Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino

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Minor Hotels
7.8 (55 reviews)
Nyerere Drive North, Gaborone , Gaborone , BW
267-361-6000

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Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Clubhouse
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Casino
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious room
Clean room
Cons:
Poor check-in experience
Rude staff member

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
The room was spacious and clean, indicating good cleanliness standards.
Service
5.8
Check-in experience was poor and staff member was rude; customer service could be improved.
Location
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.3
The room was spacious, indicating good room quality.
Amenities
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall it was ok, indicating a moderate experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in 24-hour room service, 2 on-site restaurants, and a poolside bar for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Recreational Activities

Enjoy outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a casino for a fun-filled stay.

Convenient Location

Located in the heart of Gaborone, with popular attractions like the University of Botswana and Botswana National Stadium within walking distance.

Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.A stay at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino places you in the heart of Gaborone, within a 15-minute walk of University of Botswana and Botswana National Stadium. This casino hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Serondela Reserve and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nogatsaa and Tchinga.

Important information:

  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: GBE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 55 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 5.8
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.3
M
Muhammad Noor
10
Pros:

The entire experience was amazing, all the staff were amazing, always willing to help and go out of their way. Highly highly recommend.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Robertson
10
Pros:

Excellent property fir the business man

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Check in wasnt a good experience, it took a long time to check in, one of the staff members was very rude. Room was spacious and clean. They could do better in customer service. Overall it was ok

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Ambuj
6
Pros:

Not worth the price

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Christopher
8
Pros:

Only one slight criticism, no information in the rooms regarding opening hours for breakfast, lunch etc, and checkout time, also no information on tours operating from the hotel. Apart from that I found the staff very efficient and helpful.

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Akhter
6
Pros:

Has no lift.
Generally in need of renovation and maintenance.
Limited choice of restaurants.

2025-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Short stop at the end of a longer trip
Pros:

Comfortable one-night stay. The room was well furnished and in decent condition, though the AC was a bit tricky. Bathroom was very modern. The hotel has a nice decor,but some areas are showing signs of age. The pool area is nice and large, but could have been a but cleaner and needs new or more modern loungers and seating options. The food menu at the bar was limited, and the food was ok - not the best we had in Botswana, but not bad either.

There was a DJ by the pool that was very loud (as seems to be typical in Botswana) but this finished at around 22:00 so did not disturb our sleep.

There is no lift, but the staff did help by bringing our luggage up to our 1st floor room.

2024-12-28 • via Nuitee
M
Mati
8
Pros:

Above average experience

2024-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Adriaan
2
Terrible
Pros:

Very noisy on the street. Aircon is so noisy you have to turn it off. The restaurant was not open so you had to sit by the pool where some local DJ played loud music that was not to my liking. It was windy and cold. I believe the kitchen burnt down a while ago but noone informed me on booking. Left early...

2024-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Warm and friendly enviriment with style and class! Front desk, check-in, restaurants, staff members make you feel home!

2023-10-18 • via Nuitee
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William
8
Pros:

The hotel is quite safe. The is more to be desired about the food service. Restaurant is closed at the weekend.

2023-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Dean
4
Pros:

The hotel is at the top of the range for price. Booked to rooms for government meetings, and one had no hot water..zero! Not an amenity on would even expect was in question??

Issue was reported, not fix fixed, and zero compensation or customer service….full rate, and a sorry about that???

Completely unacceptable at rate.

2023-02-28 • via Nuitee
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brendan • partner
8
Pros:

Very busy hotel so a lot of noise. Our room had a door to the next room and whilst locked, we could hear our neighbors movements very easily

2022-09-13 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • partner
10
Pros:

Pleasant building and amenities. Room was good sized and comfortable. Staff are pleasant and efficient.

2022-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
I
Pros:

I really had very good stay and the room was very clean but i had a problem with the breakfast it was not up to the standard expected. i had asked for treat since it was on my birthday and i didn't receive it like in other hotels they do sing and give a small piece of Cake for the treat.

2022-02-04 • via Nuitee
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Ronny
10
Good stay
Pros:

It was a nice stay, the staff was friendly and the breakfast great. The room was clean and comfortable.

2021-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Elise • self
8
Pros:

Avani was a very pleasant stay. Comfortable, clean and friendly staff. Was perfect location for my trip home after so many years.

2020-03-16 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Service
Pros:

Lovely hotel but the service can be a bit slow.

2020-02-21 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Lovely Hotel. Will stay again

2019-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • partner
6
Pros:

I did not have hot water for my shower, asked for room service and it did not arrived . The street level room was very noisy - at 330 am people were outside speaking loudly right by our window

2019-11-18 • via Nuitee