Brackendene Lodge vs Indaba Lodge Gaborone
Both are in Gaborone, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Borakanelo
Brackendene Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 6 of 16
Hotel★★★Bontleng
Indaba Lodge Gaborone
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
The short answer
Pick Indaba Lodge Gaborone
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Brackendene Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights
- breakfast included
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Indaba Lodge Gaborone if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Brackendene Lodge better than Indaba Lodge Gaborone?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 36)+11
- 4Has free parking
- 5Earlier check-in (0:00 vs 14:00)−14h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (26 vs 84 rooms)−58
Why is Indaba Lodge Gaborone better than Brackendene Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 1985)+28y
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00)+12h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (84 vs 26 rooms)×3.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brackendene Lodge vs Indaba Lodge Gaborone: which hotel is better? | Brackendene Lodge | Indaba Lodge Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Location | 4.5 +1.6 | 2.9 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 11 +2 | 9 |
| Rank in Gaborone | top 56% | top 24% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 +1.6 | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km −2.2 km | 3.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | – |
| To the airport | 12 km −1.8 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 84 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1985 | 2013 +28y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 0:00 −14h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00 +12h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.2 km apart
Brackendene Lodge or Indaba Lodge Gaborone: common questions
Which is better, Brackendene Lodge or Indaba Lodge Gaborone?
Indaba Lodge Gaborone leads in 7 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Gaborone. Brackendene Lodge is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Brackendene Lodge or Indaba Lodge Gaborone?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Brackendene Lodge is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 3.8 km for Indaba Lodge Gaborone.
How far apart are Brackendene Lodge and Indaba Lodge Gaborone?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score