The Grand Aria Hotel and Conference Centre
Location: Unnamed Road Plot 32943, Gaborone, bw
Star Rating: 7.8 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodation
The Grand Aria Hotel and Conference Centre in Gaborone offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, providing guests with relaxing areas to unwind and soak up the sun. The shared lounge is perfect for socializing and meeting other travelers.
Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant serving African and American dishes, or sip on cocktails at the bar. Start your day right with a buffet breakfast offering continental and Full English/Irish options.
Experience luxury, relaxation, and great dining at The Grand Aria Hotel and Conference Centre.
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free beach shuttle
- Nightclub
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Infinity pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Happy hour
- Nightclub
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Free beach shuttle
- Free pool cabanas
- Pool sun loungers
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Casino nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Standard King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Classic Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Suite
This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Superior King Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Superior Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Queen Studio - Disability Access
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Deluxe Junior Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Presidential Suite
This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Jiri (10/5): - All the staff is very friendly, especially the female receptionist who checked us in! The breakfast is great, every day something different compared to the previous day, the room is spacious, new and modern, very clean too, everything is 10/10
- Martial (9/5): -
- Bernhard (10/5): - Super nettes Personal. Super feines Essen!
- Morati (4/5): -
- Raj (9/5): Enjoyable. - Location, rooms, price We booked 2 rooms. The twin room was not ready when we were checking in around 6.30pm. But they sorted it out.
- Tichaona (7/5): -
- Letlamoreng (7/5): -
- FELTYS (10/5): -
- Wilfred (9/5): Superb -
- Rennett (10/5): SUPERB - had my own, had limited time to walk over to the kitchen nothing
- Cornelis (8/5): Great value and staff - Staff and location great, food fair, very clean and comfortable Nothing that stands out
- Anonymous (8/5): Great Place, Great People, Comfy Bed - Breakfast was always available with plenty of different options, the Waffles, Crepes and Pancakes were very good could always get a smell of them in the mornings. Unfortunately we didn’t have the chance to get breakfast due to scheduling so can’t comment anymore than that. The Pool was closed and although it was winter when we were there it would have been nice to cool off in the pool as there were days we were very hot
- Heinrich (9/5): Excellent - Pizza at Dinner was good and service very good
- Abdulla (10/5): Just great - Modern, clean, next to plaza and supermarket. Nothing to mention
- Nomvuyo (7/5): Good - Room and facilities were treat, communication was also seamless Professionalism @reception, seemed to be unprepared for our arrival
- Lucky (1/5): Horrible - They made me pay for breakfast and my booking had breakfast included
- Mhlanga (5/5): Passable -
- Anonymous (8/5): Very good - Good breakfast at excellent location
- Rakgomo (9/5): Superb -
- Naidoo (9/5): Superb -
- Dennis (8/5): Very good - This is a very good hotel in Gaborone with great staff. Rooms are spacious, clean and modern. Breakfast is one of the best I have seen. Secure parking. The ventilation system in my room and on the hallway were constant and noisy. No way to switch it off, which disturbed my sleep unfortunately.
- Alex (8/5): Very good -
- Montwedi (7/5): Good -
- Delie (9/5): Superb - The room was very spacious and well kept
- Peggy (8/5): Very good -
- Kenny (8/5): Great value hotel in a vibrant corner of Gaborone. - Very good food. Friendly staff. Right next to a mall with shops, restaurants and bars. Room smelt of tobacco
- Tong (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dikotsi (10/5): Excellent - The hotel is very clean and comfortable 👌🏽
- Arun (9/5): Superb -
- Gabana (8/5): Very good -
- Madeleine (10/5): Perfect Hotel to feel at home. - Very friendly staff, very clean, nice rooms and a very nice Terrasse to sit by the pool. Very high value for the price.
- Alex (7/5): Good -
- Wei (5/5): Passable -
- Khulekani (7/5): Good -
- Angus (9/5): Superb - Very nice hotel
Despite my late arrival, the staff went out of their way to provide a meal.
- Alain (8/5): Great location, great price, comfortable room! - I used to live in Gaborone and know the town quite well. I looked into staying at the Protea and the Hilton (for the points) but then I did a search and found the Aria. I am glad I did! The hotel was lovely and comfortable. Great amenities. Great location. Great price! I would gladly stay there again. I honestly can't think of a thing. My stay was short (only one night) but everything was great. I know it sounds like a line, but the place met and exceeded my expectations. Great stay at a great price in a great location.
- Marlu (8/5): Very good -
- Mtonga (7/5): Good -
- Syed (8/5): A nice and comfortable hotel In Gaborone. - Location was ok. Nothing to mention.
- Mhlanga (1/5): Bad -
- Ohalloran (8/5): Very good -
- Josephine (9/5): Superb -
- Ohalloran (8/5): Very good -
- Taiwo (9/5): Superb -
- Tour (10/5): Exceptional -
- Atanase (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mohammad (10/5): Exceptional -
- Zibo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ivan (4/5): Friendly staff and very clean rooms. Ideal location. But the roof at front entrance must be fixed. - Staff were very professional, pleasant and helpful.
The location is ideal because it is in the CBD and very close to a bustling mall.
The hotel had a very clean swimming pool and entertainment area.
Bedding and rooms were always very clean. On the day of our arrival and for the rest of our stay there was rain water dripping down the front entrance roof. Water pooled on the floor at the front entrance doorway.
Also there were no cooking facilities or a stove in the rooms. It would have been nice to prepare our own meals.
- Geralda (10/5): It’s located close to the airport, and the surrounding area is quiet and green. The pool is stunning and staff very effi - The facility is beautiful and clean, the staff was excellent and friendly Nothing
- Mureriwa (8/5): Very good -
- Warren (8/5): Comfortable, spacious and affordable - Amazing, peaceful view of city. Kind staff. Clean spacious rooms. The kitchen and menu need some work.
- Josephine (6/5): It would have been great but lack of hot water in the morning spoiled the game. - The rooms are spacious and clean, well maintained with helpful friendly staff No hot water in the morning and was not even informed if there were maintenances going on. Staff budging into my room in the morning while I was sleeping screaming room service. I really could not know what was the room service for in the morning.
- Clever (1/5): Bad -
- Leah (8/5): We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and applaud staff for cleanliness - The hotel is very clean and the food from the hotel restaurant was excellent the staff/chef has passion. The location is great. Overall, we enjoyed our stay@ hotel Some of the aircon were not working in the rooms, so we had to move rooms.
- Matthew (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lizinnet (9/5): Superb -
- Doctor (10/5): Exceptional -
- Samukelisiwe (7/5): A decent stay with decent pricing. - A really great breakfast, room and overall the property has great potential The staff is way too relaxed about giving good service. The pool needs to be cleaned regularly and should ideally have towels close by.
- Kayembe (9/5): Amazing place and my new go to accomodation whenever I’m in Gaborone! - Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing rooms. Great value for money. Outstanding restaurant and customer service. Beautiful pool area. No gym. Add a gym and this is an amazing complete hotel.
- Ridwan (6/5): Average - Clean rooms, nice staff Breakfast doesn’t have many options, swimming pool floor is not clean.
- Make (4/5): Disappointing - Staff was great I was advised early check-in arrangements can only be confirmed on the day of reservation. On arrival I was advised there is an extra cost for early check in.
Aircon in the room was not working.
- Edward (8/5): Overall it was great value for money and it was a lovely stay. - Facilities were clean and felt great. The room was spacious and shower was large enough to really relax and enjoy. loved the staff friendliness. It was easy to engage with everyone. The place was really great. The TV in the room was not a smart TV and offered minimal viewing channel options. The pool floor tiles appeared to be dirty, I did see the Pool cleaning machine doing it's thing but felt like it was taking too long.
- Obimbo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lebo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Prudence (8/5): Very good -
- Daniel (8/5): Great place in Gabs - Great value for money, pool was nice, staff really friendly When you going out for the day and return, card doesnt work and need to run to reception
- Ebrahim (5/5): Passable - everything they offered was good for me. i have a 2yr old. in the botswana heat id appreciate garden umbellas for the guests where they choose to sit. i asked for an umbrella to be placed over the splash inflatable. he was the only child the entire stay. there is no kids pool but they had a giant inflatable slide (not for kids under 9yrs) so we had pay for him to play in the splashzone since he's too small to slide which was great and he had fun. but i was worried he'd collapse in the 40deg heat, there was no shade created no umbrellas. The only shade is on the patio and under the pergolas. not at all good because i was joined by random strangers, under this pergola-my space was invaded my food was on the table where people are now seated, i cant leave my bag and phone to attend to my son whos in the scorching sun, his seat was now occupied.... UMBRELLAS help when it gets crowded. those many frog filled fountains under the trees should be converted into a kids pool. instead of one giant inflatable water slide, try 2. that can be placed in small but shady areas.
- Mondli (6/5): Fair hotel for the price - The price was reasonable. There were a lot of mosquitoes, not really something they can control. The food was ok. The shower head hadn’t been cleaned in a long time and so the water sprayed mostly to the sides
- Mmabatho (10/5): We enjoyed our stay and the staff members were very helpful and nice to us - It is decent I have no complaints at all
- Ilwad (7/5): Good -
- Çağrı (8/5): Very good -
- Marinus (9/5): Superb -
- Holly (7/5): Good -
- Given (2/5): Very poor -
- Bacha (3/5): Poor -
- Thambapilai (8/5): Exceptional stay after a long road trip! - The room and location was excellent value for money. Very good beds! Nothing to dislike.
- Julius (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mukesh (4/5): its just a new place - service needs to be jaked up bigg time - was average food and service could be improved
- Tshepang (9/5): Beautiful clean hotel - The hotel was clean, the staff were helpful and friendly
- Marcus (6/5): I enjoyed my stay, staff was very professional. - breakfast was always good and enough. nothing. I was happy.
- Fernanda (8/5): Very good -
- Thabo (9/5): Comfortable and safe stay. - Nothing at all.
- De (9/5): Awesome value for Money with superb service! - Clean and new facilities. Friendly and very helpful staff. Great value for money Rooms need a hair dryer and a mirror or two in the bedroom for getting ready. Showers need some repair.
- Pieter (7/5): Good -
- Dikotana (10/5): Exceptional -
- Michelle (7/5): Bed comfortable. Room noisy due to too close to cafe downstairs. - Breakfast met my expectations, but, not everything was available for example the chicken strips and savoury mince as these were finished when we arrived which was at 7.30am. The tv in our room was not working as the wifi connection could not connect. I called reception to complain, but no one arrived to sort it out.
- Natasha (8/5): Very good - Decor and beds were comfortable Few hairs on the floor in bathroom upon arrival. Need to clean corners of the room
- Tour (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tour (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tebo (7/5): Good -
- Dianah (8/5): Very good -
- Winnie (6/5): Was grateful I was there for a short time. Make sense why the cost per night was low, the place needs a lot of work. - - There was mold on the shower floor
- There are no two-point plugs in the room or provided by the hotel, but there are condoms in the bedside drawers, doesn’t make sense
- The phones going to reception don’t work
- No blankets in the room
- The aircon didn’t work
- the transparency curtain was damaged, so when you open the window, people from the next building can look inside the room
- The safe doesn’t reset, so it doesn’t lock
- There is a delivery fee from the in-house restaurant to the room, doesn’t make sense
- Khanyisile (6/5): Pleasant -
- Ishmael (8/5): It was a wonderful stay first time in Gaborone. - The hotel is beautiful and located in a nice area Only problem is there is no road signs leading us there if you not navigating it’s not easy to find
- Khotle (10/5): Fantastic - Friendly staff, safe location and the cleanness. Nothing
- Prince (9/5): Superb -
- Mwelwa (8/5): It was lovely and peaceful, a very convenient place to stay and affordable. - The place was okay. Quiet and peaceful. The TV channels were few, so as a TV person, i'd recommend adding some more channels. Other than that, the staff was helpful and friendly and the place is not far from the CBD. I loved that the hotel was considerate enough to prepare breakfast for guests who were leaving the Hotel around 04:00 hours to catch early morning flights. Nothing. The place is lovely, the food i ate was great and the staff was friendly.
- Nhlalala (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alex (5/5): Passable -
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