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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with casino and free airport shuttle

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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Lobby

Overview of Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
The price is £54
Price available on 29/4/2024

Explore the area

Map
Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Popular LocationUpington Golf Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKalahari Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalahari-Oranje Museum9 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Upington

Located in Upington, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Local points of interest include Kalahari Mall, Kalahari-Oranje Museum, and Orange River Cellars.
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What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Kalahari Mall - 8 min drive
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 9 min drive
  • Orange River Cellars - 15 min drive
  • Orange River Wine Cellars - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dros - 9 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 9 min drive
  • Cafe Zest - 8 min drive
  • Molinari Caffé - 9 min drive
  • KFC - 9 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
A free return airport shuttle, 18 holes of golf and a casino are just a few of the amenities provided at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 6 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room 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 corner/local shop and a terrace.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in the reception, a porter/bellboy and a computer station
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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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 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 holes of golf
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

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

Entertainment

  • 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
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

As of 28 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort on 29 Apr 2024 start from £53.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Located in the suburbs, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kalahari Mall, Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Orange River Cellars.

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr d

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommended
easy to find from airport, quick friendly check in. nice room with fridge a/c and balcony comfortable beds not noisy and very good food in Italian themed restaurant- recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rasheda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr N K Kirimi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly.big bed big room. View to the Golf court
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

KOKETSO IGNATIOUS

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021