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Cresta Hotels is one of Southern Africa’s leading hotel management groups, operating business and resort hotels in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. Experience the true warmth of African hospitality at Cresta Hotels, where we’ll do whatever it takes to make your trip a memorable one.
All 17 Cresta properties offer modern, comfortable facilities for both leisure and business travellers. The group is renowned for personalized service and authentic African luxury.
Among its celebrated leisure destinations are Mowana Safari Resort & Spa and Cresta Sprayview in Victoria Falls.
Perfectly positioned on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana, Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers spectacular river views, with guest rooms designed in an ethnic style that complements the natural surroundings. The spa provides a haven of relaxation, while game drives and sunset cruises complete the experience.
Located just 1.4 kilometres from the Victoria Falls Rain Forest, Cresta Sprayview is ideal for adventure seekers exploring the resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The hotel was completely remodelled in 2013 and offers a welcoming retreat for solo travellers, groups, and honeymooners alike.
Cresta Marakanelo Limited (CML) operates 11 Cresta Hotels in Botswana. The company continues to expand, with new ventures in the pipeline to be announced soon.
Established in 1987, CML was formed when Cresta Hospitality was awarded the management contract for the Marakanelo Hotels by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC). From an initial portfolio of fewer than 100 rooms, the group now manages over 1,000 rooms in Botswana.
CML is jointly owned by the Botswana Government, through the BDC, and TA Botswana.
The Botswana Development Corporation, established in 1970, is the investment arm of the Botswana Government and serves as the country’s main agency for commercial and industrial development. Wholly owned by the Government, BDC invests across industry, property, agribusiness, and services. For more information, visit www.bdc.bw.
TA Botswana is ultimately owned by Masawara PLC Limited, a Jersey-registered company listed on the AIM Stock Exchange in London. Masawara’s investment portfolio spans Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and Uganda, covering sectors such as hospitality, insurance, investment management, and agrochemicals.
Its hospitality arm, Cresta Hospitality Holdings, manages or operates 17 hotels across Southern Africa. For more information, visit www.masawara.com.
Cresta began hotel operations in 1958, managing the Jameson Hotel in Harare. Today, Cresta Holdings, registered in Botswana, continues to be a symbol of African excellence in hospitality.
GATEWAYS
Cresta Hotels offers memorable hospitality experiences through four distinct gateways. From a single point of departure, the brand delivers a range of experiences without compromise. Whether you seek a cosmopolitan city stay or a truly authentic African adventure, every Cresta hotel guarantees exceptional service and quality. The four gateways:Urban Heartbeat, Urban Oasis, African Roots, and African Fingerprint, are each thoughtfully designed, allowing you to choose the travel experience that best suits your individual needs.
African Roots
African Roots combines hotels in surprising havens and unexpected places. Like sunflowers in maize fields, they are beautiful, refreshing, and unexpected. On a smaller scale and in lesser-known locations, these lodges and hotels provide great value and service comparable to the larger hotels in the Cresta group. Modern and affordable, they reflect the essence of African hospitality, showing that quality service can be found wherever you go. These properties offer comfortable accommodation, good food and beverage, and entertainment, serving as a nucleus of activity and a perfect stopover on a long journey.
African Fingerprint
African Fingerprint gateways are Cresta Hotels’ signature destinations, inspired by the African bush. Their colors reflect the light on dust kicked up by passing herds, and their imagery celebrates nature, wildlife, and trees. Cresta’s African Fingerprint gateway punctuates a journey uniquely, providing the backdrop for an unforgettable experience. Situated in niche locations, these hotels are as distinctive as their name suggests. With exquisite surroundings and unique à la carte restaurants set near some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, such as the Chobe River basin, African Fingerprint represents the elite of Cresta Hotels.
Urban Heartbeat
Cresta Hotels’ Urban Heartbeat gateway encompasses destinations that pulsate with energy. Here, Africa meets the world in a fresh, stylish, cosmopolitan setting amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Urban Heartbeat properties are excitingly different and aesthetically pleasing, with innovative design and technology tailored for the travelling businessman. High-quality à la carte restaurants and bars are destinations in their own right—perfect for business lunches, private dinners, or Friday night drinks. Conference facilities are fully equipped for successful meetings, while fully catered functions offer peace of mind, knowing every detail has been taken care of.
Urban Oasis
The Urban Oasis gateway offers peace, calm, and a sense of renewal. Like the African spring, hotels and lodges here are spaces of growth and energy, where fresh ideas can flourish. Cresta’s Urban Oasis makes it possible to enjoy a true holiday without being far from the city’s hustle and bustle. It’s the perfect in-between space, where work and rest mix effortlessly and business can become a pleasure. Just a stone’s throw from the action, Urban Oasis properties provide all the facilities needed to stay connected when opportunities arise. Set in lush, verdant gardens, they create the perfect setting for relaxation after a busy schedule of meetings. These tranquil properties are comfortable, quiet, and informal, blending modern convenience with traditional, homely comforts. The result is a harmonious mix of heritage and modernity. Urban Oasis hotels feature buffet restaurants serving hearty cuisine that nourishes both body and soul.
