Cresta Mahalapye
A warm welcome with African style — the natural halfway stop between Gaborone and Francistown, only 180 km from the capital, with lush gardens, modern conference facilities and a pool for the kids.
★★★★ "Mahalapye's reliable choice"
Halfway between Gaborone & Francistown
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pool, gardens & children's splash pool
Conference and banqueting facilities
Eat in, drink slow
A generous breakfast buffet, a proper sit-down restaurant and a relaxed cocktail bar make Cresta Mahalapye an easy place to break the journey or settle in for the conference. Take coffee in the gardens or a sundowner on the bar terrace before dinner.
- Daily breakfast buffet to start the day right
- À la carte restaurant with local and international dishes
- Cocktail bar and lounge — perfect after a long day on the A1
Our restaurant offers guests an array of delectable dishes, both buffet-style and from an impressive à la carte menu. From perfectly cooked steaks and crisp summer salads to classic English breakfasts and hearty soups, we cater generously to all palates.
Seating Capacity: 70
Highlights
Built for big conferences
State-of-the-art meeting and banqueting facilities — a popular host for major local, regional and international conferences.
Halfway up the A1
180 km north of Gaborone and an easy run on to Palapye and Francistown, the natural overnight on Botswana's main north-south artery.
Lush gardens and a pool
Step out of the car into mature, well-watered gardens, a swimming pool, a children's splash pool, and a playground for the family.
A proper restaurant and cocktail bar
Sit-down dining and a relaxed cocktail bar make Mahalapye a stop, not a sprint.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Rated ★★★★ "Excellent" by guests on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. Read more reviews on tripadvisor
2024
"A really pleasant stop on the long drive north. Lovely gardens, friendly staff and a comfortable room. The South Wing rooms are excellent."
Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Mahalapye village & Tswapong Hills (at the door / ≈30 min)
Local markets, the Tswapong escarpment and Moremi Gorge for a half-day hike.
Palapye & Khama Rhino Sanctuary (≈1 hr / 1.5 hr drive)
Serowe & the Khama III Memorial (≈1.5 hr drive)
Gaborone (180 km / ≈2 hr drive)
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