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Desert Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Palapye with 2 restaurants and airport shuttle service

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Property grounds
Standard Room, Garden View
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, Garden View

Presidential Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Palapye, Desert Sands Motel is in the city center. Engen Mall and Palapye Junction are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palapya Park and Tswapong Hills.
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Map
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
  • Serowe Stadium - 33 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 56.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cappello Palapye Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liquorama Palapye - ‬6 min walk
  • Nandos

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), meeting rooms, 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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Wimpy

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; 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

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Sands Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Desert Sands Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Desert Sands Motel located?

Located in the heart of Palapye, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Engen Mall and Palapye Junction. Palapya Park is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.

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Desert Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matshwene

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! And thanks for free early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017