Reviews of Carlcyn Homestay
Sesakwe Lane Plot 55279 Phakalane, Gaborone, Botswana
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location in a secure neighborhood, very easy to find. Spacious room with both a shower and bathtub. Lots of closet space.
Really tight space for parking in the yard. The house is old and a few things could do with a replacement. The view from our room wasn't nice at all, it eas right next to the pool which is not maintained at all, js plain dirty pool. Our room had an old washing machine that we could never figure out how to work. Next morning we woke to hearing loud chatting in the room nearby/ living room, not sure if its other guests or the hosts js disregarding that they had guests still sleeping.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSecluded and value for money
Some guests were excited they spoke and laughed till morning
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe spacious and comfortable bedroom.
Interaction with the permanent residents activities. Bathing water temperature never got beyond lukewarm (it was in the middle of winter)
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect for those who need silence. Room was comfortable
Could do with shower water temperature a bit higher. Was not too comfortable to wash with in winter
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe air-conditioning remote was nowhere to be found
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Comfortable bed. Stable Wifi. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Excellent host.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe homestay was excellent. I felt at home. Highly recommended.
Nothing I can think of.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms were clean and reasonably comfortable.
There is one bathroom in the house, which is very uncomfortable.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly neighborhood
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPrivacy and Quietness
Parking is a problem.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location was nice
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe owners are super awesome and accommodating helped me out last minute! Thank you so much ! The room was nice but some bugs inside it just like anywhere in Africa ! Can’t help that situation!
At night it looks a bit dodgy but never go out by yourself anyways anywhere at night!
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewJessica (the owner) was wery welcoming
The conversion orf pula to rand killed us, it is better if the conversion was done on an advert.{o 1
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThis is actually a beautiful residential home in a wealthy neighborhood of which some rooms are rented out for guests . Very quiet and safe. We enjoyed a fully equipped bathroom and a kitchen line as well as a view on the swimming pool. We will come again.
Almost nothing, ok, the password of the Wifi led to a repeater, which was a bit weak in that room, although stronger connections were available. This should be easy to correct.
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewHospitality and assistance from staff.veey understand you feel like you are home
Nothing much