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Digger Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Francistown with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Balcony
Deluxe Twin Room | Private kitchen
Serves lunch and dinner
Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Plot 322/313 St Patrick Street, Francistown
  • Supa Ngwao Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St Patrick's Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Botswana
    ‪17 min walk‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Executive Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Francistown

Digger Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Supa Ngwao Museum and St Patrick's Church. This 3-star hotel has 40 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Patrick's Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Botswana - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Thapama Pool Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Digger Inn

Hotel in Francistown with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Guests of Digger Inn enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Digger Pub and Grill
  • The Thorn Tree

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Digger Inn?

Digger Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Digger Inn?

This hotel in Francistown is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Church and Supa Ngwao Museum. You'll also find Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center and Toro Junction Shopping Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Digger Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Digger Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Digger Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Digger Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Digger Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Does Digger Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Digger Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Digger Inn has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Digger Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Digger Inn.

Does Digger Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Digger Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Digger Inn comes with a balcony with some featuring courtyard views.

Digger Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Review

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daoud

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, DULLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good accommodation half way between Harare and Sandton. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and authentic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William, Nas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained. Good wifi, excellent restaurant on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an initial hiccup with a different room being reserved than what we actually booked on expedia so I recommend confirming with the Inn via phone which room you have booked but they sorted it out for us and we had a really nice stay. Stayed a night each in the deluxe family and the family rooms and both were clean, nice, spacious rooms and had everything we needed. Both restaurants connected to the Inn had great food and service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops within short walking distance. Weekends can be noisy at night because of street parties and music nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful and restful night. The restaurant you must try great food!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's restaurant was excellent but no nearby alternatives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cecil

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Does the job

Stayed at Digger Inn a number of times now. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Had very little interaction with staff beyond collecting keys but they are friendly. Wifi system is a little arcane and patchy. Food in the restaurant leaves much to be desired. The Thorn Tree is much better than the hotel bar/restaurant. But overall, for Francistown, it works. I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Business trip to Francistown

Online booking was easy and efficient, the staff were very friendly, our wifi did not work all the time causing some frustration.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nontokozo

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

Home away from home...

My trip was amazing great food and great service....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Dominic

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

Colonial and friendly.

I like Diggers. Stayed a few times and it suits our needs adequately. Colonial style architecture and design feel. Friendly staff and good food next door. Clean rooms and usually not too busy. Good hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Michael, Wilmington, NC

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

A quiet place in the city

The hotel is quiet and secure, a comfortable and clean place for individuals or families. There are two restaurants available with excellent food and reasoable price. There is a gym and the neighorhood area is safe for walking/jogging.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Short three night stay

The property was well cared for and clean and most of the reception staff were friendly and competent. There was ongoing confusion about whether we had paid in advance, and at first how many nights we were staying. One of the managers knew there was a confirmation email from Hotels.com but evidently that didn't get communicated to the rest of the reception staff as I was asked to pay again upon checkout. However a nice well-maintained room and good amenities. My third stay in Francistown and next trip I will probably stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel for a good price

The hotel is in a good location and has secure parking - great for travelers passing through Francistown on the way to somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alberts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First impression on parking the car at the back was OMG !! On being shown the available rooms we were very impressed. The novel set up of the restaurant and snack bar was enlightening. Only there for one night but will certainly use again

8/10 Good

Seamus

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

Probably best place in Francistown

Peaceful break from lots of driving in comfort