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Cresta Thapama

3.0 star property
Hotel in Francistown with free airport shuttle and bars/lounges

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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TV

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
A1 Highway, Francistown

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Patrick's Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Thapama Pool Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cresta Thapama

Hotel in a shopping district with rooms refurbished in 2024
Take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace at Cresta Thapama. The on-site restaurant, Ivory Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and charcoal grills
  • A vegetable garden, meeting rooms and luggage storage
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return 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 centre (258 square foot 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 (70 centimetre high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (74 centimetre high)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately BWP 195 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does Cresta Thapama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Thapama?

As of 22 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Thapama on 23 June 2025 start from AU$154.96, 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.

Is Cresta Thapama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cresta Thapama?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Thapama?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cresta Thapama?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Cresta Thapama provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Cresta Thapama located?

Located in the heart of Francistown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Botswana and St Patrick's Church. Supa Ngwao Museum and Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cresta Thapama Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 26 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George Kelvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mthokozisi

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

2/10 Terrible

Joachim

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gofaone

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

8/10 Good

Minenhle

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kgosi and Kgalalelo

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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lindo

Bien