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your own wheels. The chalets are nicely appointed, the campsites a wonderful respite
from dusty Botswana trails, and Anne and Mike are welcoming hosts.
HOTEL
Cresta Marang Gardens $$$
( 241 3991;
www.crestahotels.com
; Old Gaborone Rd; s/d from US$144/169;
)
One of the better hotels in the Cresta chain in Botswana, this excellent hotel has expans-
ive grounds, standard rooms and some lovely thatched cottages on stilts.
Digger Inn $$
( 244 0107;
www.diggerinn.co.bw
; St Patrick St, Village Mall; d/f P705/860; )
At the northern end of the city centre, Diggers Inn is at once quiet, central and part of the
most happening expat enclave (Village Mall) in the city. The rooms here are large, if a
little careworn, and the decor evokes Francistown's mining heyday. Overall it's good
value and a worthwhile alternative to the chain hotels.
HOTEL
Metcourt Inn $$
( 241 1100;
www.metcourt.com
;
Blue Jacket St; r from P770; )
This outpost of
the Metcourt chain offers extremely comfortable, well-priced and recently renovated
three-star rooms. Which is just as well, as the location (central but next to the busy road
and overlooking rubbish-strewn fields at the back) is not Botswana's finest.
HOTEL
Grand Lodge $
( 241 2300; Blue Jacket St; s/d P275/350; )
This is an excellent choice if you want
to stay in the city centre. Standard rooms wouldn't win a style award but they're elevated
above the norm by the presence of air-con, cable TV, a fridge and a hotplate.
HOTEL
Tati River Lodge $$
( 240 6000;
www.trl.co.bw
;
campsite per person P60, s/d from P594/709; )
On
the riverbank, this is an OK midrange option that feels like an old-school country motel.
It's popular with locals and strikes a decent balance between rustic and roadside, although
the pub can get a little rowdy if you're after a tranquil stay.
MOTEL
