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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with casino and free airport shuttle

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Lobby
2 bars/lounges
Superior Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Place, Upington Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Melkstroom
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Upington

A family-friendly stay in Upington awaits you at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. You'll be steps from Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Melkstroom. 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 Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Upington hotel include Gordonia Hospital and Jackson Island.

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Melkstroom - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Orange River Cellars - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Ox - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Suburban hotel with casino and free airport shuttle
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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/games 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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 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 a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch 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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
  • 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: from approximately ZAR 135 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 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, a smoke detector 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.

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 rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort.

Is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is a hit with families.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front of office staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were very goid
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mr d

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

fine place to stay

friendly efficient check in, nice room with A/C already working well. comfy bed, fridge & tea& coffee making facilities. only complaint was restaurant closes at 15.00 on Sundays (I was pre warned of this but it was still a bit of a pain!). would still stay there in future (but not on Sunday!)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Earl

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Veranise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average stay

Got to the venue and the WiFi, phone in the room and tv channels all was not working, moved us to another room after we unpacked as only found out then these things not working, room was better but WiFi still problematic as signal very poor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

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

Super stay

Super stay, already booked again for the return trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sifiso

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was bad. Poor service and unfriendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Molefi

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made this a wonderful trip and the hotel is very clean and all is helpful. Will definitely return soon and wont stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

ANANDROY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

GP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020