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Cresta Thapama

Francistown's leading city hotel — central, walkable to the malls and business centres, and minutes from Francistown Airport.

★★★★★ "Francistown's leading hotel"

Central Francistown

Minutes from Francistown Airport

Walk to malls & business centres

Lush gardens & swimming pools

Cresta Thapama

Standard Double / Twin Room

From

BWP 850

/ night

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Executive Suite

From

BWP 850

/ night

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Presidential Suite

From

BWP 850

/ night

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Eat in, drink slow

A generous breakfast buffet, an à la carte restaurant, and a relaxed garden-and-pool bar make Cresta Thapama the easy place to host a working lunch or unwind after a day in town. Pull up a chair on the terrace for a sundowner before dinner.

  • Daily breakfast buffet to start the day right 
  • À la carte lunch and dinner with local and international dishes 
  • Garden bar overlooking the pools and waterfalls

The Ivory Grill provides fine dining, buffets, and à la carte lunches and dinners that are unique, delicious and rich in Africa spirit and essence in the heaet of Francistown.

Seating Capacity: 90
FACILITIES
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Wi-Fi
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À la carte
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Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Highlights

Right in the heart of Francistown

A genuine city-centre address — walk to the malls, banks and business centres, and step out into Botswana's second city without ever needing the car.

Minutes from the airport

A short drive from Francistown Airport — easy in, easy out for business trips and northbound safari connections.

Gardens, pools and waterfalls

Lush gardens and swimming pools with splashing waterfalls — a cool, quiet escape from the bustle of the city outside.

Built for business and the road north

Polished rooms, decadent cuisine and proper meeting venues for Francistown's corporate visitors — and a comfortable overnight on the road to Kasane, Maun or the Zimbabwe border.

Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Are Saying

Rated ★★★★ "Excellent" by guests on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. Read more reviews on tripadvisor

2024

"Right in the middle of Francistown but the gardens and pools make it feel like a proper retreat. Impeccable service and a great breakfast."

— TripAdvisor reviewer
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Attractions

Nearby Attractions

Francistown CBD & malls (≈5 min walk/drive)

The city's commercial heart — banks, shopping malls and business centres, all within walking distance of the door.

Francistown Airport (≈10 min drive)

Botswana's northern air gateway — short transfers in and out for business and onward connections.

Supa-Ngwao Museum (≈10 min drive)

A small, well-curated museum on the Bangwato people, the railway era and Francistown's gold-rush past — a half-hour of local context.

Tachila Nature Reserve (≈20 min drive)

A community-run reserve on the city's edge — game drives, walks and birding for an easy half-day out of town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01.
What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability — just ask reception. 

02.
Is breakfast included?

A full breakfast buffet is available daily and is included on most rates — please check at booking.

03.
How far is the airport?

Francistown Airport is roughly a 10-minute drive — we can pre-book a transfer.

04.
Is the hotel walking distance to the malls and business centres?

Yes — the main malls, banks and business centres of central Francistown are within a short walk of the door.

05.
Is there secure parking?

Yes — secure off-street parking is available on-site, free of charge for in-house guests. 

06.
Do you have Wi-Fi?

Yes — complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in all rooms and conference venues.

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