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The Berkshire

Property class: 3.5

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A pool with a rocky waterfall feature surrounded by tropical plants and a concrete wall.
A garden pathway leading to a building with a white exterior and a window with a metal frame.
A house with a covered porch, a garden with various plants, and a large tree in the background.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large poster on the wall, and a coffee machine on the counter.
A hotel room with a bed, a fan, a water bottle, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and greenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Berkshire Rd, Harare, Harare Province
  • Place, University of Zimbabwe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arundel Village Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Avondale Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a fan, a water bottle, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and greenery.

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw, a bedside table with a remote control, and a wall-mounted fan.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a fan, and a couch.

Luxury Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Harare

At The Berkshire you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from University of Zimbabwe and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Arundel Village Shopping Centre. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Harare B&B, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from The Performance Hub and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Avondale Flea Market.
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What's nearby

  • University of Zimbabwe - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arundel Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Performance Hub - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Harare Sports Club - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Edge Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vali's Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moo Ka Thai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cork 40 Road - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Berkshire

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Berkshire also features an outdoor pool and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Harare bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Berkshire offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Harare bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Berkshire

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ZWL 26.03 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash, mobile payments and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Berkshire Harare
The Berkshire Bed & breakfast
The Berkshire Bed & breakfast Harare

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Berkshire?

Yep, The Berkshire has a free self car park.

Does The Berkshire have a pool?

The Berkshire has an outdoor pool.

Does The Berkshire serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Berkshire?

No, The Berkshire does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Berkshire?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Berkshire's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Berkshire?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Berkshire?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location, easy to walk to church, shopping and restaurants. The staff went above and beyond to make me comfortable. I plan to stay there again when I return to Harare if possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Euan

Decent enough for the price being charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dilxat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mwango

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021