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The Nest Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Francistown hotel

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)
Twin Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Twin Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)
Daily English breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Plot 9895, A1 Highway, Francistown
  • Place, University of Botswana
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Supa Ngwao Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Francistown (FRW)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Bathroom amenities | Free toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom amenities | Free toiletries, towels

Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Francistown

In suburbs.You'll find University of Botswana and Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Toro Junction Shopping Center and St Patrick's Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St Patrick's Church - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Francistown (FRW) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbara' Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Nest Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Francistown hotel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The Nest Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Francistown hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Nest Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels. This Francistown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.50 per person
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Nest Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5.00 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nest Lodge Francistown
Nest Francistown
The Nest Lodge Hotel
The Nest Lodge Francistown
The Nest Lodge Hotel Francistown

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nest Lodge to the airport?

The Nest Lodge is 3.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Francistown (FRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nest Lodge?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Lodge on Jul 16, 2026 start from $62, 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.

Does The Nest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

The Nest Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 5. per person, one way.

Does The Nest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Nest Lodge, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.50 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Nest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Nest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Nest Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Nest Lodge have a pool?

The Nest Lodge does not have a pool.

Does The Nest Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Nest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nest Lodge to downtown Francistown?

The Nest Lodge is 1.9 mi away from Francistown.

The Nest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy

okay for one night.

We were just traveling from Kasane to Kruger and stopped here for one night. The Nest is a little old and dated.