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Digger Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Francistown hotel

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Exterior
Staircase
Serves lunch and dinner
Deluxe Twin Room | Bathroom
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Plot 322/313 St Patrick Street, Francistown
  • Place, Supa Ngwao Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Botswana
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Francistown

In Francistown .Your stay at this Francistown hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Supa Ngwao Museum and St Patrick's Church. University of Botswana and Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Supa Ngwao Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Patrick's Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Botswana - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Toro Junction Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbara' Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Entertainment - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Digger Inn

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Francistown hotel
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Digger Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Francistown hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Digger Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Exterior
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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Digger Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Digger Francistown
Digger Inn
Digger Inn Francistown
Digger Inn Hotel
Digger Inn Francistown
Digger Inn Hotel Francistown

Frequently asked questions

Does Digger Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Digger Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at Digger Inn?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Digger Inn on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $78, excluding 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.

Does Digger Inn offer free breakfast?

Digger Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Digger Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Digger Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Digger Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Digger Inn have a pool?

Digger Inn does not have a pool.

Does Digger Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Digger Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Digger Inn to downtown Francistown?

Digger Inn is 0.4 mi away from Francistown.

Digger Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Saumil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, carpets are bit old, but good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mkhabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained. Good wifi, excellent restaurant on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful and restful night. The restaurant you must try great food!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge in Francistown for 5 persons. Amazing dinner with a lot of choice. Staff very pleasna tand helpful. I and my older children did a great running around the Digger at 18h. All fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good accommodation half way between Harare and Sandton. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and authentic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops within short walking distance. Weekends can be noisy at night because of street parties and music nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Amenities
Hard to find but nice and quiet once there. Bathroom vents blowing in kitchen (fryer) smells straight into the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an initial hiccup with a different room being reserved than what we actually booked on expedia so I recommend confirming with the Inn via phone which room you have booked but they sorted it out for us and we had a really nice stay. Stayed a night each in the deluxe family and the family rooms and both were clean, nice, spacious rooms and had everything we needed. Both restaurants connected to the Inn had great food and service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

NGONILE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The family room met our needs, the check in staff, not really helpful attitude after we had travelled a long distance and it was later in the evening with small children, a small guidance on how to unload and get bags in would have helped. Check out was an unnecessary long process, the lady wanted to check which site I booked through, even after I confirmed via Expedia, she wanted to share how with the other sites payment is not taken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

En natt på Diggers Inn, Francistown

Dubbelsängen var stor och skön, mindre bra var att barnens våningssäng gnisslade väldigt högt vid varje liten rörelse de gjorde.. men den var iallafall också skönt bäddad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's restaurant was excellent but no nearby alternatives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Does the job

Stayed at Digger Inn a number of times now. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Had very little interaction with staff beyond collecting keys but they are friendly. Wifi system is a little arcane and patchy. Food in the restaurant leaves much to be desired. The Thorn Tree is much better than the hotel bar/restaurant. But overall, for Francistown, it works. I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip to Francistown

Online booking was easy and efficient, the staff were very friendly, our wifi did not work all the time causing some frustration.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nontokozo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home...

My trip was amazing great food and great service....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freundliches Personal, unkomplzierter Check-In und Check-Out, grosses und sauberes Zimmer und Bad, bequeme Betten. Nur das angeschlossene Restaurant (Dinner) und Cafe (Frühstück) sind nicht so prickelnd hinsichtlich der Qualität des Essens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colonial and friendly.

I like Diggers. Stayed a few times and it suits our needs adequately. Colonial style architecture and design feel. Friendly staff and good food next door. Clean rooms and usually not too busy. Good hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet place in the city

The hotel is quiet and secure, a comfortable and clean place for individuals or families. There are two restaurants available with excellent food and reasoable price. There is a gym and the neighorhood area is safe for walking/jogging.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Short three night stay

The property was well cared for and clean and most of the reception staff were friendly and competent. There was ongoing confusion about whether we had paid in advance, and at first how many nights we were staying. One of the managers knew there was a confirmation email from Hotels.com but evidently that didn't get communicated to the rest of the reception staff as I was asked to pay again upon checkout. However a nice well-maintained room and good amenities. My third stay in Francistown and next trip I will probably stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for a good price

The hotel is in a good location and has secure parking - great for travelers passing through Francistown on the way to somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First impression on parking the car at the back was OMG !! On being shown the available rooms we were very impressed. The novel set up of the restaurant and snack bar was enlightening. Only there for one night but will certainly use again