Border Close Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Upington with free parking

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Border street 4, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Kalahari Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Upington Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Upington (UTN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (King)

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Upington

Border Close Guesthouse is located within a mile (2 km) of Gordonia Hospital and Jackson Island. This 4-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Gordonia Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kalahari Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Upington Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Border Close Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Upington with free parking
At Border Close Guesthouse, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 100.00 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Kitchenettes, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 - 11 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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 100.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 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: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Border Guesthouse Upington
Border Guesthouse
Border Upington
Border Close
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Border Close Guesthouse?

Border Close Guesthouse provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Border Close Guesthouse?

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

Will I be able to park at Border Close Guesthouse?

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

Does Border Close Guesthouse have a casino on the premises?

No, Border Close Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Border Close Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Border Close Guesthouse?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and Netflix as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Border Close Guesthouse?

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

Does Border Close Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Border Close Guesthouse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Border Close Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Border Close Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Border Close Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Border Close Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Border Close Guesthouse is Upington (UTN), which is 4.3 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Border Close Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Border Close Guesthouse.

Border Close Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

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

Once i had found it......

...it turned out to be lovely. The room wasnt huge but perfectly adequate. Nicely furnished. Sitting areas outside were excellent too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018