Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

Property class: 3.5

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You can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course and a casino at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, 169 slot machines and 6 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Bella Roma, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a corner/local shop and a terrace.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿1,281
฿1,473 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Upington, Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino and Orange River Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Melkstroom and Jackson Island. Visit our Upington travel guide
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Erf 1, Golf Course Road, Keidebees, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

What's nearby

  • Upington Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalahari Mall
    8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Orange River Cellars
    16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Eureka Golf Club
    23 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • Wimpy
    8 min drive
  • Bi Lo Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Cho-o-latta Cafe & restaurant
    7 min drive

About this property

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort

  • Family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
  • A free return airport shuttle, a casino and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts a casino VIP room, 169 slot machines and 6 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Bella Roma, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and mini golf.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and newspapers in the reception
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort on 31 Oct 2026 start from ฿1,281, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort located?

This family-friendly Upington hotel is located in the suburbs, within 3 mi (5 km) of Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino, Melkstroom and Jackson Island. Kalahari Mall and Weicheiland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities. VALUE for money!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front of office staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were very goid
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly.big bed big room. View to the Golf court
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

recommended

easy to find from airport, quick friendly check in. nice room with fridge a/c and balcony comfortable beds not noisy and very good food in Italian themed restaurant- recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fine place to stay

friendly efficient check in, nice room with A/C already working well. comfy bed, fridge & tea& coffee making facilities. only complaint was restaurant closes at 15.00 on Sundays (I was pre warned of this but it was still a bit of a pain!). would still stay there in future (but not on Sunday!)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incompetant staff They could not find my booking The toilet was used in my room and not flushed Horrible smell in room Door next to my room was kicked and shouted at 4:30 in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erano anni che non vedevo un hotel con pretese ridotto in uno stato simile. Rumoroso, pessimo ristorante, camere fatiscenti, e internet inutilizzabile
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average stay

Got to the venue and the WiFi, phone in the room and tv channels all was not working, moved us to another room after we unpacked as only found out then these things not working, room was better but WiFi still problematic as signal very poor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super stay

Super stay, already booked again for the return trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was bad. Poor service and unfriendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made this a wonderful trip and the hotel is very clean and all is helpful. Will definitely return soon and wont stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.

My stay was lovely, i enjoyed the place so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel was nice, staff at the hotel was friendly as well. The swimming pool was clean (except the kiddies part, which was SUPER dirty). Bowling, Putt Putt and the little desert drive train thingy was super fun and all extremely cheap. My recommendation is definitively the restaurant (500g Sirloin steak, chips - PHENOMENAL). The Sunday buffet was also really nice! The part that I would not recommend is the Casino. My casino card was blocked in under 10 minutes and I stood there like a fool waiting for people to get back to me while they took the card somewhere. They were then also extremely arrogant and rude at the Casino. They didn't apologize, they just looked at me. It was very unpleasant. I didn't lose any money, I just cashed out and left with all my friends. Id absolutely AVOID the casino. I enjoyed swimming the most and everything else too :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023