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Cresta Botsalo

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Palapya Park

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Relax in this serene outdoor seating area, complete with a table and two chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a palm tree.
Relax in comfort with a tufted headboard, plush bedspread, and cozy throw blanket.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a pathway leading to the hotel building.
Stroll through the lush garden to a serene seating area surrounded by palm trees and dense foliage.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat amidst lush surroundings and a shaded lawn.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, armchair, and table, perfect for unwinding.

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

Relax in this inviting room with a double bed, comfortable chair, and a convenient nightstand.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Palapye

Located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Palapya Park, Cresta Botsalo is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Engen Mall. This 3-star hotel has 51 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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

Hotel with free parking, near Palapya Park
Cresta Botsalo features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities 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

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1976
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

  • 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 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 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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 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.
  • 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to see near Cresta Botsalo?

This hotel is located in Palapye within a short 19-minute walk of Palapya Park. You'll also find Engen Mall and Palapye Junction within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cresta Botsalo?

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

Does Cresta Botsalo feature a casino?

No, Cresta Botsalo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cresta Botsalo?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Cresta Botsalo good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Cresta Botsalo?

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

Does Cresta Botsalo feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cresta Botsalo serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Cresta Botsalo allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Cresta Botsalo have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cresta Botsalo?

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

Does Cresta Botsalo offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Cresta Botsalo if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place 2 stay , we like the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it is not worth the cost
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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