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The Capital Guest House

Lot 28492 Batsadi Road, 00100 Gaborone, Botswana
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The Capital Guest House

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Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
133 reviews

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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, The Capital Guest House is located just 0.6 mi from the Gaborone city center while offering a quiet and intimate atmosphere. The modern, air-conditioned rooms come with city or garden views, satellite TV, and private 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 3.7 mi from Gaborone Train Station and 5 mi from Gaborone Game Reserve. The Diamond Technology Park is 5 mi away and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 6.8 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
7.4
Low score for Gaborone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    Vietnam Vietnam
    “Very lovely and clean guest house that feels like home away from home. Joyce goes above and beyond to ensure all guests are comfortable and well tended to. Nothing is a problem and will certainly stay again in the future.”
  • Assan
    the United States the United States
    “The staff was helpful. Joyce was amazing and caring and she was very attentive. The property is in a quiet residential area but easily walkable to city center (about 15 minutes).”
  • 4
    4corners
    Canada Canada
    “Staff was really nice and the room was clean. Lots of hot water for a great shower. They arranged for a tour for me to see the city which was nice.”
  • Saphokazi
    South Africa South Africa
    “The service that we have from Mme Joyce, it was out of this world she made sure that she assist us with every we needed during our stay. We really enjoyed our stay at the Capital Guest House.”
  • Letlhogonolo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything, value for money. Neat and quite with a very helpful staff.”
  • Exploreafricacampers
    South Africa 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 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
    the United States the United States
    “The location was very good and the staff was excellent”
  • Shem
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything. Literally! Great location, great staff, super fast wifi”
  • Phindile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The luxury suite lived up to its name, loved everything about it 👌🏿”

Managed by The Capital

Company review score: 9.1Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of The Capital Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Capital Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    6 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    BWP 350 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Capital Guest House

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Capital Guest House is 1.7 miles from the center of Gaborone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Capital Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Capital Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment

    • The prices at The Capital Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Capital Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Game drives