Name: The Capital Guest House
Address: Lot 28492 Batsadi Road, 00100 Gaborone, Botswana, Lot 28492 Batsadi Road, 00100, Botswana
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £67 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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The Capital Guest House

Lot 28492 Batsadi Road, 00100 Gaborone, Botswana – Great location - show map

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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, The Capital Guest House is located just 1 km from the Gaborone city centre while offering a quiet and intimate atmosphere. The modern, air-conditioned rooms come with city or garden views, satellite TV, and en suite bathrooms with a bath or shower. Some rooms include a bath and a seating area. Guests can enjoy the shared TV lounge as well as the swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and there is free on site parking. The Capital Guest House is 6 km from Gaborone Train Station and 8 km from Gaborone Game Reserve. The Diamond Technology Park is 8 km away and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 11 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Luxury Double Room

1 large double bed

Premium Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

Budget Twin Room

2 single beds

Standard Double Room

1 double bed

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

8.9

Facilities

8.2

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

8.2

Location

8.2

Free WiFi

8.5

See what guests loved the most:

Richard
South Africa
“The property is well maintained and run by a disciplined lady by the name of Joyce . She is accommodating and consistently looking out for one’s wellbeing . This reflects in the neatness and beautiful grounds . A relaxing environment.”
Donovan
South Africa
“Great place enjoyed the stay. Joyce is such a humble lady always checking up to see if there is anything we needed.”
Malik
United States
“The location was very good and the staff was excellent”
Shem
South Africa
“Everything. Literally! Great location, great staff, super fast wifi”
Phindile
South Africa
“The luxury suite lived up to its name, loved everything about it 👌🏿”
Stefan
South Africa
“Friendly and helpful staff Very clean The premium room is beautiful , spacious and has a good view of the garden. The bed and linens were great The bathroom was stunning”
Siya
Botswana
“Great location and the ground staff were very kind.”
Leslie
Germany
“Both the host and the staff gave us a warm welcome and always went an extra mile to find out if we are ok and if we needed anything. Very nice and comfortable rooms and absolutely clean. The pool is very clean. Joyce was amazing with a great sense...”
Ouma
South Africa
“Mom Joyce welcoming was so exceptional and very warm. She was so friendly and very helpful. Made herself available when we needed assistance.”
Jide
Ireland
“Staff are friendly and the environment is very good”

Managed by The Capital

Company review score: 8.9Based on 111 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

The Capital is managed by Letts and Joyce. Letts stayed in the UK for many years and studied at The University of Reading and worked briefly in the planning department of the Reading Borough Council before returning back home. He has travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, USA and Africa. He is involved in a number of tourism ventures, placing a lot of emphasis on sustainable tourism. As a Town Planner and tourism entrepreneur he takes a keen interest in land use matters relating to the ever increasing conflict between human settlements and wildlife. He sees the long-term solution to this conflict as the only way for continued tourism prosperity in Botswana.

Property information

The Capital is a quite elegantly decorated upmarket guesthouse, centrally located in Gaborone. We are about 5 to 10 minutes drive from most of the city's conference centers ( The GICC- Gaborone International Convention Centre; the AVANI Hotel Conference, SADC Headquarters & Conference; Tlotlo Centre, Masa Square Centre, Fairgrounds and a walking distance to the Travel Lodge Conference). Guests can book dinner from our onsite chef or choose to eat at the many restaurants located a short drive from the guesthouse. Many of our guests have complimented us for how clean our rooms and general facilities are, as well as for the excellent service provided by our staff.

Neighbourhood information

The Capital is located in an residential neighborhood in Gaborone a short distance from the City Centre. Gaborone is the Capital City of Botswana and house the National Assembly and the house of traditional leaders ( Ntlo ya Dikgosi). There are a number of tourist activities that one can do while visiting Gaborone, these include, The National Museum, Botanical Gardens, City Tours including the ever popular No.1 Ladies Detective City tour , Cultural tours to nearby villages - this gives the guests insight into the Setswana way of leaving ( Bahurutshe Cultural Village is an excellent example of this) as well as enable them to see the dramatic transformation some of these villages have undergone in the last few decades. The larger villages have their own museums that takes a guest through their tribal history. Other activities include Horse riding, Scenic tours, as well as a day or two safari tour to local and South African game reserves ( mainly Madikwe and Pilanesburg).

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Capital Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years

Cot upon request

Free

6 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

BWP 350 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

The Capital Guest House is 1.7 miles from the centre of Gaborone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at The Capital Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Room options at The Capital Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin
The prices at The Capital Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
The Capital Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Swimming Pool
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Game drives
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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