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Where to Stay in Gaborone

Towers in the CBD, resorts with pools, or a chalet beside a waterhole — here is how to choose.

Gaborone’s hotels are built for business travellers, which is good news for everyone else: standards are reliable, Wi-Fi works, and prices — typically €60 to €120 a night for a good double — are modest for a capital city. Weekends are often cheaper than weekdays.

The city is spread out, so location matters more than you might expect. The new CBD and the old centre around Main Mall put you near the monuments and restaurants; the resort hotels have space, pools and casinos but need a taxi to go anywhere; and for something different you can sleep inside Mokolodi Nature Reserve.

Every property below was checked on Trip.com. Rates are indicative starting prices and change constantly with dates and demand — each card links out for live availability.

Where to stay

CBD and city-centre hotels

The practical choice: close to the Three Dikgosi Monument, Main Mall, Parliament and the best choice of restaurants, with quick access to the airport road.

Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone

★★★★
8.9 57

A modern international hotel in the new Central Business District, close to the Three Dikgosi Monument and the Masa Centre. The highest-scoring big hotel in town.

  • In the new CBD
  • Pool, gym and restaurant
  • Consistently strong guest scores
from €91 / night See rates & availability

Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square

★★★★
8.1 45

Marriott’s Protea hotel inside the Masa Centre, with cinemas, restaurants and shops downstairs — convenient if you like to walk to dinner.

  • Part of the Masa Centre complex
  • Rooftop pool
  • Restaurants on the doorstep
from €101 / night See rates & availability

Room50Two

★★★
9.1 65

Apartment-style rooms high up in the iTowers, the tallest building in the CBD, with some of the best views in Gaborone and the top guest score in the city.

  • High-floor views over the city
  • Suites with kitchenettes
  • Bar and restaurant with a panorama
from €106 / night See rates & availability

Cresta President Hotel

★★★
8.1 55

The city’s original hotel, right on Main Mall. Its first-floor terrace above the craft stalls is a Gaborone institution — and a favourite of Mma Ramotswe in the novels.

  • On Main Mall, walk to Parliament
  • Famous terrace café
  • Good value for the location
from €63 / night See rates & availability

Peermont Mondior Hotel

★★★
8.7 48

A well-reviewed business hotel with spacious suite-style rooms a short drive from the centre. Reliable, calm and fairly priced.

  • Large rooms and suites
  • Pool and restaurant
  • Strong scores for the price
from €60 / night See rates & availability

Town Lodge Gaborone

★★
8.6 40

A no-frills City Lodge group hotel in the business district: small, efficient rooms, a pool and a bar, at one of the lowest prices among the well-rated options.

  • Budget-friendly and modern
  • Pool and breakfast room
  • Handy for the CBD
from €59 / night See rates & availability

Cresta Lodge Gaborone

★★★
8.4 48

A low-rise garden hotel on the southern side of the centre, on the road towards the dam. Quiet grounds, a pool and dependable mid-range rooms.

  • Gardens and a pool
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Easy access to the Lobatse road
from €70 / night See rates & availability

Travelodge Gaborone

★★★
8.4 34

A contemporary mid-range hotel with a pool and a popular restaurant, a short drive from the CBD. Comfortable rather than characterful.

  • Modern rooms
  • Pool, gym and restaurant
  • Free parking
from €67 / night See rates & availability

Indaba Lodge Gaborone

★★★
8.1 40

A straightforward lodge-style hotel on the south-western side of the city, convenient for Game City, Kgale Hill and the road to Mokolodi.

  • Well placed for Kgale and Mokolodi
  • Pool and restaurant
  • Fair mid-range rates
from €59 / night See rates & availability
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Resorts, golf estates and Mokolodi

More space and bigger pools — from the classic Avani and the Grand Palm casino resort to a golf estate near the airport and chalets inside a nature reserve.

Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino

★★★★
8.3 64

The long-established resort hotel beside the golf course, with a big pool in leafy grounds, several restaurants and a casino. The classic choice for a comfortable stay.

  • Resort pool and gardens
  • Casino, restaurants and bars
  • Next to the Gaborone Golf Club
from €102 / night See rates & availability

Peermont Walmont at the Grand Palm

★★★★★
7.4 11

The flagship hotel of the Grand Palm resort on the western side of the city, with a casino, a convention centre, pools and large grounds.

  • Five-star resort hotel
  • Casino and several restaurants
  • Pools and tennis courts
from €113 / night See rates & availability

Peermont Metcourt Inn at the Grand Palm

★★★
7.0 54

The budget sibling at the Grand Palm: simple, compact rooms with access to the resort’s restaurants and gardens.

  • Cheapest way into the Grand Palm
  • Resort facilities on site
  • Good for a short business stay
from €79 / night See rates & availability

Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre

★★★★
8.5 14

A resort hotel on an 18-hole golf estate in the northern suburb of Phakalane, on the airport side of town. Quiet, green and popular for weekends.

  • Championship golf course
  • Pool and spa
  • About 15 minutes from the airport
from €119 / night See rates & availability

Mokolodi Conservancy Chalets

★★★
7.7 27

Thatched chalets inside Mokolodi Nature Reserve, overlooking a waterhole — you wake up to wildlife, with game drives and rhino tracking from the doorstep.

  • Sleep inside the reserve
  • Self-catering chalets
  • Game drives and tracking on site
See rates & availability
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Beyond the city: Khama and Madikwe

A simple base near Khama Rhino Sanctuary for the road north, and a luxury lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, an hour or so from Gaborone across the South African border.

Serowe Hotel

★★★
8.2 30

A simple, friendly hotel in Serowe, the nearest town to Khama Rhino Sanctuary — useful if the sanctuary’s own chalets are full.

  • About 25 km from the sanctuary
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Very fair prices
from €39 / night See rates & availability

Madikwe Safari Lodge

★★★★★
9.7 45

One of the best-known lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve, across the border in South Africa: suites with plunge pools, with meals and twice-daily game drives included.

  • Big Five game drives included
  • Suites with private plunge pools
  • Malaria-free reserve
from €1200 / night See rates & availability
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Which area suits you?

Area Good for Less good for From
New CBD Short stays, business, walking to restaurants and the Three Dikgosi Monument Greenery and quiet weekends ≈ €60–110
Main Mall / old centre Atmosphere, craft stalls, Parliament, lower prices Evenings — the area empties after dark ≈ €60–70
Resort hotels Pools, families, casinos, conferences Walking anywhere; you will need taxis ≈ €80–120
Mokolodi Wildlife on the doorstep, self-catering, a night in the bush Late arrivals, city dining Check live rates
Madikwe (South Africa) A full Big Five safari, all-inclusive Budgets — and it means a border crossing ≈ €1,000+ for two, all-inclusive

Booking tips

  • Check the conference calendar. Gaborone hosts SADC meetings and large conferences that can fill the main hotels midweek; book ahead if your dates are fixed.
  • Ask about airport shuttles. Many hotels run them on request, often free or for a small charge.
  • Weekends are a bargain. With business travellers gone, Friday-to-Sunday rates are frequently lower.
  • Around Christmas and New Year the city is very quiet; hotel restaurants may be the only ones open.
  • For Madikwe, remember that rates include meals and game drives, and that you need your passport and the right South African entry documents.

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Where to stay in Gaborone: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Gaborone?

For most visitors, the new Central Business District: it is central, modern and has restaurants within walking distance. Choose a resort hotel if a pool and gardens matter more than location.

How much do hotels in Gaborone cost?

Good mid-range hotels typically start at around €60–80 a night, and the four-star international hotels at around €90–120. Prices move with demand, so check live rates.

Which hotel is in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books?

The President Hotel on Main Mall — today the Cresta President — whose terrace is where Mma Ramotswe likes to drink bush tea.

Can I stay inside a game reserve near Gaborone?

Yes. Mokolodi Nature Reserve, 15 km south of the city, has self-catering chalets and a campsite. For a full Big Five safari lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve is about an hour away in South Africa.

Are there hotels near Gaborone airport?

There is no hotel at the terminal itself. Phakalane Golf Estate is about 15 minutes away, and hotels in the CBD are 20–25 minutes by road.