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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
Lobby
Superior Room
2 bars/lounges
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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, Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin 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
  • Melkstroom - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 10 min drive - 7.2 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

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonalds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cho-o-latta Cafe & restaurant - ‬7 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 deep soaking bath and 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

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
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 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 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, 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 deep-soaking baths 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.

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 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.