Fact Sheet - The Grand Palm

A PEERMONT RESORT
The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort, offers luxury accommodation, dazzling entertainment and a variety
of convention facilities, underpinned by Botswana hospitality. The facilities of The Grand Palm incorporate the world-class
Gaborone International Convention Centre.
ACCOMMODATION
This elegant luxury hotel offers Botswana’s highest standards of
hospitality. The Peermont Walmont hotel is choicely designed
and thoughtfully decorated for both business and leisure guests
and is equipped with all the facilities and modern conveniences
that discerning travelers have come to expect.
HOTEL FEATURES:
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Bar and Lounge
Breakfast Restaurant (Mokolwane Bistro)
Gym
Health & Beauty Spa
Helipad
Secure parking
Swimming pool with pool bar
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport
Uninterrupted power supply
Wireless internet access in rooms and public areas
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THE EXECUTIVE FLOOR
Situated on the 5th floor, this exclusive floor provides:
• A separate guest relations desk.
• A business lounge offering international newspapers and
complimentary refreshments.
• An executive boardroom for private meetings.
ROOMS FEATURE:
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HOTEL LAYOUT:
Total Rooms: 188
• 1 Presidential Suite
• 8 Executive Suites
• 5 Junior Suites
34 Superior Queens (5th floor)
90 Double Rooms
48 Twin Rooms
Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
Check in after 14h00. Check-out before 11h00.
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Air-conditioning
Bath and Shower
Electronic room safe
Electric shaver point (110/220V)
Hair dryer
International direct dial telephone
Mini-bar
24-Hour room service
Television featuring:
• Local television and radio stations
• South African TV channels
• Selected satellite TV channels
Tea and Coffee station
Wireless internet access
Writing desk
BAI SHENG ASIAN RESTAURANT
The Peermont Metcourt Inn is a modern 3-star select services
hotel that offers cosy, comfortable, affordable accommodation
and delightful service. Guests at the Peermont Metcourt Inn are
welcome to utilize any of the facilities at The Grand Palm resort
as inter-charges are possible.
HOTEL FEATURES:
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Bar and Lounge
Breakfast restaurant (F.L.A.G Café)
Secure parking
Health and beauty spa
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport
Uninterrupted power supply
Wireless internet access in rooms and public areas
HOTEL LAYOUT:
Total Rooms: 149
• 96 Standard Double Rooms (1 Double Bed)
• 16 Executive Twin Rooms (2 Twin Beds)
• 35 Executive King Rooms (1 King Bed)
• 2 Special Assistance Rooms
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available
• Check in after 15h00. Check-out before 11h00.
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Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Shower only
Television featuring:
• Local television and radio stations
• South African television channels
• Selected satellite television channels
Tea and coffee station
Wireless high-speed internet access
Writing desk
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
THE BEEF BARON GRILL & RIB ROOM
Combining olde-world charm with an east African ambience, this
beautifully appointed restaurant serves a delectable à la carte
menu specialising in prime Botswana beef cuts, and a choice
selection of international wines.
• Hours: 18h30 to 22h30 - Dinner, Closed on Sunday
• Dress: Smart Casual
• Capacity: 120
• Reservations: +267 363 7777
• No children under 12.
• Non-smoking area and smoking area on outside terrace.
The Bai Sheng Restaurant offers Asian fare to the local Gaborone
resident or western traveller who is familiar with the Chinese menu.
The Restaurant is stylishly eclectic offering exquisite traditional
Chinese artworks and artefacts set against chic, contemporary
lines. Bai Sheng offers seating for up to 148 diners, the main
restaurant area, three luxury private dining rooms and covered
exterior, which is enclosed with bamboo and overlooks the hotel’s
beautifully landscaped gardens. The menu is Halaal friendly and
caters for vegetarians.
• Hours: 18h30 to 22h30 - Tuesdays to Sundays
• Dress : Smart Casual
• Capacity : 148
• Reservations : +267 363 7777
• Smoking area in outdoor courtyard.
• For large groups a set menu can be organised.
F.L.A.G. CAFÉ
F.L.A.G. Café is situated on the ground floor of the Peermont
Metcourt Inn. This breakfast restaurant’s double volume space
is in vibrant shades of red and orange with a distinctly retro feel.
Guests can enjoy a simplified full English breakfast, and in the
evenings the counter seating is utilized as bar seating.
• Hours: 06h00 to 10h30 - Monday to Friday
• 07h00 to 10h00 – Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
• Dress: Casual
• Capacity: 102 (70 indoor, 32 outdoor)
• Smoking and non-smoking area
MOKOLWANE BISTRO
This modern African restaurant, named after the indigenous
Mokolwane palm tree, offers an international buffet. It also
features private dining areas and has a magnificent view of the
hotel gardens.
• Hours: 06h30 to 10h30 – Breakfast
• 06h30 to 11h00 – Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday)
• 12h30 to 14h30 - Lunch
• 18h30 to 22h30 - Dinner
• Dress: Smart Casual
• Capacity: 204
• Reservations: +267 363 7777 - For groups of 10 or more
• Smoking and non-smoking area
• Indoor and outdoor seating
THE FIG TREE
This restaurant is located on the pool terrace in a true African
bushveld setting under a thatched pool bar with clustered thatch
umbrella seating. A selection of meals and cocktail drinks are served.
• Hours: 09h00 to 21h00 (summer), 09h00 to 19h00
(winter)
• Dress: Casual
• Capacity: 60
• Smoking and non-smoking area
BOMA
A true African outdoor setting adjacent to the picturesque lake
where you can dine under the African Skies, and enjoy the energy
of a traditional bonfire. Private dining for groups only. Banqueting
buffet menu available
• Capacity: 30 to 90 people (Minimum of 30 people to
book)
• Reservations: +267 363 7777 - Venue is booked through
the GICC
KALAHARI COCKTAIL BAR
An elegant and private cocktail bar set in a horseshoe design that
offers a choice of light snacks and pastries. There is a smoking
terrace looking out onto the gardens.
• Hours: 06h00 to 23h00
OASIS DELI
AT THE PEERMONT WALMONT HOTEL
THE OKAVANGO SUITE
The Okavange Suite can accommodate up to 250 people seated
theatre-style and can be divided into two smaller rooms.
THE MOREMI SUITE
The Moremi Suite comprises three separate meeting rooms which
can be opened out into one large room, capable of seating 100
people theatre-style.
GABORONE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
(THE GICC)
OASIS BAR
Cocktail bar situated on the casino floor.
• Hours: 24 hours (open to players only, closed from
02h00 to 08h00 to cash customers)
The Gaborone International Convention Centre, situated
adjacent to the Peermont Walmont Hotel in the Grand Palm
resort, is a state-of-the-art, multifaceted convention facility
suited to the needs of both international and local meetings.
It is one of the premier conference destinations in Africa. It offers
world-class conference and banqueting facilities up to 1 800
delegates; high speed internet service and a business centre for
essential business services and facilities.
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
THE TSODILO SUITE
The casino features the Oasis Deli, offering players a bite to eat
without having to leave the casino floor.
CHILDREN’S PLAY GYM
There is an outdoors children’s play gym adjacent to the Fig Tree.
Parents can enjoy the tranquil Fig Tree setting watching their
children nearby.
CAMELOT SPA
Reflecting an ambience of professionalism and luxury, Camelot
Spa at Grand Palm offers a range of spa treatments and therapies
to de-stress, re-energise and transform your body, mind and
soul into a phase of rejuvenation and wellness. Facilities include
a Hydrobath, Vichy Shower, Manicure & Pedicure Lounge, Relax
Room and 6 treatment rooms.
SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
SWIMMING POOL
The Grand Palm features a well lit swimming pool surrounded by
beautiful landscaped gardens and the Fig Tree Cocktail bar.
TENNIS
Two floodlit tennis courts situated at the pool.
VOLLEY BALL
A volley ball sand pitch is situated next to the pool.
CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES
For conference and exhibition planners there is only one place to
meet. The Grand Palm resort offers a variety of facilities whether
it’s an executive boardroom meeting, a trade show, a concert,
a launch or a wedding, our venues, facilities and attention to
personal service, sets us apart.
The Tsodilo Suite covers 1 550m2 in area and can be used as a
single entity housing 1 040 people in a banquet set-up, 1 807 in
cinema style and 1 550 for a cocktail reception.
The suite offers six varying configurations catering to a variety of
needs from banquets and conferences to music concerts and major
sporting events. The back doors of the Tsodilo Suite have been specially
designed. With the convenient location and size of these doors, car
and truck launches will be handled with ease and large sets can be
easily brought into the venue to create those memorable moments.
THE SERONDELA ROOMS
There are four Serondela Rooms, situated in close proximity to the
Tsodilo Suite, which can be used separately or in combination.
As individual rooms they hosts 20 people in banquet style, 30 in
cinema style and 18 in boardroom style.
THE SAN-TA-WANI SUITE
For an exclusive experience, VIP guests are directed to a private
undercover parking facility. A private lift escorts guests directly
to the San-Ta-Wani Suite. The Suite comprises an exquisitely
decorated lounge area with a 20-seater boardroom table and
fireplaces, separate toilet facilities, a service area for bar and catering
services and balcony overlooking the resort. The Suite also leads
to the VIP Balcony area on the second level of the Tsodilo Suite.
OUTSIDE FACILITIES
From the Pre-Assembly area, guests can move through to the
covered walkway which leads to the parking area. Provision has
been made for the set-up of a large marquee in the parking area,
ideal for functions under the African sun.
THE GICC GROUND FLOOR CONVENTION FACILITIES LAYOUT
THE GICC UPPER LEVEL CONVENTION FACILITIES LAYOUT
THE GRAND PALM CONVENTION FACILITIES LAYOUT
CASINO POKER LOUNGE
CONFERENCE ROOM DIMENSIONS, SEATING AND CAPACITY INFORMATION
THE GRAND PALM CONVENTION ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
AREA
M²
CEILING HEIGHT
(MIN/MAX) IN
METRES (M)
COCKTAIL
BANQUET
CINEMA
SCHOOLROOM
U-SHAPE
BOARDROOM
17,5 X
17,5
306
3
150
200
250
220
80
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17,5 X 8,7
152
3
75
100
150
120
40
N/A
MOREMI SUITE
MOREMI 1,2
OR 3
17 X 7,5
119
2,5
60
80
100
60
40
30
5,5 X 7,5
40
2,5
20
20
35
20
12
12
AREA IN
METERS (M)
OKAVANGO
SUITE
OKAVANGO 1
OR 2
The above seating styles are applicable for wall to wall seating only. They do not include technical equipment, staging or dance floor.
THE GICC – TSODILO SUITE
DIMENSIONS
AREA IN
METERS (M)
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
AREA
M²
CEILING HEIGHT
(MIN/MAX) IN
METRES (M)
COCKTAIL
BANQUET
CINEMA
SCHOOLROOM
U-SHAPE
BOARDROOM
TSODILO SUITE
29,5 X
52,5
1 550
8,5 / 9,5
1 550
1 040
1 807
1 002
700
1500
HALL A
29,5 X
12,5
595
8,5 / 9,5
590
350
588
360
290
390
HALL B
29,5 X
20,2
595
8,5 / 9,5
590
350
588
360
200
360
HALL C
29,5 X
20,2
368
8,5 / 9,5
370
200
396
192
120
192
HALL B1 + B2
14,8 X
20,2
298
8,5 / 9,5
300
200
308
180
140
180
HALL B4
14,8 X
12,6
187
8,5 / 9,5
190
90
162
105
80
100
The above seating styles are applicable for wall to wall seating only. They do not include technical equipment, staging or dance floor.
THE GICC – SERONDELA ROOMS AND SAN-TA-WANI VIP SUITE
DIMENSIONS
AREA IN
METERS (M)
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
AREA
M²
CEILING HEIGHT
(MIN/MAX) IN
METRES (M)
COCKTAIL
BANQUET
CINEMA
SCHOOLROOM
U-SHAPE
BOARDROOM
SERONDELLA
ROOMS (ALL)
7,8 X 19,2
180
3,8 / 4,2
150
120
120
108
70
45
SERONDELLA
ROOMS 1 &2
OR 3&4
7,8 X 9,6
75
3,8 / 4,2
75
60
60
45
20
36
INDIVIDUAL
SERONDELLA
ROOMS
7,8 X 4,8
37,5
3,8 / 4,2
38
20
30
21
10
18
TSODILO SUITE
BALCONY
N/A
130
3.05
80
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SAN-TA-WANI
BOARDROOM &
LOUNGE
9,8 X 9,8
96
3,3 X 3,6
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
The above seating styles are applicable for wall to wall seating only. They do not include technical equipment, staging or dance floor.
BUSINESS CENTRE
A Business Centre, conveniently located just off the Tsodilo Suite,
offers computer workstations with Internet and E-mail facilities,
a boardroom and “Office away from Office” station.
BANKS
EQUIPMENT
The GICC has extensive technical resources and is equipped with
state of the art audio visual equipment including multi-media
capabilities and flexible lighting designed to suit all needs.
CREDIT CARDS
CASINO
GOVERNMENT TAX
The stylish casino at The Grand Palm reflects an exciting African
Las Vegas style with independent gaming areas and smoking
and non-smoking facilities. The Grand Palm casino combines
numerous exciting and original casino promotions, gaming action
and personalized service. The casino also features the exclusive
Diamond Privé - the only such private room in Botswana. Furnished
with Roulette and Punto Banco tables and private bar. Use of room
only through advanced bookings and minimum buy-in
SLOTS
The casino features 150 of the latest slot machines. Gaming
denominations range from 1 Thebe to 25 Pula. Slots are open
24 hours, 7 days a week.
TABLES
The Grand Palm offers 16 tables offering roulette, blackjack and
Punto Banco games.
• Hours: 10h00 to close – Monday to Sunday
RETAIL
HAIRDRESSERS
The Boyz Hair Salon is adjacent to the Peermont Walmont hotel
lobby.
• Hours: 08h00 to 17h00
AFRICAN AFFAIRS CURIO SHOP
The Grand Palm features an African curio shop, African Affairs,
located in the lobby of the Peermont Walmont hotel, offering
African gifts and works of art. Tours, car hire, courier services
and tours of Gaborone can also be arranged at the Curio shop.
• Hours: 08h00 to 17h00
GENERAL
All the major banks are located in Gaborone with regular Botswana
banking hours.
We accept Master, Visa, Dinners and American Express cards.
CURRENCY
Botswana Pula (P)
Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable. There is also a Tourism Levy
of P10 applicable per hotel guest per night.
LANGUAGE
English and Setswana.
WEATHER
The climate is usually warm and sunny in summer, October to
March and cold and chilly in winter, April to September. The rainy
season is generally from December to March.
Average day temperature:
• October to March 68°F - 105°F / 20°C - 40°C
• April to September 33°F – 68°F / 0°C – 20°C
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
At Peermont we firmly believe in improving the well-being of
communities in which each of our casinos, hotels and resorts
operate. This is achieved by the continual provision of financial
assistance, skills training and investment support through the
various Peermont Trusts and other Corporate Social Investment
and Responsibility initiatives focused within four designated
pillars - namely education, youth development, entrepreneurial
enrichment and environmental enrichment.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL SITES
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ACCOUNTS
Accounts are payable by cash or credit card on presentation.
We regret that we do not accept cheques unless they are bank
guaranteed for the full amount, or prior arrangements have been
made with the General Manager.
ANIMALS
We regret that we do not allow animals in The Grand Palm Resort.
ATM’S
Automated Teller Machines are situated in the lobby of the
Peermont Walmont Hotel and at the casino entrance from the hotel.
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National Museum and Art Gallery - exhibition of
historical, natural and cultural history with beautiful
exhibitions of life and animals in earlier times. There is
also a fine collection of traditional art and craft and rotating exhibitions of modern art and sculpture.
Kolobeng Ruins - the remains of David Livingstone’s
1840 mission and the site of Botswana’s first Christian
church.
Thamaga - It is best known for the Thamaga Pottery
Workshop, which produces original ceramic work and
household pottery.
Botswelelo Handicrafts also sell folding kgotla chairs,
intricately carved and originally used by chiefs at
important meetings.
NATURE LOVERS
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Gaborone Game Reserve - Although it is small at
only 550 ha, the Gaborone Game Reserve has a good
network of roads where game can be observed—impala,
kudu, ostriches, wildebeest, zebra, gemsbok, eland and
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even two rescued rhino, but no dangerous predators
except eagles and other raptors. There is a wide range
of birds in the diverse habitat of scrub, woodland and
forest. Protected and endangered species breed in the
ponds. Also features an education centre, two picnic sites
and game and bird hides for viewing the animals.
Kgale Hill offers a pleasant climb with breathtaking
views of the Dam and city. Visitors can choose one of
three well-defined routes up the hill, each takes less than
an hour. There is a resident troop of baboons living on
Kgale and a pair of black eagles consistently nests in the craggy cliff-face just below the peak. There have
also been reports of early morning sightings of leopard.
Mokolodi Nature Reserve - Just 15 km south of
Gaborone. Visitors can enjoy Game Drives, Cheetah
visits, Rhino Tracking, GiraffeTracking, Reptile Park, and
Bush Braais. There is a wide variety of indigenous wild
game, bird and reptile species, some of which are rare
and vulnerable to the threat of extinction. Also serves as
a protected environmental and conservation education
area. Education programs are supported by Tusk UK,
with His Royal Highness Prince William, as Patron and
His Royal Highness Prince Henry (Harry) as Tusk Chief
Executive.
GPS co-ordinates: S: 24° 38’ 27.16”
E: 25° 52’ 46.55”
BORDER POSTS
FROM NAMIBIA:
HOURS:
Mamuno – Trans Kalahari Border Post
Mohembo Border Post
Ngoma Bridge Border Post
07h00 – 24h00
06h00 – 18h00
07h00 – 18h00
FROM SOUTH AFRICA:
HOURS:
Martin’s Drift Border Post
Tlokweng Gate – Kopfontein Border Post
Ramatlabama – Swartkoppie border Post
08h00 – 18h00
06h00 – 00h00
07h00 – 19h00
FROM ZAMBIA:
HOURS:
Kazungula Ferry Border Post
06h00 – 18h00
FROM ZIMBABWE:
HOURS:
Ramokgwebane – Plum Tree Border Post
Pandamatenga Border Post
Kazungula Road Border Post
06h00 – 20h00
08h00 – 16h00
06h00 – 18h00
REGIONAL MAP
GOLF ENTHUSIASTS
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Phakalane Golf Estate – 15km from Gaborone,
Phakalane is a golfing haven with an 18-hole
championship golf course featuring 15 dams which have
been used to create tricky water hazards.
Gaborone Golf Club – 18-hole golf course in the heart
of Gaborone.
ADVENTURE ADDICTS
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Gaborone Dam - Offers sailing, fishing and other
activities. Drinks, snacks and Sunday lunch are available
at the Yacht Club open-air bar. There are picnic sites and
a well-equipped children’s playground.
LOCAL SHOPPING
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Odi and Mochudi Craft Villages - about 18km
northeast of Gaborone on the Francistown road. The
main attraction is the cooperative of the Lentswe-la-Odi
weavers that have gained an international reputation
with their striking modern designs. In Mochudi there
are traditional crafts including handmade jewellery and
products of the tin workshop. Mochudi also boasts a
museum and the most southerly baobab trees in the
country.
Shopping - Gaborone has a variety of shopping malls,
shops, banks, business offices, as well as arts and crafts
centres.
LOCAL MAP
LOCATION
The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort is situated
in the city of Gaborone in Southern Botswana. (Malaria free area)
AIRPORT
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is situated 12km from the
resort. Major airlines such as Air Botswana and SAA have regular
scheduled flights to and from the capital. Courtesy transport is
provided from both hotels for all scheduled flights.
*Details subject to change
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Bonnington Farm
Molepolole Road
Gaborone
Botswana
T: +267 363 7777
F: +267 391 2989
info@grandpalm.bw
www.grandpalm.bw
POSTAL ADDRESS
Private Bag BR105
Gaborone
Botswana
RELAXING STAYS. EXCITING TIMES.
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS
Tel: 0860 777 900 (SA only)
+27 (0)11 928 1928
Fax: +27 (0)11 557 0888
reservations@peermont.com
www.peermont.com
GROUP SALES OFFICE
Tel: +27 (0)11 928 1903
Fax: +27 (0)11 928 1551
sales@peermont.com
www.peermont.com
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