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Great Zimbabwe Hotel

3.5 star property
Masvingo hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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In the heart of the historical district, Great Zimbabwe Hotel offers a warm welcome with an international cuisine buffet restaurant and laundry facilities. Enjoy a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or unwind with tennis on the outdoor court. With free WiFi, babysitting services, and a 24-hour front desk, this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $176
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Room options

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Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Great Zimbabwe Road, Masvingo

What's nearby

  • Great Zimbabwe Ruins National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Zimbabwe National Monument - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Mutirikwi - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi - 38 min drive - 34.5 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Great Zimbabwe Hotel

When visiting Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in spa services and enjoy international cuisine at The Great Enclosure, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Great Zimbabwe Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Ecotours
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

The Great Enclosure - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Cocktail bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZWL 25 for adults and ZWL 12 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January 01 to December 31
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is there a pool at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Great Zimbabwe Hotel and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Yes, The Great Enclosure offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Great Zimbabwe Hotel like?

Great Zimbabwe Hotel is located a short 7-minute walk from Great Zimbabwe National Monument.

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Reviews

Great Zimbabwe Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Room was comfortable and clean, restaurant was nice, hotel had lovely gardens
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff, and the rooms were clean fresh and quiet. Sunset from the veranda was great
Noel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Naude, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very punctual The ladies in the restaurant are superb, always willing to assist and with a smile...
Vushe, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hotel is a bit aged. There were not many guests. Staff is as usual very friendly. Some renovation is needed. The safes in the rooms are useless as they can taken as a whole. They are not bolted to anything.
Ralf, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Iain, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was spacious and clean
Dr Mary, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

There was a time difference in the booking. After arriving I was turned around and not offered any rooms for me and 5 members of my family including my elderly mother. They refused to refund me, but I’m glad Expedia offered compensation for the error.
Danai, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Meal prices were much higher than anticipated for breakfast and dinner buffets
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Ralf, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I was double charged for my stay and while they recognized that an error had been made they had no mechanism for reimbursing me.
Tudor, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

遺跡まで800メートル。ここに宿泊すると帰りを気にせず遺跡を散策でき、落ち着いた滞在に寄与した。
Motoko, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Very African Standard. Quite diffent between their broucher and the real guest room.
Misa, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

You know ... how Zimbabwe works. Very Good will. No energy, no loght ....
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Te mijden

Slechte ontvangst. Vrij basic kamer met deur naar naastgelegen kamer en dus erg gehorig. Restaurant vrij slecht
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Hotel in desperate need of renovation

Though the setting is stunning and the staff is sweet the hotel is completely overpriced for the current state it is in. As with many of Zim hotels it has not had any renovations or upgrading done in decades. The bathroom was the worst, hardly a working shower and the tab of the basin did not give water. Loose tiles, dirty walls, chips and cracks everywhere. The setting is great, next to the stunning Great Zimbabwe monument.
Yvette, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Expensive and not so impressive but great location

Service was great, even the trainees did a nice job. Large room with a large bed, not so comfortable shower and bathroom. The food in the restaurant was not particularly good. All in all I'd say you stay at this place for the location, since you can walk to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Other than that, it's totally overpriced for the quality it offers, and that goes for both the room and the food.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Zimbabwe

Best location to visit Great Zimbabwe
Verified

8/10 Very good

Gutes Hotel für einen Besuch in Great Zimbabwe

Ein gutes Hotel für einen besuch in Great Zimbabwe, es liegt nahe dem Great Zimbabwe Park. Das Hotel ist so, wie alle Hotels, die ich in Zimbabwe erlebt habe: sehr sauber, sehr freundliche Leute, gute Ausstattung, eventuell ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Unser Zimmer war eines von vielen kleinen aneinandergereihten Bungalows. Die Bungalows hatten eine gemeinsame Terrasse und einen großen Garten, bei dem man einen wunderschönen afrikanischen Sonnenuntergang sehen kann. Das Essen im Hotel war gute normale internationale Küche.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Dyrt, men langt på vei verd pengene.

Dyrt, men fint hotell. Gangavstand til ruinene i Great Zimbabwe. Kjempefrokost og god service. God mat på restauranten. Meget romslig rom. Vennlig og serviceminded betjening.