The Gaborone Sun Hotel is located in the Botswana capital, Gaborone. It offers its guests luxury accommodation, a superb choice of facilities, dining rooms and bars, as well as a modern conference centre. It is the perfect destination for travellers and the business community alike who wish to experience a bit of luxury before or after a safari around the magnificent Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve or Chobe National Park.

The Gaborone Sun Hotel dates back to the 1970's and has undergone a number of improvements over the years as well as being extensively refurbished. This superb establishment has been voted the 'Best Hotel in Botswana'.

Recreational facilities include a fully-equipped mini-gym, squash court, floodlit tennis courts, golf course and pro-shop adjacent to the hotel ground, swimming pool, and a casino. The Heart of Africa Gift Shop stocks a wide variety of curios, souvenirs, magazines and newspapers; it is located in the main lobby. Manicures, pedicures and massages can be arranged at the quality hairdresser and stylist

There are a number of restaurants and bars at the Gaborone Sun Hotel. Mahogany's Restaurant (decorated in rich mahogany wood) combines 'sophisticated ambiance coupled with intimate elegance', which is posh speak for 'no shorts allowed'. It boasts a menu to 'satisfy the appetite of any dining connoisseur'. Guests are entertained throughout the evening by their resident entertainer, Momo, who can be seen and heard tinkling on the ivories of his grand piano whilst you munch.

The Savuti Grill seats 150 diners and is the hotel's quick service restaurant. It offers an English or continental breakfast and an extensive buffet carvery for lunch and dinner. African cuisine and some spicy Indian curries can also be ordered.

The Conservatory and Pool Terrace serves light snacks and refreshments in tranquil and relaxing surroundings. The Slots Casino Lounge Bar is a hive of activity and guests can enjoy live entertainment (but not Momo!). The Pool Bar is set in tranquil gardens and serves cocktails and cool drinks. The Casino Walkup Bar is the place to head if you fancy a smoke with your drink.

The Business Centre at The Gaborone Sun has a wide range of conference facilities. Their state-of-the-art equipment combined with the professional service from the banqueting team appeals to incentive and conference organisers alike. The centre consists of a main conference room, which can be divided into 3 separate rooms. There are also 5 seminar rooms and the centre is totally self-contained with its own reception and lobby area. The conference centre can host up to 500 delegates.

All conference rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air conditioning, lights with dimmer switches, PA systems, black-out facilities, telephone jacks and conference aids. Equipment includes portable screens, overhead projector, audio and video appliances, a portable stage/fashion ramp, and a selection of other projectors and flip-charts.

Accommodation at Gaborone Sun is in either the Presidential Suite, 3 Suites, 152 executive (plus 1 disabled room) and 38 Luxury rooms. Standard in every room are:

• Adjustable air-conditioning and heating.
• Colour satellite television and remote control.
• Telephone with voice mail.
• Bath and shower.
• Electric shaver plug (220v AC).
• Personal safety deposit boxes.
• Mini-bars.
• Hair-dryers.
• 24hr room service.
• Wi-fi Internet connection.
• Tea/coffee facilities.

The Presidential Suite: The Presidential Suite has a main bedroom, separate lounge and dining area and a self contained kitchen. Extras include a king-sized bed , entertainment centre, en-suite bathroom, separate shower and bath, guest cloakroom, kitchen with separate entrance, microwave, refrigerator and oven/stove.

The 3 x Suites: Each suite has 2 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, king-sized bed, a large lounge area and dining room and a guest cloakroom.

The 152 x executive rooms: There are 73 rooms with a shower and 79 with bath and shower. Twin beds are fitted in 75 rooms alongside each other. Double beds are fitted into 40 rooms and 37 rooms have king-sized beds.

1 x disabled room: This room has disabled access with an en-suite bathroom with a bath and hand-shower.

Many travellers and members of the business community enjoy unwinding on the Gaborone Sun Hotel's Casino. There are a number of tables and slot machines (using smart cards and not coins). People under the age of 18 are not permitted to gamble under any circumstances and the hotel management promotes responsible gambling.

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• Children are welcome at the Gaborone Sun