nicht durchgekocht, was deshalb ein Probelm ist, da die Lodge recht weit vom naechsten Restaurant entfernt liegt. Das Hotelpersonal war zwar hilfsbereit, wirkte aber dabei etwas uninterressiert. Insgesamt Mittelmass.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great value for money. Super clean and neat. Modern and updated. Seamless check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niclaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary

Perfect really, above expectations. Extraordinary food ans personell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and quite, needs a bit of updating

Check in was quick and efficient. Staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is located in a quieter part of the city, so there was hardly any noise. The room was large enough, but the bathroom can do with a bit of updating, it was clean, just a bit tired. Breakfast was ok, it might be a bit helpful to have a menu so that people can order, rather than just verbally listing whatever is available to someone( this could just have been a one off as my stay was during the COVID-19 epidemic). There is ample parking with secured entry. check out was unremarkable- quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service by reception and laundry staff. They were friendly and very welcoming, understanding and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed before, great all round and tremendous value. The GM made himself known, a top man. When
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean open space. Not far located from the cbd. The room are spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

U

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenience and closer to lots of amenities mhhhhhdhdhhdhdhshhdhdhhdhdhdhhd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good

Experience was good. A bit of maintenance would be good....re-painting doors, fixing old knobs etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was spotless and the service very professional and very helpful. It was a wonderful experience, beyond expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Guest

The hospitality from the staff was excellent. Really friendly, accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lambert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel with great staff

The hotel is conveniently located and provides for a free airport pick-up and drop-off. The rooms and breakfast are good value for money. Internet could be better. The staff is extremely pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Tolu, Houghton, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am not happy about the fact that I got in a day alter due to flight delays and I was still charged for Tuesday night. They said Expedia had charged me and there was nothing they could do about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kurt, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Business hotel

Always good for Business
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Hope, Greater Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel and very welcoming

The whole staff was very welcoming and helpful at all times. The hotel was very clean. The food was excellent. I really enjoyed staying in the hotel and would not mind staying there again. The cleaning was outstanding and the staff was very helpful at all times. The surrounding is also very peaceful and relaxing. I would like to say thank to everyone at Cresta for making my trip exciting and welcoming. Thank you.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Friendly and efficient Clean business style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cresta Gaborone nice hotel off of downtown

Convenient for business with Airport shuttle and hearty breakfast. Pleasant staff are genuinely interested in helping out and dealing with any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel, good wifi

The last time I stayed at this hotel was a few years back, and the wifi connection was bad, hence I stayed at other hotels after that. However, this round, too my pleasant surprise, the wifi connection has improved tremendously - this is especially crucial for someone like me who needs to get work done on the go and stay connected with my office back home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good hotel, a little tired, far from center. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reginah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stay was amazing and welcoming

8/10 Good

mariano, madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel agradable , amplias instalaciones.

Zona tranquila de la ciudad. Necesitas coche para moverte
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cresta Lodge - a last resort!

Not sure why we give Cresta hotels a second chance, this is not the first time they've disappointed. After driving four-and-a-half hours from Tonota and looking forward to a drink in the bar / garden area, we were informed that it was closed to hotel guests because of a function. Having booked a non-smoking room, this also meant I couldn't smoke my cigar that evening. Cresta always seem to put short-term profits before the enjoyment of their paying hotel guests - I won't mention what happened in the Cresta Marang (Francistown) a couple of years ago. If we'd had known the garden bar was closed, we would have booked elsewhere - having a few drinks in the inside cafeteria area is most definitely no substitute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017