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Desert Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Palapye

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Front of property
Presidential Suite, Garden View
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Along A1 Highway, Palapye CBD, Palapye
  • Place, Engen Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapye Junction
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palapya Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, Garden View

Presidential Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Palapye

Heart of Palapye.Your stay at this Palapye hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Engen Mall and Palapye Junction. Palapya Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Tswapong Hills is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Engen Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palapye Junction - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palapya Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Royal Cemetery - 30 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 56.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Place - Palapye - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KBL Depot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Motel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Palapye
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Desert Sands Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Palapye hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Desert Sands Motel offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Desert Sands Motel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 English breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Does Desert Sands Motel have an airport shuttle?

Desert Sands Motel offers a free airport shuttle, available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Motel?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Motel on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $177, 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 Desert Sands Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Desert Sands Motel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Desert Sands Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Desert Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Desert Sands Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Sands Motel have a pool?

Desert Sands Motel does not have a pool.

Does Desert Sands Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Desert Sands Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Desert Sands Motel to downtown Palapye?

Desert Sands Motel is 2.2 mi away from Palapye.

Desert Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matshwene

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! And thanks for free early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019