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Marikal Guesthouse
Marikal Guesthouse offers charming guest rooms and is located off the N14 in Oosterville, Upington. The property is ideal for a comfortable stopover for guests passing through the town and is 1 km from the Kalahari Mall and 6 km from Upington International Airport. Accommodation comprises 5 individually decorated rooms, which can accommodate between 2 and 4 persons. Each room features an en-suite bathroom and contains a bar fridge, microwave, air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a portable fan, and free Wi-Fi access. One of the family rooms has a ceiling fan. The Classic Double Room and Budget Twin Room are the only rooms that have a desk in each. Meals can be arranged in advance for guests. The guest house offers BBQ/braai facilities, airport or private transfers and laundry services by arrangement, as well as free secure parking. Marikal Guesthouse is also ideally situated 4.4 km from Upington Golf Club, 3 km from Kalahari-Oranje Museum, as well as 3.5 km from Railway Station.
Area Info
Upington boasts a marvellous oasis: the fertile and lush Orange River Valley that runs through it. This shimmering valley provides a green ribbon through the harsh landscapes, bringing life-giving water from the distant highlands of Lesotho.
Even though the landscapes in the area are very arid, the soil is still very fertile and crops such as fruit are grown in irrigated fields. The area is best known for its export-quality grapes, raisins, and wines, which are cultivated on the rich floodplains of the Orange River.
It is the closest large centre to the Augrabies Falls, which is arguably the king of South African waterfalls. As the commercial and educational centre of the Green Kalahari, Upington is much larger than any of the surrounding villages. The town is linked by air, rail, and road to most parts of the country. Upington is a convenient stopover for those travelling on the Kalahari-Namaqua-Namibia (Namakwari) Route to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town. The town has excellent accommodation facilities, restaurants, and shops.
Units and Rooms
Standard Family Room
Guests: 3
Each 3-sleeper room offers a double bed, 1 single bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin. Each room contains air-conditioning, a TV with OpenView HD, a microwave, a bar fridge, and free Wi-Fi. One room has a ceiling fan.
Classic Double Room
Guests: 2
This room is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has a bar fridge, a microwave, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, a desk, a portable fan, and free Wi-Fi access.
Budget King/Twin Room
Guests: 2
This room is furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds on request and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit contains a bar fridge, microwave, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, a desk, and free Wi-Fi.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Guests: 4
This room is furnished with 2 double beds and has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, a basin, and a toilet. The room contains a bar fridge, microwave, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, a desk, a portable fan, and free Wi-Fi access.
One-Bedroom Apartment
Guests: 4
This cosy apartment has 2 bedroom areas. The first room has a double bed and an en-suite shower bathroom, and the second room has 2 single beds and a kitchenette with a 2-plate stove, a bar fridge, and a microwave. Air-con and free Wi-Fi are available.
