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Desert Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Palapye with 2 restaurants and free airport shuttle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Presidential Suite, Garden View
Courtyard

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye
  • Place, Engen Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapye Junction
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapya Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Garden view

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Presidential Suite, Garden View

Presidential Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

About the area

Palapye

Desert Sands Motel puts you in the heart of Palapye, within just a 10-minute stroll of Engen Mall and Palapye Junction. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Wimpy, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Palapye hotel include Palapya Park and Khama III Memorial Museum.

What's nearby

  • Engen Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palapye Junction - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palapya Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Khama III Memorial Museum - 30 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 56.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cappello Palapye Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liquorama Palapye - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Motel

Hotel in Palapye with 2 restaurants and free airport shuttle
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Desert Sands Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Palapye hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Desert Sands Motel offers 69 air-conditioned 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.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Wimpy

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Desert Sands Motel

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 USD 13 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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Desert Sands Motel Palapye
Desert Sands Palapye
Desert Sands Motel Hotel
Desert Sands Motel Palapye
Desert Sands Motel Hotel Palapye

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Desert Sands Motel?

Desert Sands Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Desert Sands Motel?

Yep, Desert Sands Motel has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Desert Sands Motel?

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

Does Desert Sands Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Sands Motel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Desert Sands Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Desert Sands Motel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Motel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Desert Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matshwene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good time at this hotel. Everything is closer...restaurants, gas station, many other stores. The hotel is clean and it is of international standard. You will not regret staying at this place. Oh! And thanks for free early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017