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Great Zimbabwe Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Masvingo with spa services and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Tennis court
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks
BBQ/picnic area
Garden
Food and drink
Located in the historical district, Great Zimbabwe Hotel offers an international cuisine buffet. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or play tennis. Families appreciate the free WiFi, babysitting services, and 24-hour front desk assistance.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Great Zimbabwe Road, Masvingo

What's nearby

  • Great Zimbabwe Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Zimbabwe National Monument - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Mutirikwi - 14 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi - 38 min drive - 21.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Enclosure Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Lion & Elephant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Great Zimbabwe Hotel

Hotel in the historical district
At Great Zimbabwe Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and conference space. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, The Great Enclosure, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to babysitting, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Zimbabwe Hotel offer amenities such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

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).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZWL 25 for adults and ZWL 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocktail bar
  • The Great Enclosure

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZWL 25 for adults and ZWL 12 for children

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Does Great Zimbabwe Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Great Zimbabwe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Great Zimbabwe Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Great Zimbabwe Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Zimbabwe National Monument and Great Zimbabwe Museum. Lake Mutirikwi is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.

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