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Cresta Marang Gardens

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Francistown with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Nestled by the river, Cresta Marang Gardens offers a serene escape with a garden and playground. Take advantage of in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry facilities. Previous guests praise the hotel’s overall condition.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two yellow pillows, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a bench beside the bed.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens and two yellow pillows, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a bench beside the bed.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A room with a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens and two yellow pillows, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a bench beside the bed.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, desk, chairs, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a thatched roof visible through the window.

Family

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Old Gaborone Road, Francistown, 00000

What's nearby

  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Botswana - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • St Patrick's Church - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Francistown (FRW) - 15 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbara' Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cresta Marang Gardens

  • Located just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport, Cresta Marang Gardens offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness centre, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 30
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 62
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BWP 190 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Cresta Marang
Cresta Marang Gardens
Cresta Marang Gardens Francistown
Cresta Marang Gardens Hotel
Cresta Marang Gardens Hotel Francistown
Cresta Marang Gardens Hotel
Cresta Marang Gardens Francistown
Cresta Marang Gardens Hotel Francistown

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Marang Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cresta Marang Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Cresta Marang Gardens?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Cresta Marang Gardens and nearby?

Cresta Marang Gardens has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cresta Marang Gardens?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Cresta Marang Gardens like?

Cresta Marang Gardens is located by the river, a short 14-minute walk from Toro Junction Shopping Center.

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Reviews

Cresta Marang Gardens Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

The green surroundings have a calming effect
Khozya, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is amazing, very friendly and always available to help.
Charmaine, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Have stayed many times over the years and been very happy, unfortunately the condition and smell of my room was not up to standard this time. I booked and paid for a room for 2 people months in advance but was given a room set up for 1. I don’t expect to stay there again.
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was quite noisy.
Brett, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Onze verblijfplaats telkens we in Francistown zijn

Heel vriendelijk en hulpvaardig personeel, zowel aan receptie als in het restaurant en in housekeeping en gardening. Mooie tuin, comfortabele kamer, prachtig zwembad en lekker eten.
Inge, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Alle staff heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Kamer was netjes en had alles wat we nodig hadden, rustig aan de rand van het mooie domein gelegen. Prachtig zwembad. Er mogen iets meer ligzetels staan. Goede lunch- en dinner mogelijkheden en alles was heel lekker. Degelijk ontbijt maar niet spectaculair.
Inge, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very very nice

relaxing
KABELO, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great job Marang!

The staff were very courteous, friendly, helpful and committed to making our stay comfortable and meet out expectations. I received calls to check on our stay during the stay. The cleaning lady that attended to our room was very polite and helpful too. I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the suite and we felt safe that all the COVID 19 restriction were adhered to.
Yasmin, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Do not book, no operation

I booked this hotel, but it is not operating. They arranged another Cresta in Francistown which is cheaper than this hotel. Not yet replied how to compensate the difference.
Sung hwan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to be and will definitely revisit ....
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Probably the best hotel in town. Room was in general good condition and felt clean. Locationwise it helps to have a car otherwise taxi might be required but it is only a short ride into town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A very good experience.
Matti, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels

One of the best hotels ever to stay at. The experience was very good and the staff is very friendly as well as very quick to respond.
Karabo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was great and the room condition was excellent.
Vuyokazi, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fijn verblijf in een net gerenoveerd hotel

Zeer fijn hotel met net gerenoveerde keurige kamers die voorzien zijn van alle gemakken. Vanuit de kamer ook een mooi uitzicht over de grote tuin. Enige minpunt was de bediening bij het avondeten. Uiteindelijk meer dan een half uur moeten wachten voordat wij eindelijk de rekening kregen.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Schlichtes 3 Sterne Hotel. Für Zwischenübernachtungen ausreichend. Gutes Frühstücksbuffet!!! Weinkarte kennt nur Rot und Weiss. Keine Winzer- und Traubensorten. Bungalows sehr ruhig gelegen.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended. Clean, comfortable, secure parking. Good breakfast was included, which had eggs cooked to order, plenty of fresh fruit and several other buffet items. I had inadvertently left my computer at the previous hotel we'd stayed at and asked the front desk for assistance in having it shipped to me. One of the reception clerks was very helpful in reuniting me with my computer. Overall, staff was friendly and attentive. Grounds are pleasant as well.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The set up, beautiful gardens, friendly and competent staff
Alta, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful

beautiful place with friendly staff, ideal for vacation and business trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Best spot in Francistown

Great lodges, clean, nice area, nice restaurant. Was promised an email of my invoice but have not received it - therefore the neutral rating on service.
Muhammed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely grounds, spacious room.
Tumisang, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

While the rooms were very comfortable, the wifi connection was really poor and the food was just okay.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A green and pleasant oasis in Francistown

The staff at the hotel were very welcoming and accommodating. The gardens are beautifully lush and green and relaxing. A little oasis in a busy, hot and dusty town!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection

Excellent, would definitely return.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great

wonderful
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

It was very nice