Plot 9/10/11 NQ24 Gerald Estates Francistown Botswana, Francistown, Botswana
#1 of 22 hotels in Francistown
Guests' ChoiceBased on 155 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Elrika
South AfricaThe gravel road from the main road but it is worth while!
Relaxing atmosphere. Green grass. Bird life. Braai facilities. Clean facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Friskin
South AfricaAll good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Dane
BotswanaLovely locatation as always. It is a bit far but well work it. The cost of the food and supplies at reception are overpriced.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Hagop
South AfricaIt’s tranquility
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Colleen
South AfricaThe tranquility and beauty. An amazing place perfect stopover.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Chantal
South AfricaStop over on a long trip from Cape Town to Harare. Just me and my dog. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Thanks
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Elizabeth
South AfricaIt was a little uncomfortable for a person in a wheelchair. but no other problems. The toilet was a bit difficult to get to.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Martin
GermanyA bit oldish and worn
Very spacious house, beautiful gardens, a bit of game watching. Very quite.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Bertus
South AfricaNo negative comments
Everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Pauline
United KingdomThe dirt road to get there !
The peaceful and tranquil surroundings, accomodation Riverside cottages are immaculate and very clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Ron
South AfricaNo breakfast, bought meat for a Braai
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Adrian
South AfricaYou can just about hear the neighbours brush their teeth in the riverfront suites, and privacy is not paramount. The oil lamps seem either not to have wicks, or the wicks have fallen into the oil. I've had smelly pillows too (stayed about 5 times).
The location is excellent and quiet, the staff very friendly and helpful. The precooked meals are good, the accommodation just fine, with very comfortable beds and an efficient but loud cooling system (not Aircon). Neat as a pin and very well maintained.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Bodie
South AfricaExcellent, clean, convenient stop off point when travelling between Botswana and South Africa, and close to Francistown and the Border
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Alyson
South AfricaWe were allocated a room set back with an obscured river view, because 'all the other rooms were booked'. In fact only one other room was occupied.
The beds are big and comfy and the bedroom huge. The bathroom is compact and the kitchenette tiny, but everything works well. The pool area is lovely and the staff efficient.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Linda
South AfricaNothing.
Beautiful setting!!¡
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Ben
South AfricaLovely tranquil setting
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Merrick
South AfricaPerhaps, just to have a spot to sleep at, you could open you campsite chalets
Always a good stop over place
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Leon
South AfricaLocation excellent. Beautiful garden and trees. Good equipped kitchen and facility.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Tammy
South AfricaComfortable and property well kept
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Gerard
South AfricaRoom was clean and well appointed. Owner friendly and helpful. Staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
David
South AfricaNothing
Stayed there twice in three weeks…friendly staff, cosy rooms, everything works and signage explaining all unusual items to be aware of.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Ulrike
FranceThe breakfast
Location, ice and confortable room
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Tracy
ZambiaThe kitchen facilities were a bit limiting. Unfortunately a little further from national road and on not such an ideal road for smaller car. But then as far as Africa roads go, I suppose the road was not too bad. Probably would have been fine with a van.
It was clean. Single Beds were nice and big. Water pressure in bathroom was fantastic and appreciated the very hot water.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Ross
South AfricaNothing.
Quiet, peaceful, well maintained property,
Stayed in June 2023
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