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Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants connected to the convention center in Harare

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Set in the city center, Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre features lush gardens, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and treatments like body scrubs, facials, and aromatherapy. Three restaurants serve lunch and dinner, and an arcade offers entertainment. Staff are available 24/7.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Towers Luxury Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Towers Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Towers Luxury Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Towers Luxury Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Double Room in Tower

Separate dining area
Private pool
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Pennefather Avenue, Harare

What's nearby

  • Harare Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • African Unity Square - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fife Avenue Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harare Sports Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Heartbeat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ligi Sport Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Pointe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre

Luxury family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and a hair salon at Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a facial, a body treatment, or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 305 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 32 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Harvest Garden
  • Kombahari
  • La Patiserrie

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (16,383 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; 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 not available
Cribs (infant 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 32 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)

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 and a first aid kit
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rainbow Towers
Rainbow Towers Harare
Rainbow Towers Hotel
Rainbow Towers Hotel Harare
Rainbow Towers Conference
Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre Hotel
Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre Harare
Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre Hotel Harare

Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre have a pool?

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

Is Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre located?

This family-friendly hotel is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, National Museum, and Eastgate Centre. Harare Gardens and National Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Viola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were able to assist me as they said my booking was not showing. The shower was not functioning properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Linzi

Very average. Would not come back

Stay was ok but I wouldn’t come back. No safe in the room, air con/heating didn’t turn on, ironing board but no iron and no hairdryer. Ordered room service one evening which seemed to a game as to what I might get. Two people hung up on me while trying to order It wasn’t even possible to leave a card at reception so needed to pay for every single thing as you went which is just an unnecessary hassle in a hotel for a business trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uzoma Ahunanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a nice part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cedrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delays in doing things, staff must have a sense of urgency always.

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, and many of them I assume, tried their best, still, my 5 days in this hotel have been one of the least pleasant experiences in any hotel. 1. Air conditioning didn’t work. Notified the staff on day 1, then on day 2, and so on. Day 5 came and it was never fixed. Harare was about 30• C, nights were hot and uncomfortable, we could barely sleep. 2. Internet was terrible. In the rooms, in the lobby, in the mezzanine. Couldn’t even open my email. Bought a local SIM card and even then, signal in the hotel was poor, I missed crucial work meetings because my phone was unable to connect to zoom. 3. Breakfast is very expensive for what you get. The first breakfast buffet I see where you get a ticket and it is taken away on your first pass. So you can’t eat more- not that I wanted but for $32 per person you would expect better. Internet worked better in the morning so I worked in my room until 10am, missing breakfast time. The main restaurant was packed so ordered room service. My food arrived 90 minutes later. 4. Housekeeping isn’t done efficiently. Every morning I came to my room after working out to find no towels to shower or dry my hands. Twice had to call reception for someone to bring me towels so I could shower. After an hour or so someone would come to empty the trash, then to make the bed, and so on. I opened the door to housekeeping 4-5 times every morning. I wish I could give a better review because staff was friendly but I am glad I checked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, big hotel with swimming pool. Very busy during our stay with various events taking place. Rooms are nice size however the finish in the bathroom needs improvement for a 5 star hotel. Breakfast is good with lots of choice. All the staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay but do not feel overall that the 5 star rating is accurate. Also we were issued two keys - one works the elevators and the other the room. Unfortunately at check in we were not informed of this, thus ensued some delay in lift until another resident explained how the keys work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

I booked 2 king/double bed rooms and was told at checkin they only had twin bed rooms available. Rooms were dated but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prescious

Liked: Amenities
Cleanliness, staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

GOOD BUT NOT GREAT

Upon walking in to the foyer it is very evident that this hotel used to be grand and glamorous. The foyer area is dated but well maintained. We had to change bedrooms three times until we found a room with an air con that worked well enough. However, the renovated room was very pleasant and the mattress comfortable. All of the staff were friendly and helpful—no fault there at all! However, the prices of things is outrageous. A buffet breakfast is $32.00 and buffet dinner is $37.00. If you need things done in the business center I suggest you try to have all that work done before you arrive. Just to copy one page is $1.00. Other areas such as the gym, sauna, and pool area left a bad taste in our mouths so much so that we didn’t use these facilities. They were outdated and run down and need serious updates and repair. The food was excellent, just a bit pricey. Will we return to Rainbow Towers? Mmm, I’m not sure, it depends on whether they up their game and give you the product you pay for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Loveness

Liked: Cleanliness
Safe was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a conference
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Good and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treated well from checkin to dining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tichatonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just have to fix your access cards
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ariel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Very good hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Staff & service
Very average Hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zibusiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Biggy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and well made but could improve on cleanliness. Electrical jar for making hot water was malfunctioning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail Pedzisay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Disliked: Staff & service
3 star
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Air conditioning not working in the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very modern and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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