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Esme's Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Upington with free breakfast

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Exterior
Free daily breakfast
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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19 Laksman Way, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Upington Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room with Shower | Free WiFi

Double Room with Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room | Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Upington

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Jackson Island, Esme's Guest House places you within a few miles (5 km) of Weicheiland. This 9-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Kalahari Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Upington Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jackson Island - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Shaddai - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Esme's Guest House

Guesthouse in Upington with free breakfast
Guests of Esme's Guest House enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. A stay here includes free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. This smoke-free guesthouse also has barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.

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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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Esme's Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in Upington, close to Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino, Kalahari Mall, and Jooste-eiland. You'll also find Pokkieseiland and Kalahari-Oranje Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Esme's Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Esme's Guest House include a casino at the property?

No, Esme's Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Esme's Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Esme's Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Esme's Guest House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Esme's Guest House offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Esme's Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Esme's Guest House.

Does Esme's Guest House have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Esme's Guest House?

The closest major airport to Esme's Guest House is Upington (UTN), which is 5.3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Esme's Guest House?

No, at Esme's Guest House, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Esme's Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alan

The room I had booked was not available when I arrived. I was moved over the road to a cabin which was not as good as I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice to always return to our favorite Guesthouse in Upington, hopefully not the last time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will return on again on our next business trip, well received
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esme's is good and glean, comformfortable - It would be good to see personal touches, loo roll dispensor made me feel I was staying in a Railway station!!! make it more homely , friendly room ( like plugging in the bedside lamps). would I stay there again , yessir I would. Priced right for extended stays. WiFi would be a good idea.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019