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Cresta Botsalo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Palapya Park

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Exterior
Garden
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Along Gaborone and Francistown Road, Palapye, 00000
  • Palapya Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Engen Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Palapye Junction
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Palapye

City center stay.Stay at this Palapye hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Palapya Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Engen Mall. Palapye Junction is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Palapya Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Engen Mall - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Palapye Junction - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Serowe Stadium - 39 min drive - 37.0 miles
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 39 min drive - 37.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cappello Palapye Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Place - Palapye - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Liquorama Palapye - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cresta Botsalo

3-star hotel near Palapya Park
Cresta Botsalo offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Cresta Botsalo also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Palapye hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1976
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cresta Botsalo offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

Languages

English

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Exterior

Palapye Guest House

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$62 nightly
The price is $71
May 30 - May 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Palapye Guest House

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 170 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 Botsalo

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 170 per person
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

Botsalo
Cresta Botsalo
Cresta Botsalo Hotel
Cresta Botsalo Hotel Palapye
Cresta Botsalo Palapye
Cresta Botsalo Hotel
Cresta Botsalo Palapye
Cresta Botsalo Hotel Palapye

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cresta Botsalo to the airport?

Cresta Botsalo is 167.7 mi (181-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 Botsalo?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Botsalo on Jun 5, 2025 start from $84.24, 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 Botsalo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cresta Botsalo.

Does Cresta Botsalo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cresta Botsalo, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of BWP 170 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cresta Botsalo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cresta Botsalo?

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 Botsalo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cresta Botsalo have a pool?

Cresta Botsalo features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Cresta Botsalo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cresta Botsalo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cresta Botsalo to downtown Palapye?

Cresta Botsalo is 1.1 mi away from Palapye.

Cresta Botsalo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel refused to accept Expedias payment so I was forced to pay twice. Expedia themselves are also unhelpful, demanding to see copies of my bank statement. The last time I either visit this hotel or use Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok for one night. But avoid the restaurant. On both occasions we stayed here they have hardly anything on the menu and the service is abysmal. Mainly a stop over place, basic but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Just fine

This stay was a "just fine" stay. This hotel is an older property and in a small town. It is clean and the services were what was expected for my time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yolandi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not stay went to the room and it was absolutely filthy. Bugs all over the room and the floor clearly was not washed since the last guests left. Shower was dirty and fridge still had food spill from previous geusts inside. We left and found alternative accommodation as room was not fit for a stay. Very disappointed given the fee they charged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I return to Cresta Botsalo year on year during my work visit to this area and hope to come back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

WATSON

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is ok but location not scenic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Nomhle

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

Business trip one night

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

William, Lusaka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient but looking tired and drab. Restaurant uninviting. Bar had no character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

C A M

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

Pleasant stay in Cresta Botsalo Hotel

Very friendly and supportive staff. The room was clean. The new shopping mall opposite the hotel is convenient. The WiFi was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay in Botswana

It was a business trip and the location was good for that. Comfortable size rooms, clean and neat. Friendly staff. I did not like their dinner but the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Tjibaenyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Palapye getaway

Delayed checkin because of difficulty accessing online booking however hotel staff member was quite proactive and pleasant and kindly worked to resolve the matter. Checked in on a Friday night with loud music from the chill session audible from my room till early hours of the morning. Old carpet needs to go- during next scheduled refurbishment. The beds were comfy though and staff was polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kurt, Johannesburg

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

Good Hotel

Very Comfortable hotel for Business in the are
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenience and comfort

Generally good. Friendly and helpful staff both at reception and restaurant. The room needs updating . Location is great near the main road,as we needed to be on the road the following day.

6/10 Okay

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der erste Eindruck war gut. Reception und Check in gut. Pool war belagert von Nichthotelgästen. Restaurant und Essen sosolala. Personal eher ungebildet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019