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Desert Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Palapye with 2 restaurants and free airport shuttle
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Standard Room, Garden View
Property grounds
Courtyard
Daily English breakfast (USD 13 per person)
Executive Room, Garden View | Bathroom
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye
  • Popular LocationEngen Mall5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalapye Junction6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalapya Park8 min drive
  • AirportSelebi-Phikwe (PKW)117 min drive
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Room options

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
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
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
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
Fridge
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Palapye

Located in Palapye, Desert Sands Motel is in the city centre. 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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What's nearby

  • Engen Mall - 5 min walk
  • Palapye Junction - 6 min walk
  • Palapya Park - 8 min drive
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 27 min drive
  • Old Papapye - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy - 1 min walk
  • Chicken Licken - 7 min walk
  • Cappello Palapye Grill - 13 min walk
  • Debonairs Pizza - 6 min walk
  • Steers - 6 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Motel

Hotel in the city centre
At Desert Sands Motel, you can look forward to a free return 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 information
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All 69 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free return 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 AM to 10 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Desert Sands Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM to 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.

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