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Cresta Marang Gardens

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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Property entrance
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Bar (on property)
Garden view
Cresta Marang Gardens offers a peaceful escape by the river, surrounded by gardens. Families love the playground, and all guests enjoy the outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Past visitors consistently praise the hotel's well-maintained condition.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Francistown, Cresta Marang Gardens is on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Supa Ngwao Museum, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Toro Junction Shopping Center and Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center.
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Old Gaborone Road, Francistown, 00000

What's nearby

  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cresta Marang Gardens

Hotel by the river with rooms refurbished in 2023
A free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Cresta Marang Gardens. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, 4 meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BWP 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (62 centimetre high)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2023
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately BWP 190 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Marang Gardens?

As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Marang Gardens on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$88.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cresta Marang Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cresta Marang Gardens?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Cresta Marang Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Cresta Marang Gardens located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Toro Junction Shopping Center and Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center. University of Botswana and St Patrick's Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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