In the hot dry expanse between Gaborone and Francistown lies the town of Palapye, where the cool and welcoming Cresta Botsalo Hotel can be found. Palapye is a major commercial centre with rich historical roots. The Cresta Botsalo Hotel has 51 air conditioned rooms, all with radio, tv, video channel and direct-dial telephone. For conferencing and banqueting, the Morula Room can accomodate 150 people and has a range of equipment. Other facilities include a swimming pool, gym adn complimentary Wi-Fi. The Savuti Grill offers continental and full english breakfast as well as an a la carte menu for lunch, plus the Metsing Bar. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the poolside or wxplore the history of the Bangwato tribe and the resting place of their king, Sir Seretse Khama.