See all properties

Cresta Thapama

3.0 star property
Hotel in Francistown with airport shuttle service and bars

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Cresta Thapama

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
A1 Highway, Francistown
  • Place, University of Botswana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Supa Ngwao Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Living area | TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

TV

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Francistown

Located within a 5-minute walk of University of Botswana, Cresta Thapama is within a 15-minute stroll of St Patrick's Church. This 96-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Patrick's Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Entertainment - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cresta Thapama

Hotel in Francistown with airport shuttle service and bars
Guests of Cresta Thapama have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle at scheduled times. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a terrace.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Property entrance
Cresta Marang Gardens
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 51 reviews
$81 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Cresta Marang Gardens

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 195 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ivory Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (258 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height bed (28 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (29 inches high)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Contactless check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 195 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (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 and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cresta Hotel Jwaneng
Cresta Jwaneng
Cresta Thapama Hotel Francistown
Cresta Thapama Hotel
Cresta Thapama Francistown
Cresta Thapama
Cresta Thapama Hotel
Cresta Thapama Francistown
Cresta Thapama Hotel Francistown

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Cresta Thapama?

Cresta Thapama offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Cresta Thapama?

This hotel is located in Francistown, close to Supa Ngwao Museum, Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center, and Toro Junction Shopping Center.

Will I be able to park at Cresta Thapama?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Cresta Thapama feature a casino at the property?

No, Cresta Thapama doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cresta Thapama?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cresta Thapama?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cresta Thapama?

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

Does Cresta Thapama have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Cresta Thapama serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ivory Grill.

Does Cresta Thapama allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cresta Thapama.

Does Cresta Thapama have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cresta Thapama?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cresta Thapama.

Reviews

Cresta Thapama Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ennies, Penn valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The on site restaurant is not good at all. The staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wada

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wada

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

8/10 Good

KABELO

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly good place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gofaone, Ennepetal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while in Francistown. Not far from the bus rank and shopping centers. My only concern was that my booking was not reflecting on their system and i had to wait while they searched for it. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

TIBONE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nomathemba

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mthokozisi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay especially the check. Gentleman at the reception was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Minenhle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the service of the porter. They made me feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Simba

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very good stay

Our stay was pleasant and the staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joachim

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told to pay again even though we had already paid online. Thats very bad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kgosi and Kgalalelo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food, the Chef needs to do a better job

The food, no variety and not appetizing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Timothy

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

Power starved in Francistown!

The hotel had a power power problem which left the rooms and restaurant in the dark for a few hours. Power did not come on until after I went to sleep and then BANG lights came on aircon on and I was now awake. When asked, the front desk gave a basic brush off saying a few minutes which turned into hours. This was a issue for the Cresta hotel as the hotel and casino across the street had power. A flashlight would have been useful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cresta Thapama Garden

If you appreciate flowers, trees, and ambiance you will love this hotel. We came in at night and were surprised just how gorgeous the grounds were in daylight. We had a delicious breakfast, and then couldn't wait to get outside, sit by the pool, and get some work done on our computers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Okay stay

The hotel rooms are very nice, however the food options are quite limited. In addition, it would be great if the hotel gets more staff to address the slow services provided when you check in and ordering food from the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cleanliness and the front office efficiency. Did not like room service staff knocking out door at 10:30 pm to bring us a fruit basket and opening our door before we answered her knock. However the restaurant manager Ludp was very apologetic about it & said she rallied to the staff member who had done so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kebokile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

A, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was ok but windows had no screens snd door no guard so bug got in. Restaurant meals just ok. Rooms better than other higher rated Francistown hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Contracts Manager for the Botha Group of Companies

I find that the Cresta group of hotels are ideal for a business trip, more private than a B&B & all the smaller details are taken care of. I will continue to use Cresta Hotels. Simon Rhodes. Coleman Tunnelling Africa. Johannesburg. RSA.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wifi is not stable. Some rooms will not have good reception and wifi keeps dropping. Some rooms (like mine on second floor) face the back of the mall and the garbage disposal and odours are noticeable.