Reviews of The Abode
9V4G+2PQ Gaborone, Gaborone, Botswana
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Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewCentrally located and paid attention to small details to make the stay more comfortable
Slightly away from tbe malls and restaurants. You would neee a taxi to access most places
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewNothing, it was bad from beginning and wanted out but Host refused to refund, so stayed not coz I wanted, but has no option
DISCLAIMER: BOTSWANA IS A BEAUTY COUNTRY AND WELCOMING HOSTS - I JUST ENED UP WITH A BAD EGG! THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL HOSTS OUT THERE STILL. I was attending a workshop at Grand Palm, i stayed at Abode from 17th -20thThe price was too expensive for type of services offered ie Pula P675/ night for type of accommodation! THE APARTMENT HAD A STRONG SEWER STENCH!! Host was rude and unwelcoming. She sized me up at first sight and proceeded to talk about me in her local language which she thot I didn't understand at all.. Very inconsiderate host I had travelled 35 hours for 2 days by bus, and despite paying in advance 75% for my stay with all the money that was in my possession, she cudnt let me even take a bath but called a taxi to take me to nearest ATM to draw the last 25% for 3rd nite. This was before I cud even sit to rest and still drenched in my bus drive clothes, exhausted and hungry!! I wanted out next day, but she played the non refundcard on me. There was, no WiFi to connect without side world, she didn't enlighten me of my surrounding where to buy something,! , ALL SHE WAS INTERESTED IN WAS MONEY, NOT HOSPITALITY!! MSGS BELOW: [18/04, 08:22] Abode BOTSWANSA 450M: Yes ma’am. [18/04, 08:26] Mute I think we need to serious talk - I am not happy with the way you received me, your body language spoke thousands, thats why I kept asking you as to whether you were ok for me taking up your place, hence I don't feel like proceeding to stay in your apartment. I am planning to inform booking.com about my concerns so they advise me way forward. [18/04, 08:36] Abode BOTSWANSA 450M: I understand why you would feel that way. [18/04, 08:37] Mute: But why did u do that [18/04, 08:37] Abode BOTSWANSA 450M: Yesterday after the delay with the meeting, I got completely thrown off balance. [18/04, 08:37] Abode BOTSWANSA 450M: I had planned to receive you a lot better. But that meeting mixed everything up.
Reviewed: 29 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewEasy to access
Reviewed: 23 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewGreat value
Reviewed: 22 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified review1. Poor Plumbing (Slow drainage in Shower) 2. No rubbish bins 3. No bedside tables 3. No towel racks 4. Small bathroom 5. Uncomfortable sitting couch (living room)
Thank you for your feedback. We have since worked on the areas of non satisfaction that you highlighted. 1. We have worked on the plumbing issues. The shower drains efficiently now. 2. We have made our rubbish bins more visible, we understand completely why you might not not noticed them. 3. We have added a bedside table. 4. We have installed a towel rack in the bathroom. 5. We have changed our couch cushions to maximize comfort. Unfortunately there isn’t much we can do about the size of our bathroom, but we hope that with the changes we have made you will consider staying with us again. 😊
Thank you for your feedback. We have since worked on the areas of non satisfaction that you highlighted. 1. We have worked on the plumbing issues. The shower drains efficiently now. 2. We have made our rubbish bins more visible, we unders… Show more
Reviewed: 21 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewExcellent service. Full amenities provided, very convenient location and the host responds quickly.
Excellent service. Full amenities provided, very convenient location and the host responds quickly.
Reviewed: 16 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewModern and clean