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Cresta Thapama

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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A1 Highway, Francistown
  • Place, University of Botswana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Supa Ngwao Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbara' Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Entertainment - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cresta Thapama

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 230 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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 230 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Thapama on 2 July 2026 start from AU$129, 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.

Cresta Thapama Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mosidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Rooms, great location just as you enter Francis Town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

NGONILE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff warmliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Inge

Very conveniently located at A1 and near shopping mall. Large room and bathroom with all necessary comfort. Restaurant is not very attractive but the food was good and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George Kelvin

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

8/10 Good

Ennies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The on site restaurant is not good at all. The staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

A

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
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
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lindo

Bien
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shadreck

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mbali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joice Nothando

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Odd Magne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wada

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024