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Any visitor to Botswana would be well advised to plan a stopover at the Marang in Francistown en route to Chobe or the Okavango.
I'll be back there soon!
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A review by dacherry on Botswana - Francistown - Marang Hotel August 3rd, 2000
Author's product rating:
Value for Money
Shopping
Nightlife
Ease of getting around
Family Friendly
Advantages:
Peace, tranquility and good service
Disadvantages:
May lack sophistication for certain travellers
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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During July 2000 I spent 4 days visiting Francistown and stayed at the Marang Hotel. This was my second visit to the area and to that hotel - the previous visit took place about 18 months previously.
I found the hotel to be as pleasant and comfortable as it had been previously. The staff are very pleasant and helpful - who seem to derive genuine pleasure from ensuring your visit is a happy one.
The hotel is not a sophisticated westernised hotel but it is also not very rustic and third-world. It seems to strike a happy medium between the two and can be recommended for travellers who prefer all modcons and also those who are prepared to put up with the more rustic touches.
Meals are well prepared and there is a variety of dishes available on the dinner menu from the usual steaks to a more unusual selection of regional and African dishes and there is sufficient choice for the vegetarian.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this hotel for me is the wonderful garden. Situated in a very dry and almost desert-like town, Francistown, the Marang is an oasis of tall trees with lush green grass and foliage. Quite a delight to sit in the garden and enjoy an evening drink and watch the large variety of local birds which also inhabit the garden.
The hotel offers accommodation in chalets with bathrooms, in log chalets on stilts and also has camping facilities for campers en route to the game parks further north.
Any visitor to Botswana would be well advised to plan a stopover at the Marang in Francistown en route to Chobe or the Okavango.
Advantages: Friendly Helpful Staff Disadvantages: Disolate Area
A friend of mine lives in Francistown so I've had to go visit her a few times. I've stayed at The Marang Hotel for a weekend because my friend's place was crowded. The hotel was very pleasant and comfortable. Don't expect a five star building because you won't get it. The hotel is very basic like many hotels in Botswana. However the staff are amazing! Very friendly and helpful. Always greet you with a smile and offer you the best service you can ... ...I particularly enjoyed the food. The menu consisted of a few western dishes that we all know and there is a vast choice of African dishes to choose from. I would personaly recommend the African Dishes, Delicious stuff!
All in all I'd recommend the whenever you are in Francistown, make a stop at the Marang Hotel, you won't regret it! ...
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