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The Marang Hotel

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Country
Botswana
Province/State
CENTRAL DISTRICT
City
Francistown
Physical Address
On the banks of the Tati River, 5km outside Francistown
Postal Address
P.O.Box 807, Francistown, Botswana
Telephone Number
Backpack Africa call centre telephone no:
+27 (0)11 880 5108
Fax Number
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+27 (0)11 880 5655
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+27 (0)82 490 1229

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Marang Hotel
The Marang Hotel and Casino is a licensed three star hotel, with glorious gardens and trees. Its location being on the banks of the Tati River, just 5 kilometres out of Francistown, gives it a charming country hotel ambience with the serviced caravan and grassed campsite is ideal for those who love the outdoor life.

The Marang is situated centrally on Botswana's western border with Gaborone, the capital 400 kilometres to the south. To the north, Kasane / Chobe national park and the Okavango delta are both 500 kilometres away. The town of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe is 200 kilometres west of Francistown, making the Marang hotel and casino an ideal overnight stop when touring Botswana.


Guest Room Facilities
57 air-conditioned rooms with satellite television with the exception of the budget rooms, self-service tea and coffee facilities.


Room Configuration
12 rondavels, 14 chalets, 22 executive rooms, 8 budget rooms and I cottage.


Food and Beverage Facilities
A la Carte Restaurant:
Seats up to 100 guests and offers a la carte menu for dinner and buffet menus for breakfast and lunch.

ox and Hound Cocktail Bar:
Seats 10, offers light snacks and is open till late

Tati River Pool Bar:
Located in the garden and pool area, seats 100, offers light snacks, is open till 2000 hours and is a wonderful outdoor function venue.


Conference and Banqueting Facilities
The main conference room, Lekgotla, can accommodate 50/100 delegates, with the executive boardroom accommodating 5/15 delegates. The arena can take up to 30 delegates. All conference rooms are equipped with basic conference equipment, i.e. OHP flipchart, whiteboard, television and video. More sophisticated equipment can be pre-arranged.


Hotel Facilities
Casino, open daily from 11h00 till late, comprises 50 high technology slots machines using the latest smart card technology. Outdoor swimming pool situated in the glorious gardens with easy access to the Tati River pool bar for refreshments. Same day laundry and dry - cleaning services and plenty of secure parking with a 24 hour security guard presence in the whole complex.


FACILITIES

A la Carte Restaurant,Bar,Braai/Barbeque,Laundry,Swimming Pool,Games Room,Television,Pay phone,Buffet Restaurant,Curio Shop,Conference Room

ACTIVITIES

On-site Activities
Bird - Watching
Off-site Activities
Bird - Watching,Budget Tours and Safaris,Golf

Accommodation offered at this Establishment

All prices quoted on this page are in the native currency of  Botswana
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Accommodation Type

Max no of persons

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Low Season

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Standard Single Room Single Room en suite 1

BWP 457.00

BWP 457.00

Per Unit

BWP 0.00

BWP 0.00

Bathroom, Accommodation only
Standard Double Room Double Room en suite 2

BWP 526.00

BWP 526.00

Per Unit

BWP 0.00

BWP 0.00

Bathroom, Accommodation only

 

 

Getting to us

Location
:located on the banks of the Tati River

:5 kilometres out of Francistown

:situated centrally on Botswana's eastern border

:400 kilometres to the north of Gaborone




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