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Cresta President

Gaborone's original meeting place — an elegant city-centre hotel on the Main Mall, steps from the government enclave and the capital's corporate business parks.

★★★★★ — "Gaborone's classic city hotel"

In the heart of Gaborone (Main Mall)

Operating since 1966 — Botswana's original

Walk to the government enclave

Free Wi-Fi throughout

Cresta President

Standard Double Room

From

BWP 700

/ night

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Junior Suite

From

BWP 700

/ night

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Cresta President

Presidential Suite

From

BWP 700

/ night

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Eat in, drink slow

A generous breakfast buffet, a polished à la carte restaurant and the famous President bar overlooking the Main Mall make Cresta President a Gaborone institution for power lunches, after-work drinks and slow city dinners.

  • Daily breakfast buffet to start the day right 
  • À la carte lunch and dinner with local and international dishes 
  • Main Mall–facing bar — the capital's classic after-work meeting spot 

The Terrace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Gaborone. The restaurant provides a continental and full English buffet breakfast, as well as a buffet lunch and dinner, including a la carte meals and light snacks for those with a smaller appetite.

Seating Capacity: 92
FACILITIES
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Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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À la carte
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Buffet
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Wi-Fi
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Highlights

On the Main Mall

A genuine city-centre address — walk to ministries, banks, embassies and the cafés of the Main Mall.

A Botswana original since 1966

The first hotel of its kind to open in Botswana — modernised through the years for today's discerning business traveller, with the patina of a true classic.

Steps from the government enclave

Five minutes from Parliament, the ministries and the corporate business parks — built for the working week in the capital.

City stay with safari on the doorstep

Mokolodi Nature Reserve, the Three Dikgosi Monument and Gaborone Game Reserve are all a short drive away when work is done.

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 everything — proper old-school Gaborone hospitality with a view over the Main Mall. The bar alone is worth the stay. "

— TripAdvisor reviewer
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Attractions

Nearby Attractions

Main Mall & Government Enclave (≈0–5 min walk)

Parliament, the ministries, banks and the open-air cafés of the Main Mall — all on the hotel's doorstep.

Three Dikgosi Monument & National Museum (≈10 min drive)

The bronze trio of chiefs who negotiated the Bechuanaland Protectorate, plus the National Museum and Art Gallery — a half-day of Botswana history.

Mokolodi Nature Reserve (≈15 km / 20 min drive)

Rhino, giraffe and cheetah encounters and guided bushwalks on a 30 sq km reserve right on Gaborone's doorstep.

Gaborone Game Reserve (≈10 min drive)

The capital's own little reserve — kudu, impala and a relaxed birding morning without leaving town.

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Take a look inside Cresta President

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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.
Is there secure parking?

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

04.
How far is the airport?

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is roughly a 15–20-minute drive — we can pre-book a transfer. 

05.
Is the hotel walking distance to the government enclave?

Yes — Parliament, the ministries and the main corporate business parks are within a 5–10-minute walk via the Main Mall.

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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