[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/f602e7c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/b24ab170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/67770e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/70efca4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/34aeafb5.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. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - Room service - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 12 - Oct. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 13 - Oct. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![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 Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Deep soaking bathtub Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![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 Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Deep soaking bathtub Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![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 Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Deep soaking bathtub Coffee/tea maker - 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 - Serowe Stadium - 33 min drive - 54.6 km - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 56.1 km ### Restaurants - ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cappello Palapye Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk - ‪Nandos - ‬10 min walk - ‪Liquorama Palapye - ‬6 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 free newspapers - Tour/ticket assistance 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/111000000/110620000/110613700/110613610/51049eeb.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 $110 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=110613610&PinnedHotelID=110613610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270785/e949c15a.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 $59 CA $68 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=2270785&PinnedHotelID=2270785&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 CA $117 CA $134 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=38005175&PinnedHotelID=38005175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30540000/30537600/30537535/7e99bd94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cycad Palm Guest House Palapye - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=30537535&PinnedHotelID=30537535&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 - 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4/10 Poor #### Jan Jun 7, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Jan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 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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