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Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bulawayo with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Food and drink
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk
Terrace/patio
Garden
The Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre offers a quiet setting with gardens and a playground for families. Enjoy a quality breakfast buffet and all-day restaurant. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, free WiFi, and helpful concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bulawayo is home to Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre. The Nesbitt Castle and Khami Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Free to be Wild Sanctuary and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Bulawayo Railway Museum and Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
4 Lois Lane Eloana, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • The Nesbitt Castle - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Matobo National Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪tin cup - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Canela Coffee Shop/Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre

Property highlights
At Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a playground. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and free stocked minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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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)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per person (roundtrip)

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, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Retreat Lodge Bulawayo
Retreat Bulawayo
Retreat Conference Bulawayo
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Lodge
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Bulawayo
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Lodge Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 40.00 per person applies.

Where is Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre located?

Situated in Bulawayo, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Nesbitt Castle, Free to be Wild Sanctuary, and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Matobo National Park and Hillside Dams Conservation are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service, friendly staff, however they need to consider mosquito nets, had a terrible experience at night. Got bites all over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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