10/10 Exceptional
We had a great stay. Room was comfortable and clean, restaurant was nice, hotel had lovely gardens
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Great Zimbabwe Hotel
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.
7.4
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
$130 nightly
$153 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Standard Room
8.6Excellent
4 reviews
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Single Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Double Beds
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Double Room
8.0Very good
1 review
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Twin Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
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
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
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
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
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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Great Zimbabwe Hotel Reviews
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
Great stay
Millicent
8/10 Very good
Great staff, and the rooms were clean fresh and quiet. Sunset from the veranda was great
Noel
Noel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely location
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
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
Naude, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very punctual
The ladies in the restaurant are superb, always willing to assist and with a smile...
Vushe
Vushe, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The room was spacious and clean
Dr Mary
Dr Mary, 2-night trip
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
Danai, 1-night trip
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
Ralf, 3-night trip
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
Christopher, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Meal prices were much higher than anticipated for breakfast and dinner buffets
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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
Ralf, 1-night trip
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
Tudor, 1-night trip
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
Motoko, 1-night trip
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Very African Standard. Quite diffent between their broucher and the real guest room.
Misa
Misa, 1-night trip
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
Rachel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
You know ... how Zimbabwe works. Very Good will. No energy, no loght ....
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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
Michael, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Te mijden
Slechte ontvangst. Vrij basic kamer met deur naar naastgelegen kamer en dus erg gehorig.
Restaurant vrij slecht
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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
Yvette, 1-night trip
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.
Øyvind
8/10 Very good
Great Zimbabwe
Best location to visit Great Zimbabwe
Alfredo
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.
Sven
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.
Rolv Rynning
