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Gaborone Sun Hotel

5.0 of 5
Chuma Drive, Gaborone, Botswana
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Ranked #2 of 10 hotels in Gaborone
3.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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gordon786
Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Having know this hotel for thirty years when it was the Holiday Inn, it certainly has had its ups and downs. From previous visits the two double/queen beds have all gone. The new format is most definitely business, not family, orientated. This hotel rooms are tired,( the safe did not work, the air conditioning unit was extremely noisy, the arm... More

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firemanstep
virginia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

This hotel at first glance was not great. The hotel is old but is well kept. The rooms were really clean and the bed was very comfortable. The food was good, the menu was limited but everything I tried was very good. The " Posh Fish and Chips " was outstanding. The staff were very friendly and always had a... More

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nep1984
Los Angeles
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32 reviews
24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Overall this is an average hotel. While the advertise themselves as a 4 star property, I would not rate them as such. I would stay here again but simply because the other options are limited. Staff - For the most part staff were friendly and willing to help. Service - Service is inconsistent and needs to be improved. For example,... More

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mrg0137
New Jersey
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34 reviews
22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

I stayed at this hotel for three nights in May while visiting University of Botswana and some businesses in the area. I had never been to Botswana or Africa before, so I don’t have anything to compare this hotel to within Botswana. However, when comparing the hotel to the standards of South African and American hotels, I’d definitely say this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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Gaborone Sun is centrally located about 5-10' from "downtown" Gabs (as they fondly call the capital). The rooms are close to luxuriously decorated including the typical South African "kettle in the room" for tea and coffee (at no cost). TV channel selection is excellent including numerous news channels (Sky, CNN & BBC). Minibar in the room as well. Pricing very... More

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BebeSA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

This hotel features a casino, hairdresser and two restaurants. The rooms are spacious but the interior is average if you compare it to other hotels in western cities. We had a great lunch at the restaurant next to the pool. You will also find a shopping mall nearby. The more formal restaurant has limited seating and booking is sometimes required.... More

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BLT310
Los Angeles, California
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29 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

The Sun Hotel is a pleasant place to stay in Gaborone and offers nice opportunities for relaxation and recreation. The hotel is nicely laid out though its best rooms are in the annex wing where executive rooms and suites are offered. Next door is the golf course that can be accessed by a 5 minute walk to the 1st tee.... More

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roadwarriorafrica
Nairobi, Kenya
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60 reviews
91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We stayed twice here in transit to Maun. The hotel shuttle from the airport is very poor. They wait for several flights (GBE airport is VERY quiet) before transferring you to the hotel. The first time we waited 45 minutes, then gave up and took a taxi. The second time no one was there so we took a taxi. The... More

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TinusdeJager
Johannesburg, South Africa
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Gabarone is beautiful. The city is bustling, with new buildings rising like mushrooms all over. Traffic is becoming a nightmare because of the expansion, I think, but the expansion is needed to put new hotels in place. The staff at the Gaborone Sun are friendly, English and quick to respond to any problems. I did have a power failure in... More

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Address: Chuma Drive, Gaborone, Botswana

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