The best accommodations Zimbabwe

Getting here is a bit of an achievement, but you will find yourself in a magical place. Roger, the master of the place, is an engaging character. In this "retreat", he will offer you all kinds of relaxing activities: aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, sauna... The two cottages can accommodate up to 4 and 8 people. They have a superb view of the mountains and are fully equipped, even with satellite TV and Wi-Fi, in case you can't disconnect... There are also three backpacker accommodations, with more basic comfort.

The largest hotel in Mutare is not individual but presents all the elements of the Holiday Inn chain. In front of the large reception well-kept are the lifts leading to the floors. The hallways with carpets lead to comfortable rooms with orange colors and yellow and green motifs. Properly equipped, they usually come with one or two double beds and a bathroom. The Hotsprings Restaurant and the casino offer guests a lunch or a playful break.

In the heart of the village, an imposing colonial residence, surrounded by gardens and a swimming pool. The drop in tourism has not been favorable for this hotel, which is struggling to maintain the exterior as well as the interior of this huge building. It is true that Cyclone Idai, which affected the region in March 2019, did not help. The rooms are standard, but spacious. They have fireplaces and balconies. The restaurant's cuisine is unremarkable, but at least it has the merit of being there. It is also possible to camp there.

This is a small lodge that accommodates only 10 people at a time. It has four charming cottages scattered in the garden with a beautiful view of the lake. They are equipped with air conditioning, bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. A room is also available on the second floor of the main house, perfect for watching the sunset. Fishing is the main activity, in addition to boat rides. There is also the opportunity to relax by the small pool. The welcome is very pleasant, the food delicious and the view splendid.

This charming and very peaceful little guesthouse, run by Kenneth Halkier, is located just a stone's throw from downtown. It takes its name from the combination of Kenneth's children's names. The atmosphere is, it is true, familial and warm. Meals (breakfast, dinner) can be prepared on request. The kitchen is also like home. The establishment also has a bar. The 10 rooms are well equipped and clean. They are surrounded by a well-kept garden. Very good value for money.

This small charming hotel, managed by two sisters, offers six comfortable and well-equipped rooms, with double or twin beds, bathtub or shower, with a colonial decoration and all open onto a very nice garden. A main pavilion houses a bar, a lounge with fireplace and the restaurant, all in a refined family atmosphere. The English breakfasts are delicious. For dinner, the chef concocts quality dishes on request, and can also organize barbecue evenings for small groups.

Surely the best value for money establishment in the city. There is no exuberant decoration here, but Downtown Lodge offers different types of clean and comfortable rooms at a minimum. For backpackers, a common kitchen is available; otherwise, a restaurant offers à la carte dishes.

The Village Inn is a small, simple and quiet hotel with the feel of a family guesthouse. The rooms are bright, spacious and spotless. They look out onto the well-kept gardens, or onto one of the recreational infrastructures of the place: children's playground, tennis court or large swimming pool. For dining, there is a large, somewhat old-fashioned dining room and a lounge bar for relaxing. The meals, especially the breakfasts, are delicious and the staff is very welcoming. Free Internet access.

Utopia Country Guest House has experienced much better days. Today, unfortunately, it offers rooms with sometimes hollow mattresses. The rooms adjoining the conference room are the cheapest, with two small beds and a little more comfortable. The restaurant at inexpensive rates seems to attract many people.

Less than 10 km from the center of Mutare, Inn On The Vumba is not in the Bvumba Mountains proper - the closest hotel to Mutare still retains a country atmosphere. It has 17 rooms and 2 cottages for families (4 persons), in a typical English style. The rooms are simple but quite comfortable. Beyond its beautiful view on the hills, Inn on the Vumba offers a swimming pool, a playground for children, a pub, a lounge and a restaurant. It is also a good base for a walk in the Bvumba Mountains.

This house turned into a tourist hostel in the early 2000 s, the rooms remain correct. They are located in the central house and in the garden. Some include a bathroom, a double bed, a television; Others have a veranda where you can relax with a book in one hand and one cup of tea in the other. Border Home also offers family rooms with three small beds and a double bed. The small restaurant suggests shona dishes, the majority ethnic of the country and more generally British specialities.

Frog and Fern is one of the most pleasant and charming accommodations in the area. It is an excellent base for exploring the mountains. It has five fully-equipped cabins, each of which sleeps between 2 and 7 people. The interior is a delightful blend of wood and stone. The walls are decorated with paintings by Dee, one of the owners, who is a talented naturalist painter. For the campers, the establishment has pitches with sanitary facilities, hot water, barbecue, all in a beautiful garden with trees.

Mutirikwi Lakeshore Lodges offers a collection of 14 fully equippedtwo-story cottages. Most of them have one bedroom with a double bed, two bedrooms with two single beds, a bathroom and a kitchen. They are also equipped with a TV and Internet access. The location, decor and furnishings are dated, but the facility has a swimming pool, a view of the lake and is close to Great Zimbabwe.

Kingsmead Guesthouse looks like an American-style lodge, with a very nice decoration and a quality service. Rooms are flowery, colorful, spacious and very well equipped (minibar, satellite TV, kettle, bathroom...), a common lounge and a nice garden with a swimming pool. In this impeccable atmosphere, the staff is very attentive to the guests. Located near the city center of Harare, this hotel is a relaxing alternative to the big hotels of the city. Airport transfers can be arranged.

Formerly the Nesbitt Arms Hotel, the Clevers is a blend of English and African styles. The golden bricks of the first floor give way to the black and white of the old Tudor houses. Inside, the rooms have an English style and a lounge with a fireplace, all surrounded by a garden with palm trees and an outdoor pool. The rooms are well equipped and the hotel provides Internet access, room service, swimming pool... A bar-restaurant with exposed stones is on the spot.

Aberfoyle Lodge is the real deal in the area. Fifteen luxurious cottages dotted around lush gardens, with a panorama that will perfectly accompany your breakfasts. The rooms were completely renovated in 2015, with taste. The staff is lovely and offers several in-house, very nice leisure activities: a 9-hole golf course, table tennis, squash, bar, billiards room, TV lounge, swimming pool... For escapades in the surroundings, they can be organized from the club and the choice is also vast.

Built in 1904, this hotel has retained its period charm. Armadale Boutique Lodge offers personalized and attentive service. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, ideal for relaxing after a busy day. They are also well equipped and decorated with care. A traditional restaurant offers quality cuisine to introduce guests to the culinary specialties of Zimbabwe. Armadale also offers services such as airport transfers and car rental. A good address for a stay in Harare.

Housed in beautiful thatched buildings, this small institution offers 50 comfortable and well-equipped carpeted rooms with either one or two double beds or two single beds. Family rooms are also available. The accommodations are en-suite and offer tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV and internet access. The restaurant is located in a large shed next door. The place is pleasant, the garden is well kept, with flowers and trees, many weddings take place here.

This huge and imposing hotel can accommodate up to 500 people in its 276 rooms including 13 suites. This is an address for those who are not afraid of crowds and who appreciate large hotel complexes with countless services: squash, tennis, gym, casino, spa, bowling, souvenir store... Not to mention the presence, at the foot of the Elephant, of a beautiful 18-hole golf course and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The hotel also has 3 bars and several restaurants with terraces, including the Samukele, which specializes in local cuisine.

In a small green setting, not far from the city centre and Victoria Falls, with its two swimming pools, two restaurants and 27 rooms with gigantic Italian showers, Batonka enjoys a very good reputation. When you enter the premises, you quickly understand why: two years after its opening, in 2018, an extension was inaugurated. Here, every detail has been carefully thought out, the decoration is particularly refined and the customer is pampered. A beautiful address for those who love luxury exempt from its sometimes outrageous side.

Clevers (formerly Norma Jeane's) Lake View Resort knows how to vary the pleasures of accommodation. From small budgets to large ones, the choice is varied and nothing is left to chance, every detail has been thought of for the comfort of the visitors. The campsite and the sanitary facilities are particularly clean and pleasant. From the cottages to the hotel rooms and the restaurant, the view on the lake is everywhere, the furniture and the decoration are of a purely English style. In the evening, the chef offers a very satisfying full meal.

Imba Matombo (which in Shona means "stone house") is an exclusive and secluded place perched on a hill in the heart of Glen Lorne, overlooking the Domboshawa Hills and Gletwyn Forest. All rooms are large and comfortable with balcony. Imba Matombo has a large and beautiful garden, a tennis court, a beautiful outdoor pool and a gym as well as a pool table for the less athletic. Friendly and professional welcome and affordable restaurant. Very good value for money.

The charm of this small hotel comes as much from its atmosphere as from its owners. There is a variety of choices: single and double rooms, a one-story thatched annex with a double bed and two singles, and an apartment that sleeps eight with kitchen and bathroom. The welcome is warm and the hotel, a stone's throw from the city center, is well located in a quiet area. A small swimming pool is available to cool off on hot days. The restaurant offers a selection of European, African and Latin American dishes.

In a luxuriant garden are scattered the rooms (with private bathroom), the cabins, dormitories and the camping (with common sanitary). A small swimming pool, a bar-restaurant, a common kitchen, a lounge, hammocks and an observation platform complete the colorful and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the place. In the evening, there is a convivial campfire. This hostel also offers all the activities available in Victoria Falls at a low price. Affordable and delicious restaurant.