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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Property entrance
2 bars/lounges
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Place, Upington Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Upington

In suburbs.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and 3 miles (5 km) of Melkstroom. Also, Jackson Island is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gordonia Hospital is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Melkstroom - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kalahari Mall - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonalds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Upington hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Casino
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Upington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 135 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 169 slot machines
  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort to the airport?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is 6.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Upington (UTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have an airport shuttle?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 135 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

During your stay you can enjoy the onsite casino, featuring 169 slot machines and 6 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a pool?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a restaurant?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is home to Bella Roma, which features Italian cuisine and brunch.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort to downtown Upington?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is 4.4 mi away from Upington.