Bulawayo Central Lodge

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Matobo National Park

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Executive Room
Towels
Standard Room
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Room
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Your area essentials

Map
14th Avenue/Fife Street, Bulawayo
  • Popular LocationZimbabwe International Trade Fair12 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Hall16 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueens Sports Club2 min drive
  • AirportBulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Bulawayo

Bulawayo Central Lodge places you in the centre of Bulawayo, within just a 15-minute stroll of Matobo National Park and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. English breakfast is available on weekdays. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Bulawayo guest house include Bulawayo Railway Museum and National Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Matobo National Park - 11 min walk
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 12 min walk
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 14 min walk
  • City Hall - 16 min walk
  • Queens Sports Club - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Haefeli's - 8 min walk
  • Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - 6 min drive
  • Nando's - 14 min walk
  • Earth Cafe - 18 min walk
  • Arizona Grill House - 4 min drive

About this property

Bulawayo Central Lodge

Guesthouse with free parking, near Matobo National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Bulawayo Central Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Bulawayo guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1922
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bulawayo Central Lodge offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a ceiling fan. This accommodation has kitchenettes with separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available for a fee: USD 3 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1922
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 3 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Bulawayo Central Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bulawayo Central Lodge on 19 May 2024 start from AU$58.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Yep, Bulawayo Central Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Bulawayo Central Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is offered on weekdays.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bulawayo Central Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Agatha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
-Best place,located near the City (saves Money and Time)-everything available nearer. -Friendly and Kind staff members
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROY ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sikhumbuzo

Travelled with family
The hotel need to be refurbish to make b& b that it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

P&D, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Judy, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

AF, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Chris, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious rooms that need an upgrade
The owner of the establishment is very helpful and goes out of his way to assist his guests.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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