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Cresta Lodge - Harare

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An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by various plants and a wooden ceiling structure. - Cresta Lodge - Harare (Harare)
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window. - Cresta Lodge - Harare (Harare)
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden. - Cresta Lodge - Harare (Harare)
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern staircase. - Cresta Lodge - Harare (Harare)
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs. - Cresta Lodge - Harare (Harare)
Consider a stay at Cresta Lodge - Harare and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Chatters, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, bedside lamps, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a visible toilet paper holder.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a painting above it, and a nightstand with a lamp and phone.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a visible toilet paper holder.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Harare, Cresta Lodge - Harare is in the suburbs. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences and National Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kamfinsa Shopping Centre and Eastgate Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Harare Sports Club or Royal Harare. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Harare travel guide
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Samora Machell Str, Harare, 00000

What's nearby

  • Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Harare Sports Club
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Avondale Shopping Centre
    10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sam Levy's Village
    11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club
    11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Monkeys Harare
    13 min walk
  • Mozambik Chisipite Harare
    6 min drive
  • Nando's
    6 min drive
  • Luna's Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Paula's Place
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chatters

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Cresta Lodge - Harare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

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

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Cresta Lodge - Harare located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapungu Sculpture Park and Chapman Golf Club. Country Club Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Cresta Lodge - Harare Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that breakfast was overpriced. The shower was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel situated just outside Harare centre has an excellent ambience with a central coffee/snack bar and well kept gardens around the small outside pool. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the beds were comfortable. There were a few maintenance issues with our room, but nothing to detract from the comfort of our stay. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would not hesitate to stay there again for our return visits to Harare
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tendai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly clean, staff polite and friendly. Amenities are old and tired and gym is too small. Overall good location but can do with overall revamp to modernise it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Fantastic friendly and helpful staff. All round a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay near the airport. There’s a supermarket near by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean modern rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pardon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has lovely ambience, especially if you ate a long stayer. Thebstagg are courteous and the food is just amazingly innovative and tasty. Housekeeping obliged my request to not be disturbed while ensuring my supply of perishables. While the gym is small, it is adequate if you knoq what you are doing. It could do worj bettwr cleaning though as the mats are often dirty and equipment not wiped down. Will certainly continue staying with them and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuekie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Cresta. It is a beautiful property with very nice rooms and friendly staff. We had 6 large pieces of luggage that fit comfortably and we still had plenty of space to move about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and lovely staff who are attentive to customer care
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a nice suburb of Harare. Nice grounds, parking, restaurant, cafe, staff, shuttle, swimming pool, internet, and services. Keep up the good works.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EM

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

Excellent Choice

Very comfortable acomodation located on the outskirts of the city, not too far from the airport. Beautiful gardens and pool. The staff is extremely friendly and the rooms are exceptionally clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cresta always provides a good to excellent service. Some of the hot food for breakfast would better be served at a higher temperature not just warm. Good wifi throught the
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in Harare City, but almost feels like in the country becasue of the lovely grounds. The staff were helpful and the food was good. The room comfortable. The shower wasn't 100% consistant with its temperature, but worked ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was relaxing! The pool area was very nice. I enjoyed the food options at the Chatteres and Cool Beans cafe. Thank you Darlington, Shakespeare, Agile ,Simba and Tawanda for your wonderful service. My room was very clean thanks to Jane. The front desk staff was lovely. Thank you Takudzwa for working your magic to extend my reservation. Thanks to Rubi ,Melody and all. I am grateful to the young lady who arranged my haircut. I look forward to staying again when I return to Harare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. Very warmly welcomed by both Grace & Gamuchirai who are delightful. I really enjoyed the restaurant area and the ability to have my breakfast outside beside the bubbling brook was just fantastic. The food was exceptional and I particularly liked the banana yoghurt which I don't see very often in the UK. My room was nice-quite basic that it had all the amenities that I could ask for. Importantly, it was secure and I felt safe. I was in room 137 and note that the lock from the inside was not working so that needs repairing. Lovely shower and very nice shampoos etc The Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is pretty good I would stay here again if I was staying for a short visit but might look for something more rustic such as a large if I was there for longer just so I could experience the African vibe. The shuttle service was excellent Thanks everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Cresta Lodge presents a mix of thoughtful service and notable shortcomings. Arrival was efficient and welcoming, with the bellhop well-prepared and aware of my check-in. However, my assigned suite room was poorly thought out: the living area had no lighting whatsoever, making evening work impossible. Although the reception responded promptly with lamps, the solution exposed further oversight – there was no power socket to plug in the lamp. This necessitated a room change. The second room was better equipped, and I appreciate Olivia for ensuring it met my needs. WiFi quality was good but inconsistent across the room, something remote workers should verify before settling in. Dinner service at the main restaurant was disappointing. After being seated, I waited over 20 minutes without any attention while other tables were repeatedly served. I eventually left and had a far better experience at the coffee shop, where staff were attentive, professional, and welcoming. The room itself felt stuffy and insufficiently deep-cleaned, evidenced by a slipper left under the bed from a previous guest. On my final night, housekeeping staff entered my room while I was still sleeping, despite the door being locked, and left upon realizing it was occupied. During my stay, the Twenty20 Cricket Competition was underway, with two teams lodged at Cresta. Heavy room service usage resulted in food trays and plates frequently left in corridors, creating unpleasant odors. Overall: average.
A single slipper that I found under my bed left by a previous guest.
Waking up to someone having entered my room while I was asleep.
My initial room with no lighting and no socket for a desk lamp.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice place with a cozy lobby where you can get coffee and snacks. The staff is very friendly, but everything works a little bit slow. They were about to run away the rooms and the pool terrace, so I expect it will be nicer next time we come. The place do need some maintenance. Put overall an okay place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sekai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the vegan options at breakfast but the lentils were raw and hard. Breakfast for a vegan guest was USD30 seemed quite unreasonable. The property seems newly renovated but in some areas the renovation looks like a cover up. There are no vegan options for dinner or lunch which seem easy if the traditional foods are properly presented on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gaudencia

Good room price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, keep up the training!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025