Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Bulawayo hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits you on the sun-kissed terrace. Enjoy a drink at the bar, take care of work in the business center or pamper yourself with dry cleaning and laundry services. With free newspapers and multilingual staff available to assist you, this hotel has everything for a comfortable stay.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$103 nightly
$122 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Combined shower/tub, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Wonderful
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/tub, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Very good
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Josiah Tongogara Street and 10th Avenue, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • Centenary Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queens Sports Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Matobo National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dickies Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪tin cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Horizon - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

When visiting Bulawayo, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 172 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bulawayo Rainbow
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Rainbow Bulawayo
Rainbow Bulawayo Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Bulawayo
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Are there restaurants at or near Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel like?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from City Hall and 15 minutes' walk from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

8/10 Very good

stayed here for 1 night, my room was clean and tidy . excellent staff
Thamsanqa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Most friendly staff
Vashil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and Good location
Mufaro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well mannered staff, polite, and very helpful.
Dr Moises, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and great stay
Zenzo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
Tinofara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and super friendly staff!
Dingilizwe Pyne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place
gord, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and general experience, prisca made our stay memorable
Mandlenkosi, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay in Bulawayo
Edwin P, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good safe clean place to stay in town. Nice little restaurant as you exit, turn left. It’s got a sign out front called bean coffee or coffee bean or something close to that. Staff at hotel very kind. Slept well in room 132
Laura, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was an OK stay, met our needs for the 2 nights.
NGONILE NICO, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay
Moyra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Comfortable, great and relaxing
Bongani, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel had an amazing buffet with traditional African cuisine. Fantastic!
Abraham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good customer service
Shingai, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5* Duality

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Staff always accommodating. Can't fault it. 5* standards
Priscilla, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good

Welcome was good but the room was not that clean, worse of the bathroom and toilet floors and toilet flushing item kept falling off from the wall, toiletries were only enough for one person and l had to ask for more
violet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant

Very good and pleasant. Needle to introduce a multi channel service like DSTV....TV stations available very limited and not entertaining
Bongani, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Rainbow has evolved into a cherished family tradition for us, as we have visited several times since 2018. The hospitality provided by the staff, particularly Diane and Tsitsi, has consistently made us feel as if we were returning to a welcoming family home. Their unwavering support and kindness have always ensured our comfort and well-being. Additionally, the dining experience at the Rainbow is exceptional, characterized by flavorful and thoughtfully prepared dishes. We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter's wedding at this venue, and every aspect of the event exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to my friends and family, confident that they will receive the same high level of care and attention.
Anny, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Terrible hotel

The hotel is run down and there were bugs all over and on top of that we got charged $50 of breakfast and we had asked how much it was before and the lady it depends on what l order but there was no order but buffet . We didn’t even eat . Terrible
LINDIWE, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was different to that advertised
Else, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The rooms aren’t noise proof you can literally hear every conversation happening outside by the balcony or when room service is taking to neighbouring room. Everything else great
Fanuel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The service was excellent, the only issue is that I couldn’t sleep due to the noise from the upstairs room which went on all night. It felt like there was furniture being moved around. Most probably it’s the metal chairs rubbing on the tiles. It was a nightmare. May I suggest that you inset rubber on the chair legs. I didn’t look forward to another night. I made a complaint but nothing was done
hilda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean but really needs updating. Its stuck in the past. Cheaper hotels like N1 have better rooms and furniture.
Mark, 1-night trip