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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Bulawayo with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Banquet hall
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Restaurant
Reception
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offers a sunny terrace for relaxation, a bar for drinks, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The helpful multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers enhance the comfortable stay experience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Tomorrow

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Josiah Tongogara Street and 10th Avenue, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queens Sports Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Matobo National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪tin cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canela Coffee Shop/Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Property highlights
At Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
Room features
All 172 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 USD 29 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bulawayo Rainbow
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Rainbow Bulawayo
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Rainbow Hotel Bulawayo
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel located?

Situated in Bulawayo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Imbali Mall, Centenary Park, and City Hall. Bulawayo Theatre and National Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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