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Great Zimbabwe Hotel

3.5 star property
Masvingo hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Tennis court
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (ZWL 25 per person)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Childcare
    Childcare
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Babysitting services
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $135
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 0.5 km
  • Great Zimbabwe Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Mutirikwi - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Kyle Game Park - 69 min drive - 55.3 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Great Zimbabwe Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Masvingo with a stay at Great Zimbabwe Hotel. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 47 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

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 security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
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 a short 6-minute walk from Great Zimbabwe National Monument and 7 minutes' walk from Great Zimbabwe Museum.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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 Very Good

mollen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MR TAFARA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

H, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very Good

Douglas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Innocent, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Iain, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

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

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Zimbabwe
Best location to visit Great Zimbabwe
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

serenity!
lovely hotel in the middle of nowhere! was a bit difficult to locate but once we found it, I was glad I had booked it. its also unbelievably close to the great zimbabwe ruins, which worked out perfectly staff are very nice as well.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Take lots of cash
In general it was great. The staff are welcoming and helpful. The location couldn't be bettered. The hotel is a bit distressed, but attempts have been made to improve things. There was plenty of hot water and the beds were very comfortable with good linen. The few glitches are not worth mentioning; this is Zimbabwe after all. The main problem was that the card machine was not working and we had to use up all our cash. That left us with nothing to tip the staff, which was a shame as they deserved it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review