Digger Inn

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (42 reviews)
Plot 322/313 St Patrick Street, Francistown , Francistown , BW

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Fitness facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great dinner options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.88
Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Location
8.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Amazing dinner with a lot of choice.
Overall Experience
8.28
All fantastic.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 15:50

Property Description

Great Amenities
Enjoy a workout in our fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and assistance with tour plans. The Thorn Tree restaurant and room service are perfect for your dining needs, and our bar/lounge is ready to serve your favorite drink.

Convenient Services
Take advantage of complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk service. Opt for free self-parking and make exploring the area a breeze with our tour/ticket assistance.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of our 40 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, balconies, and free Wi-Fi. Unwind with cable programming and refresh in bathrooms with showers nearby.

Indulge in a stay at Digger Inn where comfort and convenience meet. Book now for a delightful experience!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Nicolas
10
Pros:

Great lodge in Francistown for 5 persons. Amazing dinner with a lot of choice. Staff very pleasna tand helpful. I and my older children did a great running around the Digger at 18h. All fantastic

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
K
Katarina
8
En natt på Diggers Inn, Francistown
Pros:

Dubbelsängen var stor och skön, mindre bra var att barnens våningssäng gnisslade väldigt högt vid varje liten rörelse de gjorde.. men den var iallafall också skönt bäddad.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
F
Francis
10
Pros:

It was lovely

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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NGONILE family_with_children
6
Pros:

The family room met our needs, the check in staff, not really helpful attitude after we had travelled a long distance and it was later in the evening with small children, a small guidance on how to unload and get bags in would have helped. Check out was an unnecessary long process, the lady wanted to check which site I booked through, even after I confirmed via Expedia, she wanted to share how with the other sites payment is not taken.

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
M
Mkhabela family
8
Pros:

Its a great location.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
A
Agnieszka partner
8
Pros:

Hard to find but nice and quiet once there. Bathroom vents blowing in kitchen (fryer) smells straight into the room

2025-04-16 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Review
Pros:

It was good

2024-11-08 via Nuitee
J
Jeremy
10
Pros:

Loved it!

2024-04-16 via Nuitee
P
Paul family
10
Pros:

Good accommodation half way between Harare and Sandton. Good value for money.

2023-04-30 via Nuitee
B
Brett
8
Pros:

Easy and authentic

2023-04-05 via Nuitee
W
William friends
10
Pros:

Older property but well maintained. Good wifi, excellent restaurant on the property.

2022-12-12 via Nuitee
E
Erin family_with_children
10
Pros:

We had an initial hiccup with a different room being reserved than what we actually booked on expedia so I recommend confirming with the Inn via phone which room you have booked but they sorted it out for us and we had a really nice stay. Stayed a night each in the deluxe family and the family rooms and both were clean, nice, spacious rooms and had everything we needed. Both restaurants connected to the Inn had great food and service. Thank you.

2022-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Martin family
8
Pros:

Restaurants and shops within short walking distance. Weekends can be noisy at night because of street parties and music nearby

2022-08-15 via Nuitee
B
Brigitte partner
10
Pros:

Had a wonderful and restful night. The restaurant you must try great food!!!

2022-07-15 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

The hotel's restaurant was excellent but no nearby alternatives.

2022-05-10 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
8
Does the job
Pros:

Stayed at Digger Inn a number of times now. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Had very little interaction with staff beyond collecting keys but they are friendly. Wifi system is a little arcane and patchy. Food in the restaurant leaves much to be desired. The Thorn Tree is much better than the hotel bar/restaurant. But overall, for Francistown, it works. I will stay there again.

2019-10-16 via Nuitee
R
Richard
8
Business trip to Francistown
Pros:

Online booking was easy and efficient, the staff were very friendly, our wifi did not work all the time causing some frustration.

2019-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nontokozo
10
Home away from home...
Pros:

My trip was amazing great food and great service....

2018-12-10 via Nuitee
C
Christian
8
Pros:

Freundliches Personal, unkomplzierter Check-In und Check-Out, grosses und sauberes Zimmer und Bad, bequeme Betten.
Nur das angeschlossene Restaurant (Dinner) und Cafe (Frühstück) sind nicht so prickelnd hinsichtlich der Qualität des Essens.

2018-10-29 via Nuitee
D
Dominic
8
Colonial and friendly.
Pros:

I like Diggers. Stayed a few times and it suits our needs adequately. Colonial style architecture and design feel. Friendly staff and good food next door. Clean rooms and usually not too busy. Good hotel.

2018-10-11 via Nuitee