Title: Border Close Guesthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18243907&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Border Close Guesthouse Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat in the heart of the city, with barbecue grills for afternoon cookouts and the convenience of free WiFi throughout ## Photo gallery for Border Close Guesthouse ![Fountain - Border Close Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/322fa934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Border Close Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/67a6087b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Border Close Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/09e4d0f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Border Close Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/834b48c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Border Close Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/5d3f450e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Border Close Guesthouse is in the city center, offering a charming garden for relaxation. Multilingual staff make guests feel at home, and practical amenities like dry cleaning, self parking, and barbecue facilities ensure a hassle-free stay. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=18243907&PinnedHotelID=18243907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Room (King) ![Room (King) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/e010aee1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (King) ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Free bottled water - 387 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/1e868147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Electric kettle - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/0bfc9724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Free bottled water - 484 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18244000/18243907/09e4d0f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Free bottled water - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double 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%2FUpington-Hotels-Border-Close-Guesthouse.h18243907.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Border-Close-Guesthouse.h18243907.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Upington, Border Close Guesthouse is in the city centre. Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Orange River Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jackson Island and Sirkel. [Visit our Upington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Upington.dx3661) [View more Guest houses in Upington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Upington-Guest-Houses.d3661-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-28.44474%2C21.27173&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XodSVkb2WVIp8jkk1qzEHHr3rr8=) Border street 4, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 ### What's nearby - Gordonia Hospital \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Jackson Island \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Kalahari Mall \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Sirkel \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Upington Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 3.2 miles ### Getting around - Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mcdonalds - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panarottis - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive - ‪Desert Wolf Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Border Close Guesthouse Guest house in the city centre Border Close Guesthouse provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues - 1 meeting room and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at Border Close Guesthouse include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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In-room kitchenette - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Mini-fridge - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Kitchenette - Microwave - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 - 11 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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 100.00 per vehicle (return) 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 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 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. ### Property is also known as Border Guesthouse Upington Border Guesthouse Border Upington Border Close Border Close Guesthouse Upington Border Close Guesthouse Guesthouse Border Close Guesthouse Guesthouse Upington ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Border Close Guesthouse pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Border Close Guesthouse? ### What time is check-in at Border Close Guesthouse? ### What time is check-out at Border Close Guesthouse? ### Does Border Close Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Border Close Guesthouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Border Close Guesthouse Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Susanna 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and helpful staff. ##### Susanna Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard, france 18 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Once i had found it...... ...it turned out to be lovely. The room wasnt huge but perfectly adequate. Nicely furnished. 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