The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Botswana

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Botswana

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If it's your first trip to Botswana for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Botswana. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Botswana. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Botswana for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Botswana beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Botswana for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grays Eden Boutique Hotel

Maun, Botswana
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $575 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Botswana
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Old Matlapaneng Bridge, Grays Eden Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $575 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a game room, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


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Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort

Gaborone, Botswana
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort which has nice rooms starting at $76. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plot 61238. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, golf, city views, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Room50Two

Gaborone, Botswana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Botswana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Room50Two to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $107. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Western Commercial RD. ITowers Cbd PO box 339 Abf. You'll also find laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Chobe Sunset Chalets

Kasane, Botswana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $112, Chobe Sunset Chalets, at Hunters Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Oasis Motel

Gaborone, Botswana
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Botswana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Oasis Motel has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $82 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Lot 171, Tlokweng Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Kasane, Botswana
5-star Resort with prices starting at $440 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

The great guest rating of Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $440, and it's located at Plot 2239, Chobe River. We also love the a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cresta Grande Jwaneng

Jwaneng, Botswana
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Cresta Grande Jwaneng because it has great rooms that start at $82. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Mmathethe Avenue. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


Sunbirds Lodge Chobe

Kasane, Botswana
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Botswana
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Sunbirds Lodge Chobe offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $212 (before taxes). It's located at Plot 6511, Old Kazungula and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a private pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Travelodge Kasane

Kasane, Botswana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lot 3031 Plateau, Travelodge Kasane has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, a free airport shuttle, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Cresta Jwaneng

Jwaneng, Botswana
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Botswana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Cresta Jwaneng which has nice rooms starting at $70. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plot 5483 Unit 4 Alongside Trans Kalahari Highway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Botswana, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Botswana, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Botswana, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Botswana, Best Hotels for One Week in Botswana, Best Hotels for One Night in Botswana, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Botswana, Best Party Hotels in Botswana, or Best Business Hotels in Botswana.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Botswana?

Botswana Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$121

After analyzing 40 first time trip hotels in Botswana, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $121. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Botswana.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $352
  • 4-star hotels: $76
  • 3-star hotels: $124
  • 2-star hotels: $57


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