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Great Zimbabwe Hotel

3.5 star property
Discover historic charm while enjoying modern comforts like tennis courts and delicious international cuisine buffets.

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Tennis court
Food and drink
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is SAR 433
SAR 506 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Great Zimbabwe Road, Masvingo

What's nearby

  • Great Zimbabwe National Monument - 6 min walk
  • Great Zimbabwe Museum - 7 min walk
  • Lake Mutirikwi - 12 min drive
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi - 29 min drive
  • Kyle Game Park - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Enclosure Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Lion & Elephant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Great Zimbabwe Hotel

Hotel in the historical district
At Great Zimbabwe Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and conference space. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, The Great Enclosure, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to babysitting, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Zimbabwe Hotel offer amenities such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: ZWL 25 for adults and ZWL 12 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Enclosure
  • Cocktail bar

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Spa services
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZWL 25 for adults and ZWL 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Great Zimbabwe Hotel
Great Zimbabwe Hotel Masvingo
Great Zimbabwe Masvingo
Great Zimbabwe Hotel Hotel
Great Zimbabwe Hotel Masvingo
Great Zimbabwe Hotel Hotel Masvingo

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Zimbabwe Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Great Zimbabwe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Great Zimbabwe Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Zimbabwe National Monument and Great Zimbabwe Museum. Lake Mutirikwi is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.

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Great Zimbabwe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and the rooms were clean fresh and quiet. Sunset from the veranda was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Naude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property providing all amenities and services we needed. Slightly on the expensive side, especially the restaurant and laundry services, but a good stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Millicent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vushe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very punctual The ladies in the restaurant are superb, always willing to assist and with a smile...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was double charged for my stay and while they recognized that an error had been made they had no mechanism for reimbursing me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

Meal prices were much higher than anticipated for breakfast and dinner buffets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here one night to not be in a rush while seeing the ruins. Delightful property that is clean, safe and surrounded by various animals at night (monkeys, baboons, etc). Food quality was good at the restaurant but buffet dinner starts too late - tourists don't care to wait until 19:00 to eat, they are up early to do tours and want to eat when they come back and move on with the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My last visit to this hotel was in 1997. Some parts have been renovated. It was a pity, that the door facing to the swimming pool couldn't be opened due to defective door lock. Missed the peacocks, which were there earlier and also the palm tree with the weaver bird nests. It was an attraction at that time. Food and staff very good. I find the hotel overpriced. Need some adaptation. Anyway, might be back in a while.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mollen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MR TAFARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Innocent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the swimming pool. The food was okay but not great. Power outage was a disappointment but I realize there was nothing to be done.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Misa, Harare

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very African Standard. Quite diffent between their broucher and the real guest room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, Harare

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything about this property. I was very badly treated, given an awful room which was no where near the standard i would have expected for the price I paid. I did eventually get another room, which was better but still not great, noisy, cold shower, very dated, broken chair and three bathroom wasn't that clean. Food was also of a poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You know ... how Zimbabwe works. Very Good will. No energy, no loght ....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good position for viewing the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
We chose this hotel for its nearness to the great Zimbabwean Ruins. It is a pleasant 700 metres walk. Our room was large, room and bathroom in need of upgrading. The bed large and comfortable. The staff without exception were friendly, helpful and efficient. The buffet breakfast, which was included was great. There are no aircons only a fan. Feel that this Hotel is over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018