Title: Desert Sands Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18015189&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Desert Sands Motel Travelers enjoy English breakfast or local flavors at two on-site restaurants, with helpful staff ready to arrange tours to discover the city's hidden gems ## Photo gallery for Desert Sands Motel ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine - Desert Sands Motel (Palapye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/f602e7c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Presidential Suite, Garden View - Desert Sands Motel (Palapye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/9e53514c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Desert Sands Motel (Palapye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/b24ab170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Desert Sands Motel (Palapye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/78b31876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard - Desert Sands Motel (Palapye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/a5698a21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Desert Sands Motel sits in the heart of the city, offering two restaurants that serve both local specialties and international dishes. Guests relax in the garden or wander through the terrace area, where free WiFi and complimentary newspapers enhance the experience. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View ![Standard Room, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/70efca4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Deep soaking bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Garden view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Executive Room, Garden View ![Executive Room, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/9ea8e46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Deep soaking bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Presidential Suite, Garden View ![Presidential Suite, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/32ccc2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite, Garden View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Deep soaking bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Palapye travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Palapye.dx6293964) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-22.53874%2C27.08923&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5ayJuvsLdOOIs0uGuPQFI88viu0=) Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye ### What's nearby - Engen Mall 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Palapye Junction 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Palapya Park 8 min drive \- 5.3 km - Khama III Memorial Museum 30 min drive \- 53.5 km - Khama Rhino Sanctuary 33 min drive \- 56.1 km ### Restaurants - Nando's 7 min walk - Cappello Palapye Grill 13 min walk - Pizza Place - Palapye 3 min drive - KBL Depot 9 min walk - Kfc 10 min walk ## About this property ### Desert Sands Motel Hotel in the city center At Desert Sands Motel, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance - Free newspapers Room features All 69 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270785/284d148e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cresta Botsalo Palapye - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.8 18 reviews CA $101 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Mar 10 - Mar 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=2270785&PinnedHotelID=2270785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36287000/36286925/754d88a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaconwood Boutique B&B Palapye - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Kids pool - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=36286925&PinnedHotelID=36286925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33272900/33272841/34569106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rest Shade Bed And Breakfast Palapye - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=33272841&PinnedHotelID=33272841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38005200/38005175/1f49e585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kanyi Guest House Palapye - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=38005175&PinnedHotelID=38005175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110620000/110613700/110613610/e748bcb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pahotel Bed & Breakfast Palapye - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $56 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Mar 11 - Mar 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=110613610&PinnedHotelID=110613610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 6 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person 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, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Desert Sands Motel Palapye Desert Sands Palapye Desert Sands Motel Hotel Desert Sands Motel Palapye Desert Sands Motel Hotel Palapye ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Desert Sands Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Desert Sands Motel? ### What time is check-out at Desert Sands Motel? ### Does Desert Sands Motel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Desert Sands Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Desert Sands Motel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matshwene Aug 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I had a good time at this hotel. Everything is closer...restaurants, gas station, many other stores. The hotel is clean and it is of international standard. You will not regret staying at this place. Oh! 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