Gaborone Sun Hotel
Location: Gaborone, Gaborone City, Gaborone & Southern Botswana, Botswana
Star Rating: 
Hotel Type: City, Business, Family, Conference, Leisure
No. of Rooms: 194
Guest Reviews:1 Review
Address
Chuma Drive
Gaborone
Botswana
Southern Africa
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Gaborone Sun Hotel
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Overview
Botswana is home to the magnificent Kalahari Desert and the wild Okavango River delta which is famous for its abundant African wildlife.
Sun International's luxury Hotel and Casino in Botswana, the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, is located in Botswana's capital city of Gaborone, which offers world travellers and business people a sophisticated conference and meeting place with the added advantage of a premium casino.
The Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino provides its guests with excellent restaurants and bars, as well as world-class high-tech conference facilities which offer comfort and luxury. The Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino has been voted the Best Hotel in Botswana.
Facilities at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, Botswana:
- Casino: Guests can enjoy the Casino at the Gaborone Sun Hotel with its blackjack and American Roulette tables, and the slot machines with their progressive jackpots.
- Golf: The adjacent Gaborone Country Club golf course offers complimentary membership to all guests and access can be arranged to the Phakalane Golf Estate.
- Tennis: Two all weather floodlit tennis courts are available for guests staying at the Gaborone Sun Hotel.
- Squash: Two air-conditioned squash courts.
- Swimming Pool: The swimming pool at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, Botswana, is a place to relax and unwind.
- Gymnasium: A gymnasium is located at the squash courts.
Accommodation at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, Botswana:
The hotel rooms at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino provide a home-from-home feel where guests can relax or catch up quietly on after hours work. The beautiful rooms at the hotel feature soft African-hued furnishings which offer a serene escape from the bustle of the casino and the city.
The Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino in Botswana dates back to the seventies and has been extensively refurbished and refined since then. Accommodation at this hotel includes a total of 196 rooms which comprises of a palatial Presidential Suite, Suites, Luxury rooms and 154 Standard Rooms.
Standard hotel room features and amenities at the Gaborone Sun Hotel include:
- Adjustable air-conditioning and heating
- Colour satellite television and remote control
- Telephone with voice mail
- Bath and shower
- Electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles)
- Personal safety deposit boxes
- Mini Bars
- Hairdryers
- 24-Hour Room Service
The Casino at the Gaborone Sun Hotel, Botswana:
The big draw card at the Gaborone Sun Hotel is the casino. The upmarket casino area at the hotel transcends its visitors into another world with state of the art casino technology at the guests fingertips, including video slot machines and smart cards. Smart cards replace the need to feed coins into slot machines and provide players with hours of coinless casino pleasure at the Gaborone Casino.
Slots: For the visitor’s casino pleasure there are many slots to choose from including top paying machines; Jokers Wild Poker, Double Nutty, Break the Bank, Hunters Gold, and Triple Crowns. Slots denominations range from 10t (thebe) to P5 (Pula).
Salon Prive: The exclusive slots prive is for top end players only and provides a luxurious area for the MVG's. This is the area to redeem your winnings directly from your Smart Card or to transfer funds to your smart card.
Nearby attractions at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, Botswana:
Gaborone, the capital, is situated in the southeast of the country and is at the forefront of education, sport and culture. The University of Botswana, The National Museum and Art Gallery as well as the National Sports Stadium are all located in the city. Music and Drama is catered for at the Maitisong Cultural Centre.
Near to Gaborone is a dam with a yacht club offering sailing, and fishing; use of facilities is available to visitors at the invitation of a club member. 10km Southwest of the hotel is the privately operated, 3000 ha Mokolodi Nature Reserve, where visitors can go on guided game walks amongst the elephant, cheetah and antelope.
Day trips can be made to see local crafts at Oodi, Thamaga and Pilane. A trip to the weaving centre at Lentswe-La-Odi, just north of Gaborone, is especially recommended as the local craftwork can be bought at a fraction of the normal price.
Botswana's National Parks and Game Reserves are a real attraction. The Okavango Delta area, northwards in the Kalahari Desert, is home to more than 300 exotic species and a variety of fauna. It is extremely beautiful, composed of vast grass flats, low tree-covered ridges and lagoons. The Moremi Wildlife Reserve in southern Africa, covering 1812 sq km in the northeast corner of the Okavango Delta, is spectacular. Small boats travel the delta through lagoons abundant with birdlife. Most lodges and safari camps have restaurants and licensed bars.
Botswana's magnificent wildlife can be observed in the national parks. Visits can be arranged independently or with tour operators. Botswana is particularly good for horseback safaris and it is also possible to go on elephant-back safaris. Entry permits are required for all reserves.
Meetings and Conferences at the Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino, Botswana
The Gaborone Sun Hotel features sophisticated conference facilities that appeal to incentive and conference organisers mainly because of the superiority of the venues, the state-of-the-art equipment and the excellent and professional service from the banqueting team. The Gaborone Sun Hotel, Sun Internation, is the gateway to incredible outdoor adventure and safaris and many team-building exercises begin and end at the Gaborone Sun.
The Gaborone Sun Conference centre consists of a main conference room, which may be divided into three separate rooms. In addition there are five seminar rooms for use as meeting rooms. The centre is totally self-contained with a reception and lobby area and pre-assembly that includes a bar. A distinct advantage is the simultaneous translation facilities that are available.
All conference and meeting rooms at the Gaborone Sun Hotel are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air conditioning, independently controlled lights with dimmer switches, PA Systems, black-out facilities, telephone jacks and conference aids.
Room Types
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The Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana features 152 Executive Rooms of which 73 have a shower only and 79 with bath and shower.
Executive Room types:
- 75 Twin beds alongside each other
- 40 Double beds
- 38 king size beds (including 1 paraplegic room)
- En-suite bathroom with a bath and hand-shower.
Executive Room amenities:
- Adjustable air-conditioning and heating
- Colour satellite television and remote control
- Telephone with voice mail
- Bath and shower(74 room's bath only)
- Electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles)
- Personal safety deposit boxes
- Mini Bars
- Hairdryers
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee facilities
Today's Rate:
Single Room: BWP930.00
Double Room: BWP1090.00
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Luxury Room types:
- 28 x King beds
- 10 x Twin beds
Luxury Room amenities:
- En-suite bathroom and shower
- Standard In Room Facilities
- Adjustable air-conditioning and heating
- Colour satellite television and remote control
- Telephone with voice mail
- Bath and shower(74 room's bath only)
- Electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles)
- Personal safety deposit boxes
- Mini Bars
- Hairdryers
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee facilities
Today's Rate:
Single Room: BWP1210.00
Double Room: BWP1380.00
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At the Gaborone Sun Hotel are three Suites of which each features 2 rooms.
Luxury Suite amenities:
- En-suite bathroom
- Bedroom is furnished with a King size bed
- Big lounge area and dining room
- Guest cloakroom
- Standard In Room Facilities
- Adjustable air-conditioning and heating
- Colour satellite television and remote control
- Telephone with voice mail
- Bath and shower(74 room's bath only)
- Electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles)
- Personal safety deposit boxes
- Mini Bars
- Hairdryers
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee facilities
Today's Rate:
Single Room: BWP2330.00
Double Room: BWP2490.00
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The spacious Presidential Suite at the Gaborone Sun Hotel provides luxury, comfort and privacy. The Presidential suite features a main bedroom, a separate lounge and dining area as well as a self contained kitchen.
Presidential Suite Facilities:
- Adjustable air-conditioning and heating
- Colour satellite television and remote control
- Telephone with voice mail
- Bath and shower(74 room's bath only)
- Electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles)
- Personal safety deposit boxes
- Mini Bars
- Hairdryers
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee facilities
Additional Amenities:
- 1 x King size bed
- Big lounge and dining area
- Hi-fi / CD Player
- DVD Player
- En-suite adjoining bathroom
- Separate shower and bath
- Guest Cloakroom
- Kitchen with separate entrance
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Oven/Stove
Today's Rate:
Single Room: BWP3840.00
Double Room: BWP4010.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
At the Mahogany's Restaurant in the Gaborone Sun Hotel, a sophisticated ambiance coupled with intimate elegance awaits the diner. The dress code is smart casual. The Mahogany Restaurant is bathed in rich Mahogany wood giving the room a cozy intimate atmosphere. The walls are pasted with historical sepia toned pictures of Africa past.
Guests will feel completely cozy and comfortable while still enjoying the rich fragrant natural wood. Mahogany’s boasts a menu which will satisfy the appetite of any a dining connoisseur. Each dish is beautifully presented with a balance of colour. Guests are entertained throughout the evening with the pleasurable music of our resident entertainer, Momo playing a selection of classical and old favorites on his Grand piano. A true dining experience not to be missed during your stay at Gaborone Sun.
Address: Chuma Drive , Gaborone , Botswana , Southern Africa
At the Gaborone Sun Hotel's Savuti Grill, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. This restaurant has a total seating capacity of 150 guests, the dress code is casual.
The Savuti Grill is a quick service restaurant offering an extensive buffet carvery for lunch and dinner.Enjoy some truly African cuisine or sample some spicy Indian curry and end it off with a selection of deserts or a smorgasbord of cheese and biscuits. This is also the venue for an extravagant English Breakfast or if you prefer, a Continental Breakfast lavishly served with baguettes, croissants and a variety of jams and cheeses.
Address: Chuma Drive , Gaborone , Botswana , Southern Africa
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Address: Chuma Drive, Gaborone, Botswana, Southern Africa
Activities
The Gaborone Sun Hotel provides its guests with access to the outdoor swimming pool. At the pool bar, refreshing beverages can be ordered.
Conferences / Events
The Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana features sophisticated conference facilities which appeal to incentive and conference organisers mainly because of the superiority of the venues, the state-of-the-art equipment and the excellent and professional service from the banqueting team. The Gaborone Sun Hotel is the gateway to incredible outdoor adventure and safaris and many team-building exercises begin and end here.
The Gaborone Sun Conference centre consists of a main conference room, which may be divided into three separate rooms. In addition there are five seminar rooms for use as meeting rooms. The centre is totally self-contained with a reception and lobby area and pre-assembly that includes a bar.
All rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air conditioning, independently controlled lights with dimmer switches, PA Systems, black-out facilities, telephone jacks and conference aids. Dependant on style required, this venue can host up to 500 delegates.
Conference equipment & services:
- Portable screens
- Overhead projector
- Carousel slide magazines
- Projector stand
- Microphones and stands
- Portable PA system
- Portable dance floor
- Portable lecterns
- Cassette player
- Portable stage units/Fashion ramps
- TV, DVD machines
- 3 Phase power
- White boards
- Multi media projector
- 35 mm slide projector
- Flipchart easels
Facilities
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- 24 hour room service / in room dining
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping service
- Internet connection
- Kid's entertainment
- Porters
- Voice mail
- Wake-up call
Children accommodation
Families with children of all ages are welcome at the Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana. The Family Rooms cater for suitable family accommodation and baby cots can be requested.
Childcare and Kid's ActivitiesA kiddies' playground is situated on the lawns adjacent to the tennis courts of the Gaborone Sun Hotel. Weekends and public holidays are also catered for by our dedicated Kamp Kwena team and special programmes are available during holiday periods. Babysitting facilities are also available and can be arranged.
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Location
Driving directions to Gabarone Sun suggested routes 18 mins Airport Rd and Nelson Mandela 15.8 km
Gaborone International Ariport,Gaborone, Botswana
1. Head southeast 160 m
2. Take the 1st left toward Airport Rd 400 m
3. Turn left onto Airport Rd 6.6 km
4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nelson Mandela 4.7 km
5. Turn left onto Julius Nyerere Dr 1.6 km
6. Turn right onto Chuma/Julius Nyerere Dr 1.5 km
7. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Chuma
Destination will be on the right 800 m
Gabarone Sun, Chuma
Driving directions from South Africa
O. R. Tambo International Airport
Kempton Park 1627
South Africa
1. Head northeast on To Freight Complex toward Voortrekker Rd 1.2 km
2. Continue onto Voortrekker Rd 650 m
3. Turn right to merge onto R21 toward Pretoria 33.5 km
4. Take exit 134 for N1 N toward Polokwane 350 m
5. Continue on the ramp and merge onto N1 Rd Partial toll road 22.2 km
6. Take exit 156 to merge onto N4 toward Rustenburg Partial toll road 239 km
7. Turn right to stay on N4 Entering Botswana 50.1 km
8. Continue onto Unknown road 700 m
9. Turn left toward A 1 9.9 km
10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A 1 Go through 1 roundabout 71.1 km
11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kgobaseretse 1.6 km
12. Kgobaseretse turns slightly left and becomes Old Lobatse 2.1 km
13. Turn right onto Samora Machel Dr 2.3 km
14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mobuto Dr 1.5 km
15. Sharp left to stay on Mobuto Dr 100 m
16. Sharp right to stay on Mobuto Dr 450 m
17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chuma Destination will be on the right 800 m
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