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Cresta Thapama

3.0 star property
Francistown hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
TV
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Living area | TV
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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The price is NT$2,225
NT$2,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
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About the neighborhood

Map
A1 Highway, Francistown

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Patrick's Church - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Thapama Pool Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cresta Thapama

Enjoy your visit to Francistown with a stay at Cresta Thapama. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Ivory Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 96 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Charcoal grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (258 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1984
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 12
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 29
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (inches): 28
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 20
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 20
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 30
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Ivory Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BWP 195 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Cresta Hotel Jwaneng
Cresta Jwaneng
Cresta Thapama Hotel Francistown
Cresta Thapama Hotel
Cresta Thapama Francistown
Cresta Thapama
Cresta Thapama Hotel
Cresta Thapama Francistown
Cresta Thapama Hotel Francistown

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Thapama offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cresta Thapama does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cresta Thapama?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Cresta Thapama?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cresta Thapama?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cresta Thapama?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cresta Thapama?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Cresta Thapama and nearby?
Cresta Thapama has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cresta Thapama?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ivory Grill.
Does Cresta Thapama have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Cresta Thapama like?
Cresta Thapama is in the heart of Francistown, a short 14-minute walk from St Patrick's Church and 5 minutes' walk from University of Botswana.

Cresta Thapama Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Nomathemba, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay especially the check. Gentleman at the reception was very friendly and helpful
Mthokozisi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I like the service of the porter. They made me feel at home.
Minenhle, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riaan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A very good stay
Our stay was pleasant and the staff friendly
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

We were told to pay again even though we had already paid online. Thats very bad
Joachim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Food, the Chef needs to do a better job
The food, no variety and not appetizing
Kgosi and Kgalalelo, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Power starved in Francistown!
The hotel had a power power problem which left the rooms and restaurant in the dark for a few hours. Power did not come on until after I went to sleep and then BANG lights came on aircon on and I was now awake. When asked, the front desk gave a basic brush off saying a few minutes which turned into hours. This was a issue for the Cresta hotel as the hotel and casino across the street had power. A flashlight would have been useful.
Timothy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cresta Thapama Garden
If you appreciate flowers, trees, and ambiance you will love this hotel. We came in at night and were surprised just how gorgeous the grounds were in daylight. We had a delicious breakfast, and then couldn't wait to get outside, sit by the pool, and get some work done on our computers.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Okay stay
The hotel rooms are very nice, however the food options are quite limited. In addition, it would be great if the hotel gets more staff to address the slow services provided when you check in and ordering food from the restaurant
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Loved the cleanliness and the front office efficiency. Did not like room service staff knocking out door at 10:30 pm to bring us a fruit basket and opening our door before we answered her knock. However the restaurant manager Ludp was very apologetic about it & said she rallied to the staff member who had done so.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kebokile, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room was ok but windows had no screens snd door no guard so bug got in. Restaurant meals just ok. Rooms better than other higher rated Francistown hotel
A, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Contracts Manager for the Botha Group of Companies
I find that the Cresta group of hotels are ideal for a business trip, more private than a B&B & all the smaller details are taken care of. I will continue to use Cresta Hotels. Simon Rhodes. Coleman Tunnelling Africa. Johannesburg. RSA.
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wifi is not stable. Some rooms will not have good reception and wifi keeps dropping. Some rooms (like mine on second floor) face the back of the mall and the garbage disposal and odours are noticeable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lindo
Bien
Verified Hotels.com guest review