Run by Sun International, one of southern Africa’s leading hotel and entertainment groups, the Gaborone Sun has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 1970s and remains one of the most sought-after hotels in the capital. It is close to the National Museum and Art Gallery and the golf course.
At a glance
Location: Central Gaborone, Botswana
Rooms: 196 rooms and suites
Stayed in: Standard Room
Best for: business travellers, conference guests and sports lovers
Reviewed: March 2015
7.7 out of 10
Setting and arrival
I arrived from Johannesburg in the afternoon. Check-in was quick and efficient, and I was escorted to my room.
The rooms
My Standard Room worked well for both rest and work, with a king bed facing the TV, a separate desk with universal sockets, tea and coffee, satellite TV, minibar, safe and air conditioning. The 196 rooms make the hotel well suited to conferences, and the Presidential Suite is almost a full apartment, with kitchen, dining and living areas in African style.
Facilities
The casino is the largest in Gaborone, and there are squash and tennis courts with coaches and an outdoor swimming pool.
The verdict
A central location and excellent leisure facilities make the Gaborone Sun a solid choice in Botswana’s capital.
- Rooms: 7.5
- Service: 8.0
- Dining: 7.5
- Facilities and spa: 8.0
- Location: 8.0
Gaborone Sun Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in March 2015. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
