Title: Desert Palace Hotel Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Suburban hotel with a casino and airport shuttle service ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/ebfabd66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/2751fd80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/0d85e8ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/37f0f593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/ed535bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort, tee off on the adjacent golf course or test your luck at the casino. Enjoy a rejuvenating massage, delicious meals at Bella Roma, and stay active with 24-hour gym access. The outdoor pool and racquetball/squash activities add to the fun. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Free airport shuttle - Pool - Gym - Room service - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 6 - Nov. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Standard Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/5bc1837b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Electric kettle Digital channels - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/37f0f593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Electric kettle Digital channels - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Desert-Palace-Hotel-Casino-Resort.h36300886.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Desert-Palace-Hotel-Casino-Resort.h36300886.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-28.42608%2C21.29964&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZvIzO-rXqVCNsrLWvUoqc4eCiww=) Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 #### What's nearby - Upington Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Melkstroom - 10 min drive - 3.3 km - Kalahari Mall - 10 min drive - 7.2 km - Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 11 min drive - 9.7 km - Orange River Cellars - 18 min drive - 14.0 km #### Getting around - Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mcdonalds - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a grocery/convenience store are just a few of the amenities provided at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts a casino VIP room, 169 slot machines, and 6 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Bella Roma, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and mini golf. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and newspapers in the lobby Room features All 60 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53190000/53189500/53189469/e486eed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### At Home Guesthouse Upington - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=53189469&PinnedHotelID=53189469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305300/13305211/b3cd36d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Place Manor Upington - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews CA $158 CA $183 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - 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Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $70 CA $81 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=15476952&PinnedHotelID=15476952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 135 per person - 2 bars/lounges - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Bella Roma - Casino Bar ### Things to do - 169 slot machines - 18-hole adjacent golf course - 24-hour gym - 6 gaming tables - Arcade/game room - Casino - Mini golf - Outdoor pool - Playground - Racquetball/squash ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Grocery/convenience store - Laundry facilities - Mini golf - Outdoor pool - Playground - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Gift shop/newsstand - Grocery/convenience store - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Wedding services ### Business services - Computer station - Conference center ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 per person - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Desert Palace Hotel Casino Resort Upington Desert Palace Casino Upington Hotel Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Upington Upington Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Hotel Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Upington Desert Palace Hotel Casino Resort Hotel Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Desert Palace Casino Desert Palace Casino Upington Desert & Casino Upington Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Hotel Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Upington Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Hotel Upington ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort located? > This family-friendly Upington hotel is located in the suburbs, within 3 mi (5 km) of Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino, Melkstroom and Jackson Island. Kalahari Mall and Weicheiland are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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