CRESTA RILEY’S HOTEL
Hotel of good standing offering 56 modern and comfortable rooms.
Riley's was a veritable institution for a long time. Its founder, Harry Riley, arrived in Maun in 1910. The establishment was originally a one-person rondavel, with a mattress as a bed. Later, Harry, a jovial man, combined two rondavels into a dining room. Maun's first hotel was born! Nowadays, the institution has evolved well. Bought by the Cresta group, one of the largest chains in Southern Africa, Riley's has become a hotel of good standing that can boast 56 modern and comfortable rooms.
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Single room from BWP 1,085, double room from BWP 1,300. Breakfast included. WiFi. To consult the website for the discounts of last minute.
Owner's Message
Located on the banks of the Thamakalane River, Cresta Riley's offers a warm welcome in true African style to any visitor to Maun. Facilities at this elegant Maun hotel include modern, luxurious accommodations, lush gardens with a swimming pool, a bar and a gourmet restaurant. It is designed for travelers who love nature and adventure, as well as unparalleled comfort. The hotel is conveniently located near all amenities, including the local airport. Cresta Riley's is the gateway to one of Africa's greatest natural sanctuaries, the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel has partnered with an activity and tour provider to offer guests convenient access to recreational and educational activities such as game drives, Mokoro (traditional canoe) trips, horseback safaris and more.
Also, the rooms have very thin walls so if there is some domestic abuse going on next door you're going to hear it.
Very good breakfast and the rooms are clean and modern. Good local grocery stores but be careful in the area after dark. Maun is mainly a supply town for safari outings. Stay at Cresta Riley's for 1 or 2 nights max.
Warning because food takes forever to come out. I’m talking like an hour wait at least. I’m not sure why it is so slow, perhaps nothing is pre made. Staff are lovely but always came out halfway, just when we think food is about to be served, to tell us that it would take another 30 minutes.