A family-friendly stay in Upington awaits you at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. You'll be steps from Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Melkstroom. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a casino and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Bella Roma, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Casino Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym as well as access to mini golf and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Upington hotel include Gordonia Hospital and Jackson Island.
What's nearby
Upington Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kalahari Mall - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Orange River Cellars - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
āŖCheckers - ā¬8 min drive
āŖDros - ā¬9 min drive
āŖPanarottis - ā¬8 min drive
āŖMugg & Bean - ā¬9 min drive
āŖOcean Basket - ā¬8 min drive
About this property
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort
Suburban hotel with casino and free airport shuttle
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A casino, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Upington hotel.
60 guestrooms or units
2 bars or lounges
Casino
Conference centre
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Wedding services available
Games room or arcade
Corner/local shop
Terrace
Garden
Gift shop
Computer for guest use
Newspapers for purchase
ATM
Bellhop
Smoking in designated areas
Fridge in a common area
Water dispenser
Dining venue
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Upington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 135 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Bella Roma
Casino Bar
Things to do
169 slot machines
18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour gym
6 gaming tables
Arcade/game room
Casino
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racquetball/squash
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Conference centre
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per night.
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 buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 135 per person
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per night
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$116.45, 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 parking available at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yep, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort has a free self car park.
Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a pool?
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort has an outdoor pool.
What makes Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort a romantic place to stay?
A bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort.
Is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is a hit with families.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.
Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort serve breakfast?
Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yep, you can grab a meal at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.
What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
There is a golf course next to Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort.
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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friendly efficient check in, nice room with A/C already working well. comfy bed, fridge & tea& coffee making facilities. only complaint was restaurant closes at 15.00 on Sundays (I was pre warned of this but it was still a bit of a pain!). would still stay there in future (but not on Sunday!)
easy to find from airport, quick friendly check in. nice room with fridge a/c and balcony comfortable beds not noisy and very good food in Italian themed restaurant- recommend
Got to the venue and the WiFi, phone in the room and tv channels all was not working, moved us to another room after we unpacked as only found out then these things not working, room was better but WiFi still problematic as signal very poor