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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
Property grounds
Reception
Exterior
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$107
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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A1 Highway, Francistown
  • Place, University of Botswana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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 - 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

  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Entertainment - ‬17 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.

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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

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Thapama?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Thapama on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$107.43, 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 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.