CreSTa HoTeLS
Botswana’s largest hotel group
C
resta Marakanelo is Botswana’s largest hotel group in terms of bed capacity and its properties are the most widely spread geographically. Within Botswana, Cresta operates nine hotels and one resort.
The 65-room Cresta Jwaneng Hotel is on the Trans Kalahari Highway. Jwaneng is the home of the Jwaneng Diamond Mine, the world’s richest diamond mine. The hotel offers a perfect balance between business and pleasure with first-rate conference facilities, luxurious accommodation and superb cuisine.
The group’s flagship property is the 116-room Cresta Mowana Safari Resort &
The three-star, 52-room Cresta Bosele Hotel
Spa in Kasane, a perfect base for exploring
is located in the fast-growing town of Selebi-
Chobe National Park.
Phikwe, gateway to the Tuli Block, famous for its abundant wildlife.
Gaborone’s 160-room Cresta Lodge, just
Gardens, just a few minutes from Francistown, in one of the finest natural locations in
2 km from the city centre, is convenient for
The 51-room Cresta Botsalo Hotel is in the
business guests, while even more centrally
town of Palapye, which lies in the hot, dry
located is the 93-room Cresta President
expanse between Gaborone and Francistown.
Hotel, perfect for those visiting Gaborone on
Botswana. In Maun, the 51-room Cresta Riley’s Hotel, known simply as Riley’s, offers an established
business or to attend a conference, seminar
With 96 rooms, the four-star Cresta
base from which to explore the wonders of
or trade show. Most government ministries
Thapama Hotel is the largest in Francis-
northern Botswana. Located on the banks
are just a short walk from the hotel.
town and a natural meeting place for those
of the slow-moving Thamalakane River, it is
on business or passing through Botswana’s
a perfect getaway location for work or play
second-largest commercial centre.
in peaceful surroundings and for safaris to
The newly completed Cresta Mahalapye Hotel, a three-star property with 64 rooms, is located on the A1 north-south highway. All superior rooms come with en-suite bathroom,
Moremi National Park.
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Cresta Hotels also owns properties in Zambia
DSTV, private air conditioning, direct-dial
Perhaps the best located of the group’s
and Zimbabwe, while the group’s head office
telephone and minibar.
properties is the 105-room Cresta Marang
is in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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