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Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Upington with casino and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
2 bars/lounges
Casino

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is ₩93,387
₩107,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Orange River Cellars - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 11 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dros - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Try your luck at the casino when you stay at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort in Upington. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy Italian cuisine at Bella Roma, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a free airport shuttle.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Mini golf

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino
  • 6 casino gaming tables
  • 169 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Bella Roma - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Casino Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 135 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yes, there's a casino, featuring 169 slot machines and 6 gaming tables.
What is there to do at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a casino. Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort also has a 24-hour fitness center and an arcade, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?
Yes, Bella Roma offers Italian cuisine.
Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort like?
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is located a short 2-minute walk from Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino.

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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!)
Mr d, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Earl, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Laurence, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Julian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Peter, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yolanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Mr d, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Rasheda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dr N K Kirimi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly.big bed big room. View to the Golf court
Hubert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jacobus, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Peter, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

KOKETSO IGNATIOUS, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Michele, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Veranise, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super stay
Super stay, already booked again for the return trip
Tinus, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It was bad. Poor service and unfriendly staff
Sifiso, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Molefi, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

ANANDROY, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

GP, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay.
My stay was lovely, i enjoyed the place so much.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mandie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Michael, 3-night trip
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