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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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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Superior Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

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Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Popular LocationUpington Golf Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKalahari Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrange River Cellars15 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Kalahari Lion's Rest
Parking included
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The price is AU$90
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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About the area

Upington

A family-friendly stay in Upington awaits you at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. You'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Kalahari Mall and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Kalahari-Oranje Museum. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a casino, and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Bella Roma, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Casino Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym as well as access to mini golf and a playground. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-star Upington hotel, you'll be 12.8 km (7.9 mi) from Orange River Cellars.

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

Comfortable hotel with casino and free airport shuttle
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Upington hotel.

  • Casino
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Upington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort on 6 May 2024 start from AU$103.40, 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 parking available at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Yep, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort has a free self car park.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a pool?

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort has an outdoor pool.

What makes Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort a romantic place to stay?

A bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Are pets allowed at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

There is a golf course next to Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort.

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