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Cresta President

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gaborone

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Exterior detail
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily English breakfast (BWP 240 per person)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Botswana Road, Main Mall, Gaborone
  • Serondela Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Botswana
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Botswana National Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, City View (Junior Suite)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, City View (Junior Suite)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View (Standard Double Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, City View (Presidential Suite)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessible Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View (Standard Twin Room)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gaborone

City center stay.Your stay at this Gaborone hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Gaborone Government Enclave and National Museum. Serondela Reserve and Nogatsaa and Tchinga are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Serondela Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Botswana - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Botswana National Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • River Walk Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gaborone Game Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky View Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rasmatazz Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪News Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cresta President

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gaborone
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Cresta President. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gaborone hotel.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1966
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cresta President offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 240 for adults and BWP 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (20 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (16 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-cm TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cresta President

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 BWP 240 for adults and BWP 120 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cresta President
Cresta President Gaborone
Cresta President Hotel
Cresta President Hotel Gaborone
Cresta President Hotel
Cresta President Gaborone
Cresta President Hotel Gaborone

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cresta President to the airport?

Cresta President is 9.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta President?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta President on Jul 17, 2025 start from $41.88, excluding 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 Cresta President have an airport shuttle?

Cresta President offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Cresta President offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cresta President, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of BWP 240 for adults and BWP 120 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cresta President?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cresta President?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cresta President?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cresta President have a pool?

Cresta President does not have a pool.

Does Cresta President have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cresta President have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cresta President to downtown Gaborone?

Cresta President is 2.2 mi away from Gaborone.

Cresta President Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel ok, car park shared with the town/market one so may be busy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar nearby, noisy Expensive breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar nearby, don't like Expensive hotel breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a mostly excellent stay at this centrally located hotel. The room was clean and the A/C worked well. The staff were super helpful, especially the concierge, who arranged some activities. I was met at the airport with a sign and brought to the hotel without problems. The gym is pretty poor and needs some updates. I was permitted to use the pool without charge at the companion hotel. The only big problem was my check out and departure. I booked a return shuttle to the airport on the day I arrived. It was confirmed two hours and an hour before I needed it. But then it didn't show up. I started to panic, and got in a private vehicle that drove me part of the way to where the shuttle was waiting. It was very stressful. I made my flight with no problem, but this should not have happened.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Karl, SAN DIEGO

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Vikas

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and allowed early check-in as well as late check-out. Great location with plenty of shops and restaurants around. But services need a lot if improvement. The porch had been cordened off to keep unauthorised vehicles away but there was no one let the authorised vehicles in. No one even offered to helped with luggage even thought there were 6-7 steps to climb. Seems like they have only one set of towels as the uaed ones were taken away at 8.30am and were not replaced before 3 pm. Not even a hand towel. The taps not working properly. Hardly any water in the wash basin and difficult to direct water to the shower in the bath tub. Overall, a lot needs to improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and well located hotel in the centre of 'old' Gaborone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Dick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A property of such status could not even arrange my transport to the airport and I had to pay myself because at the agreed time is when the soncalled manager was trying to call a drivernwho clearly sounded drunk. You think they would have the courtesy to pay the taxi you are mistaken. They music played in the neighbourhood is criminally loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Percy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was SOOO friendly and accommodating. Since i was the only American there everyone new my name :-)! I had an issue with my air conditioning and I was promptly moved to another room. I was also granted a late check out due to my late flight. I will stay there on my next visit and convince my colleagues to do the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kgosietsile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can be better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Tebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just awesome,very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nomhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mahomed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fine hotel in Gaborone

We had two nights at Creata President. The location is great for a stay in Gaborone, and there are some nice restaurants within easy reach. Lovely and relaxed, also suitable for business. Food is fine, too. Recommended for your stay in Gaborone. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business trip to Gabs

Stayed at Cresta President on short business trip to Gaborone. I was a bit worried initially when we pulled up, as the entrance to the hotel didn’t look at all like the photos online but was pleasantly surprised once I got inside and was taken to my room. It’s an oldish hotel, that backs onto a busy market square area so was quite noisy for my first night, but requested a change for the second night and all was fine. Hotel food & service was perfectly fine for a three star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and comfortable hotel

I enjoyed my stay at Cresta President! The staff was extremely courtesy and professional. The room was very comfortable. The hotel is just a tad dated and could use a touch of renovation, but it’s still in quite good condition. CP is conveniently located in the heart of town on the Main Mall so there are many shops and restaurants within walking distance. Gabarone is an incredibly clean and safe city with wonderfully friendly residents. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night (Monday) and had arranged a business meeting in my room in the evening which required room service for 5. Although the staff good, the quality of food was very poor. I ordered 3 beef burgers, to be told they had no burger buns! Within 30 metres of the hotel is a very large supermarket but no initiative shown to go and buy some. When the meals were change, we ordered mash potato only to be told there are no potatoes, except for fries, which come from the deep freeze. Ordered apple crumble but was given a chocolate gateau because no crumble available. Spoke to the night duty manager who agreed with me that it was appalling. promised to be in contact. When I checked out in the morning, the chef asked to talk to me to find out what the problem was. Their attitude was to avoid me making complaints to Expedia rather than being proactive. All the facilities were empty. I was in the bar for a couple of hours and was only customer. They have happy hour on Thursday and Friday and barman said they sometimes had no customers at all. A sign of total incompetence on management side.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019