Title: Desert Sands Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Desert Sands Motel Hotel in Palapye with 2 restaurants and free airport shuttle ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/f602e7c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/b24ab170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/34aeafb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/70efca4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/67770e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Desert Sands Motel sits in the heart of the city, offering two restaurants that serve both local specialties and international dishes. Guests relax in the garden or wander through the terrace area, where free WiFi and complimentary newspapers enhance the experience. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - Room service - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=18015189&PinnedHotelID=18015189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/70efca4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Executive Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/9ea8e46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Presidential Suite, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18020000/18015200/18015189/32ccc2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite, Garden View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPalapye-Hotels-Desert-Sands-Motel.h18015189.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPalapye-Hotels-Desert-Sands-Motel.h18015189.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Palapye, Desert Sands Motel is in the city centre. Engen Mall and Palapye Junction are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palapya Park and Tswapong Hills. [Visit our Palapye travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palapye.dx6293964) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-22.53874%2C27.08923&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5ayJuvsLdOOIs0uGuPQFI88viu0=) Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye ### What's nearby - Engen Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Palapye Junction - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Palapya Park - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles - Serowe Stadium - 33 min drive - 33.9 miles - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 34.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cappello Palapye Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk - ‪Nandos - ‬10 min walk - ‪Liquorama Palapye - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Desert Sands Motel Hotel in the city centre At Desert Sands Motel, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - English breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and free newspapers - Tour/ticket information Room features All 69 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110620000/110613700/110613610/51049eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pahotel Bed & Breakfast Palapye - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning £58 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=110613610&PinnedHotelID=110613610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2270800/2270785/e949c15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cresta Botsalo Palapye - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.8 18 reviews £36 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=2270785&PinnedHotelID=2270785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38005200/38005175/1f49e585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kanyi Guest House Palapye - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review £55 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=38005175&PinnedHotelID=38005175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30540000/30537600/30537535/7e99bd94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cycad Palm Guest House Palapye - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=30537535&PinnedHotelID=30537535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free return airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person - 2 restaurants ### Restaurants on site - Wimpy ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Laundry detergent - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### 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 The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person 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, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Desert Sands Motel Palapye Desert Sands Palapye Desert Sands Motel Hotel Desert Sands Motel Palapye Desert Sands Motel Hotel Palapye ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Desert Sands Motel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Desert Sands Motel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Desert Sands Motel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Desert Sands Motel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Desert Sands Motel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. ### Where is Desert Sands Motel located? > Located in the heart of Palapye, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Engen Mall and Palapye Junction. Palapya Park is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Desert Sands Motel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4/10 Poor #### Jan 7 Jun 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Jan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matshwene 30 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I had a good time at this hotel. Everything is closer...restaurants, gas station, many other stores. The hotel is clean and it is of international standard. You will not regret staying at this place. Oh! 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