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Bulawayo Central Lodge

2.5 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Matobo National Park

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Executive Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Room | Living area | LCD TV
Executive Room, 2 Double Beds | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $41
includes taxes & fees
$34 per night
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2025

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Executive Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
14th Avenue/Fife Street, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • Matobo National Park - 11 min walk
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 12 min walk
  • City Hall - 16 min walk
  • Centenary Park - 19 min walk
  • Queens Sports Club - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amal - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bulawayo Central Lodge

Located near a train station, Bulawayo Central Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Bulawayo. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 9:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1922
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per person (one-way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Bulawayo City Lodge
Bulawayo Central Bulawayo
Bulawayo Central Lodge Bulawayo
Bulawayo Central Lodge Guesthouse
Bulawayo Central Lodge Guesthouse Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

Does Bulawayo Central Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bulawayo Central Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bulawayo Central Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bulawayo Central Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Bulawayo Central Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bulawayo Central Lodge?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.
What is there to do at Bulawayo Central Lodge and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Matobo National Park (11-min walk) and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (12-min walk), along with Bulawayo Railway Museum (14-min walk) and National Art Gallery (0.8 mi).
Does Bulawayo Central Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room.
What's the area around Bulawayo Central Lodge like?
Bulawayo Central Lodge is in the heart of Bulawayo, a short 12-minute walk from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and 16 minutes' walk from City Hall.

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

-Best place,located near the City (saves Money and Time)-everything available nearer. -Friendly and Kind staff members
Agatha, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ROY ANTHONY, 19-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel need to be refurbish to make b& b that it
Sikhumbuzo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Central location and friendly staff
The owner went out of his way to ensure our comfort, offeriing to supply local cash for dinner (there is a cash crisis here) and drove us to the bus depot at no charge when our taxi didn't arrive. CouldnT have asked for a nicer host.
P&D, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Central friendly accommodation in Bulawayo
We enjoyed our stay! The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful, going out of his way to send us transportation info in advance, and offering useful info about the city once we got there. The other staff members were likewise nice. The room was a bit worn, but large, clean and very comfortable. No AC, but plenty of cross-ventilation with a good fan, and lots of light. Walking distance to the town center and various dining options.
Judy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable, basic hotel with helpful owner
The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean, even if somewhat basic. There was a problem with the water pressure, and the owner allowed us to use the shower in another room (only slightly better). Despite this we enjoyed our stay and benefitted from the help of the owner. He was Extremely helpful and nice, and is more than willing to go the extra mile. Given the difficulties of traveling in Zimbabwe, I would recommend the hotel mainly because of his help!
AF, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel tired, no breakfast, but owner exceptional.
Clean, large room, in need of refurbishment, but really enjoyed stay due to owner. Took us in his car for breakfast and picked us up afterwards. Hotel, like Bulawayo itself, was in need of some love and attention. Also opened up much earlier for us as we arrived by train.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Spacious rooms that need an upgrade
The owner of the establishment is very helpful and goes out of his way to assist his guests.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

friendly host
friendly host, mom and pop style, the owners themself takes pains to satisfy guest's needs such as loaning charger, taking around for sightseeing, guiding for the attractions around
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

For a great experience in Bulawayo!!
Due to some confusion on my part I arrived a day early. The host was very accommodating and juggled rooms so I could stay in one room for the duration of my visit. I had not booked tours with local tour guys since many them required a minimum of 4 people.. Again the proprietor took it upon himself to solve my problems and I was able to visit evert site I wanted - Matopos and Khami as well as take in some other sites I had not planned.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Deepak the owner very helpful Great central location, close to transport links.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

部屋は、多少古い感じはするが、広くて快適。 スタッフも近くのレストラン、両替や買い物の相談に新設に対応してくれました。 ここは一泊で、後日ブラワヨでは別ホテルで３泊したのですが、 全部ここにしとけばよかったと後悔するほど良かったです。
just, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location close to the city center.
Good location close to the city center. Friendly and helpful owner.
Arnold, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bon rapport qualité-prix
Excellent accueil, personnel très sympathique. Très bons conseils et aide pour les visites. Principaux musées à distance de marche (15-30 minutes maxi). Mobilier et TV un peu vétuste mais propreté excellente.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Awful
Never ever go here! The room was far from clean, stains in and dirt on the carpet everywhere. Only the beds were cleanish and more or less comfortable. Lots of the things in the room were broken; toilet seat, floor, sink etc. The 'kitchen' is just some cupboards with nothing, no water cooker, stove, toaster or even plates or cutlery. There is no shower, only a bath tub, so you need to use a cup or so to take a 'shower'. We caught around 50 mosquitos, although there were hardly any mosquitos around at that time in Bulawayo. And the free WiFi doesn't reach the rooms.
Verified Expedia guest review