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Cresta Thapama

3.0 star property
Hotel in Francistown with free airport shuttle and bars/lounges
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
TV
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
A1 Highway, Francistown
  • University of Botswana
    5 min walk
  • St Patrick's Church
    14 min walk
  • Supa Ngwao Museum
    3 min drive
  • Francistown (FRW)
    5 min drive

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About the area

Francistown

Cresta Thapama places you in the centre of Francistown, within just a 5-minute stroll of University of Botswana and within 15 minutes of St Patrick's Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Ivory Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 258 square feet (24 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Francistown hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Supa Ngwao Museum and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Botswana - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Patrick's Church - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 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 Francistown with free airport shuttle and bars/lounges
Cresta Thapama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 258 square feet (24 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Cresta Thapama. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Francistown hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 258 sq ft of conference space
  • 24 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1984
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Cresta Thapama offers 96 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

This Francistown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2024.

Languages

English

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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cresta Thapama

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

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Cresta Thapama?

Cresta Thapama offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cresta Thapama?

Yep, Cresta Thapama has a free self car park.

Does Cresta Thapama have a pool?

Cresta Thapama has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Cresta Thapama?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Cresta Thapama serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cresta Thapama?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cresta Thapama?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cresta Thapama?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cresta Thapama?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Cresta Thapama Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 21 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nomathemba

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mthokozisi

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business 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

Business 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

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 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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lindo
Bien