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Standard Room
24 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with casino and free airport shuttle

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

Located in Upington, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Kalahari Mall and Kalahari-Oranje Museum. This casino hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Orange River Cellars.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Bella Roma, a restaurant which specializes in Italian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Free airport transport
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 60
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Casino
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of slot machines - 169
  • Number of gaming tables - 6
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms – 1
  • Reception hall
  • No accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Upington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Miniature golf on site
  • Playground on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 135 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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