Brackendene Lodge vs The Regent Select Hotel
Both are in Gaborone, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseBorakanelo
Brackendene Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 9 of 12
HotelDilalelo
The Regent Select Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 12
The short answer
Pick Brackendene Lodge
It comes out ahead on 9 of 12 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Brackendene Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.7)
- to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (14 / 0)
- breakfast included
Why is Brackendene Lodge better than The Regent Select Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.7)+0.6
- 2870 m closer to the city centre−870 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 414 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 0)+47
- 6Has free parking
Why is The Regent Select Hotel better than Brackendene Lodge?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brackendene Lodge vs The Regent Select Hotel: which hotel is better? | Brackendene Lodge | The Regent Select Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.6 | 7.7 |
| Location | 4.5 +2.8 | 1.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.6 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 13 +2 |
| Rank in Gaborone | top 52% +24% | top 76% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 +2.8 | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km −870 m | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | – |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 +14 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 650 m −360 m | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 26 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1985 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 18 +9 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
Brackendene Lodge: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Gaborone. Station: 1.2 km, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): 12 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Regent Select Hotel: city centre: 2.5 km, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): 12 km.
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Brackendene Lodge or The Regent Select Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Brackendene Lodge or The Regent Select Hotel?
Brackendene Lodge leads in 9 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Gaborone. The Regent Select Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, Brackendene Lodge or The Regent Select Hotel?
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 2.5 km for The Regent Select Hotel.
How far apart are Brackendene Lodge and The Regent Select Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 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