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Desert Sands Motel

2.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Presidential Suite, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye
  • Place, Engen Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapye Junction
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapya Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Presidential Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Palapye

Desert Sands Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Engen Mall and Palapye Junction. This hotel has 69 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Engen Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palapye Junction - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palapya Park - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Royal Cemetery - 30 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 34.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Place - Palapye - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KBL Depot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Motel

Guests of Desert Sands Motel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a meeting room. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available on request). Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Wimpy

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 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 USD 13 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Desert Sands Motel Palapye
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Desert Sands Motel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Desert Sands Motel?

Desert Sands Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Motel?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Motel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Desert Sands Motel?

This hotel in Palapye is within a 10-minute walk of Palapye Junction and Engen Mall. Palapya Park is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at Desert Sands Motel?

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

Does Desert Sands Motel feature a casino?

No, Desert Sands Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Desert Sands Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Desert Sands Motel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a deep soaking bathtub as well as 2 restaurants and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Desert Sands Motel?

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

Does Desert Sands Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Desert Sands Motel has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Desert Sands Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Desert Sands Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Desert Sands Motel?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Desert Sands Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Desert Sands Motel.

Desert Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matshwene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good time at this hotel. Everything is closer...restaurants, gas station, many other stores. The hotel is clean and it is of international standard. You will not regret staying at this place. Oh! And thanks for free early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019