Cresta Lodge Gaborone

Hotels
7.9 (235 reviews)
Samora Machel Drive , Gaborone , bw

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Great value for money
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Long room service wait
Odors in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Positive mentions of clean rooms, but some complained about odors.
Service
8.51
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.05
Generally favorable, but some complaints about distance from key areas.
Room Quality
7
Mentioned as outdated by some reviews; issues with amenities noted.
Amenities
7.03
Facilities and offerings were deemed lacking in modernity.
Value for Money
8.49
Frequent praise for pricing relative to the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Consistently good breakfast mentioned, enhancing the overall stay.
Overall Experience
8.01
Positive commentary overall, with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:52

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 2.5 km from Gaborone's central business district, Cresta Lodge Gaborone offers a perfect blend of accessibility and tranquility for your stay.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience air-conditioned rooms and suites equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.

Dining and Leisure Options
Indulge in delicious meals at Chatters Restaurant, unwind at The Lodge's Sports Bar, or grab a light bite at the Terrace Cafe. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or host events at the Marakanelo Conference Centre.

Book your stay at Cresta Lodge Gaborone now and enjoy a seamless blend of comfort and convenience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GBE

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for BWP 144 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 235 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.05
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Bakwena • extended_group • bw
5
Pros:

I liked the staff at the reception and at the kitchen . The chef knows their work and the waiters.

Cons:

I dint like the idea of putting one water bottle even though we told them that we are 2 and a child. How can we share 1 bottle of 250ml water?

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Lennox • couple • za
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Prince Henry • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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karl • solo_traveller • zm
7
Pros:

It is a bit outside the city and a bit more quiet.

Cons:

we had cockroaches in the room / internet doesn't work properly on apple devices (no ipad or Iphone)

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • gb
8
Great hotel with good service and facilities despite a few issues which did not affect the stay.
Pros:

The location, staff and room were great, breakfast and dinner were great and service was lovely.

Cons:

The bathroom door did not shut, key card would often not work needing reception to help.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo Augusto • couple • br
8
Pros:

Cama confortável

Cons:

Tinha uma barata morta no nosso banheiro

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • zw
5
Pros:

I liked the wi fi and the breakfasts

Cons:

I was not told at the reception nor checking inn dest for breakfast inspite asking me my room number. That my booking did not include breakfast. Even in my booking it was not stated, I felt deceived.

The door of the bathroom couldn't close

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Keamogetswe • couple • bw
9
My stay was perfect
Pros:

Friendly staff and spacious clean room

Cons:

The property was good maybe provide heated pool for winter stay

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • bw
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Everything was alright 👍

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Okarabo Machai • couple • bw
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • couple • za
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Prof John Huston • solo_traveller • mu
7
Pros:

The staff and room.

Cons:

Super slow and restaurant service. Location. The mall down the road wasn't that great.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Nthobatsang • solo_traveller • bw
8
Medium
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I assumed the booking had breakfast

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey Jendeenda • solo_traveller • zm
10
Pros:

The quiet environment

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Moodie • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • solo_traveller • zw
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Naledi • extended_group • za
8
it was a pleasure staying here and our minds were at ease over night.
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Thabiso • solo_traveller • bw
1
Pros:

Nothing worthy mentioning

Cons:

I was disappointed, they refused my wife to check-in despite me communicating with them.
Poor customer vices at reception

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee