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Motsamai Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bulawayo with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Motsamai Lodge offers a refreshing outdoor pool and garden for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests enjoy WiFi throughout their stay and start mornings with an English breakfast. Barbecue grills and laundry facilities add practical convenience for travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Tennyson Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • The Nesbitt Castle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Matobo National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Queens Sports Club - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪tin cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Canela Coffee Shop/Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motsamai Lodge

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Motsamai Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Motsamai Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

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

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

Motsamai Lodge Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge
Motsamai Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge Lodge
Motsamai Lodge Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge Lodge Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

Does Motsamai Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motsamai Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motsamai Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motsamai Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motsamai Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Motsamai Lodge located?

Situated in Bulawayo, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hillside Dams Conservation and The Nesbitt Castle. Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and Matobo National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Motsamai Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Would definitely book again when passing through Bulawayo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Naude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bedroom was nice (despite the broken shower door) and the rest of the property good as well. There was no restaurant dining or breakfast option, but we found some options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

joy

Disliked: Amenities
We cancelled, our bus was cancelled from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo due to Mondays uprise, we grabbed a flight to South Africa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shingairai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.. easy check-in process as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tafirenyika

Liked: Cleanliness
Only food a bit expensive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kuzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place the staff is very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Bulawayo

We had a great time at Motsamai Lodge. It’s main attraction is the location and proximity to the city. You are only 5 minutes away from Bradfield Market and 10 minutes from downtown. The host were kind and the gateman would wash our car daily, it was part of the package.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andile Andy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place, thank Aunty maSibanda
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Als Zwischenstopp ok. Etwas außerhalb gelegen. Zimmer gleich nach der Einfahrt nicht zu empfehlen, da ab 5 Uhr früh sehr laut wegen ständigem Öffnen und Schließen des eisernen Rolltores. Frühstück hat noch viel Luft nach oben und ist mit 15US$ / Person völlig überteuert. WLAN-Verbindung langsam und ständig unterbrochen, sodass neue Anmeldung nötig war.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was safe, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Admire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower wasnt functioning properly, mixing cold and hot water was a huge task, and there was no hot water in the last 2 days of my stay. I guess the issue of power needs a better back up plan to ensure the comfort of residents. Modernising the showers to a single mixer would be helpful to balance hit and cold water
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bulawayo

Great place to stay very safe and secure. It is very quiet great views and experience stunning sunsets Linen and towels might need to be updated they have seen better days
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern and newly built had all the electrical facilities for a international plugs etc. the lighting in the bathroom could have been better for a ladies make u needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, great staff

They stay was great. We had to wait a bit for our room to be ready at check in, the lady at reception was fine. The two gentleman at reception were very good, even helped us organize tours and excursions. Location good, about 45min walk to the center, but had to take a taxi after dark for safety. Room was very nice and clean, WiFi worked good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dmitrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and perfect for traveling around

Nice colonial style place. Good to start traveling around the town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nolizwe

Great price for a great space & impeccable service

One of my sisters stayed at Motsamai last year and she couldn’t stop raving about it. I discovered for myself that she wasn’t exaggerating her glowing reviews! It was super clean and comfortable, with a modern feel and serious bang for your buck. I really liked the double sink in the bathroom, as well as the general design of the bathroom. The water pressure in the shower was perfect, and it didn’t take long for the water to heat up. I could have slept all day in that bed, with its warm blankets and plush pillows. The WiFi connection was really strong (something not to be taken for granted!). The kitchen staff graciously accommodated our request for breakfast, at a time when most hotels would have stopped serving that meal! We would have stayed longer if not for the lodge being booked out for the week for a conference! I highly recommend Motsamai, and hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the breakfast especially the mushroom. Thanks to sekuru he cooks delicious dishes. We just lacked some cooling in the room as there's no fan or air conditioning because sometimes it was really hot. Other than that everything was fantastic. We will surely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lodge!

Fantastic lodge with great personalised service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay while in Bulawayo!

This is a neat and well maintained guest lodge. The grounds and ambiance of this place were delightful day and night. My room was always clean and comfortable with daily maintenance. Hotel staff was friendly, helpful and hospitable. The food although tasty and well prepared lacked variety during my 13 night stay. Thanks to everyone at Motsamai for making my stay a delight.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Beville, Trinidad W.I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet & scenic garden hotel with a dedicated staff

Upon arrival the desk clerk was asking for me among our group of 22, since I had booked from home. The room was available in a matter of minutes. Any request during our stay was handled with much haste and a pleasant smile from all staff. The room cleaning staff during the day took every effort to ensure a spotless environment. The staff always seemed to be willing to assist in any matter, and will literally run to complete their task.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

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