Stays in Upington

The Oasis in Upington has elegant air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. It stands near the Orange River, has a buffet restaurant and offers a complimentary airport shuttle, which helps families arriving by air. Nothing in the listing points to children's facilities, so it reads more as a calm base. An 8.6 rating from 591 reviews is very good. I would recommend it for couples and for easy airport arrivals.

Maxton Boutique Hotel in Upington offers air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, handy for guests who like to prepare simple meals. A year-round outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace give space to relax. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, room service and free private parking are included. An 8.5 rating from 103 reviews is good, though the sample is small. I would recommend it for self-catering stays in Upington.

White House River Manor in Upington has comfortable air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and modern amenities. The outdoor swimming pool, the sun terrace and the lush garden give children space, and a tennis court and a games room add options for wet or hot afternoons. A restaurant and a bar are on site. Guests score it 8.4 across 20 reviews.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington sits on the banks of the Orange River, which is the setting worth booking it for. Rooms are air-conditioned, and the swimming pool, a modern cocktail bar and a gym cover the downtime. Upington International Airport is a 10-minute drive away, so arrivals and departures are easy. With an 8.2 rating, I would recommend it for families and business travellers who want a convenient riverside base.

Upington Inn is family-friendly, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and views over the garden or the pool. The outdoor pool is open year-round, there is a sun terrace, and a children's playground gives younger guests space to play. A restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, a bar and a lounge cover the evenings. A 7.9 rating from 296 reviews suggests a straightforward, practical family stay in Upington.

Desert Palace Hotel in Upington is a three-star hotel with family appeal. Air-conditioned family rooms each have a private bathroom and a balcony, and the swimming pool, sun terrace and garden are welcome in the desert heat. A restaurant serves diverse cuisines, a kids' club entertains children, and a free airport shuttle helps arrivals. A casino is on site. With a 7.9 rating, I would recommend it for practical family stays.

River City Inn is an adults-only property, so families with children should look elsewhere in Upington. Couples and solo travellers get air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, city views, a refrigerator, a tea and coffee maker and a work desk, plus a sun terrace and free WiFi. The Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Upington Golf Club are nearby. Its 7.5 score across 207 reviews is lower than most hotels here, so expect simple comfort.