Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, Botswana — Hilton's First Garden Inn in Gaborone (2018)

A Hilton Garden Inn in the Heart of Gaborone

Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone brings the Hilton Garden Inn brand to Botswana's capital, set right inside Gaborone'sCentral Business District. The address—New Lobatse Road—sits in the city's newer CBD pocket, the same area where the project was positioned as a flagship hospitality development.

A 2018 Opening in Gaborone's CBD

The property was unveiled as the first Hilton Garden Inn in Gaborone, with project managers Fleming Asset Management announcing a March 2018 opening. Reported as a P300 million development, the hotel was shaped as a direct competitor to the Masa Square hotel in the same district, giving the CBD a fresh upscale-business address almost overnight.

Seven Storeys, Double Basement, Mixed-Use Plan

Architecturally, the building is a hotel rising seven storeys above a double basement, paired with an adjacent 6,000 m² commercial development. The project was developed for the Botswana Public Pensions Fund, with Group Five named as contractor and a reported construction value of R220 million. The design phase also helped set the Hilton standard for hotels in Africa, and the scheme was shortlisted as a finalist for Best Hotel Development at the African Property investment awards.

Rooms, Dining and Event Space

The hotel features 150 guest rooms outfitted with the brand's signature bedding. On-site amenities include a health club and an outdoor swimming pool, with food and beverage options spanning an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, and a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. A dedicatedmeeting rooms and event spaceoffering is also part of the property, marketed under the Successful Meetings banner for groups and conferences.

Where It Sits in the City

The mapped location places Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone on New Lobatse Road within the CBD of Gaborone,Botswana. The premises are described as a hotel above a double basement, with an adjacent 6,000 m² commercial development attached to the site, making the property both a stay and a small commercial hub within the district.

Practical Considerations

Facilities, services, and on-site amenities can change over time, so it's worth confirming current offerings directly with the hotel before arrival or event planning.