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Digger Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Francistown with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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Balcony
Hallway
Property entrance
Staircase
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Executive Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Francistown

At Digger Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Supa Ngwao Museum and St Patrick's Church. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, The Thorn Tree, is open for breakfast and lunch. Digger Pub and Grill is the hotel's own sports bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Francistown hotel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from University of Botswana and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Sunshine Plaza Shopping Center.

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

  • ‪Riverside Deck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Diggers Pub & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Hill Spur Steak Ranch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Digger Inn

Hotel in Francistown with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Digger Pub and Grill
  • The Thorn Tree

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Digger Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Digger Inn?

Digger Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Digger Inn?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Digger Inn on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$116.30, 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 Digger Inn?

Yep, Digger Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Digger Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Digger Inn.

Does Digger Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Digger Inn?

No, Digger Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Digger Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Digger Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Digger Inn?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Digger Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

10/10 Excellent

alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

NGONILE

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mkhabela

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

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Review

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daoud

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, DULLES

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

William, Nas

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wilmington

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

8/10 Good

Cecil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveller
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

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