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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with casino and free airport shuttle

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Outdoor pool
2 bars/lounges
Property entrance
Lobby
Superior Room
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Upington, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Orange River Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Melkstroom and Jackson Island.
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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
  • ‪Mcdonalds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cho-o-latta Cafe & restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
A free return airport shuttle, a casino and a corner/local shop 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, 6 casino gaming tables and 169 slot machines. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Bella Roma, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as 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 computer station
  • A porter/bellboy, coffee/tea in reception and a reception hall
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return 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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 150.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 135 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 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 any lifts
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

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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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

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