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Great Zimbabwe Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers step into history at Great Zimbabwe Hotel while enjoying modern amenities like tennis courts and international cuisine buffets

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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

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Hotel is in the historical district. Great Zimbabwe National Monument is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Zimbabwe Ruins National Park and Lake Mutirikwi. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours and other activities like golfing. Visit our Masvingo travel guide
Map
Great Zimbabwe Road, Masvingo

What's nearby

  • Close to the small city Masvingo in Zimbabwe you find the origin to the name Zimbabwe got in 1980. The name was already used by african nationalists around 1960 as a possible name for the country the day they got their freedom. The name comes from shona language and means ruins. In 1986 this amazing place was proclaimed a Unesco World Heritage Site. This is an amazing place and a must visit if you are in Zimbabwe. Read more at: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/great-zimbabwe-unesco-world-heritage-site/
    Great Zimbabwe National Monument
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Zimbabwe Ruins National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Mutirikwi
    14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi
    38 min drive - 34.5 km

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 front desk safe, a gift shop and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Great Zimbabwe Hotel have amenities, such as free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 on-site 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZWL 25 for adults and from 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 any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 January to 31 December
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 to 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?

Checkout 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 1 mile (2 km) of Great Zimbabwe Ruins National Park and Great Zimbabwe National Monument. Lake Mutirikwi is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Great Zimbabwe Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Room was comfortable and clean, restaurant was nice, hotel had lovely gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and the rooms were clean fresh and quiet. Sunset from the veranda was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Naude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property providing all amenities and services we needed. Slightly on the expensive side, especially the restaurant and laundry services, but a good stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vushe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very punctual The ladies in the restaurant are superb, always willing to assist and with a smile...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralf

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a bit aged. There were not many guests. Staff is as usual very friendly. Some renovation is needed. The safes in the rooms are useless as they can taken as a whole. They are not bolted to anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Millicent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Danai

Disliked: Staff & service
There was a time difference in the booking. After arriving I was turned around and not offered any rooms for me and 5 members of my family including my elderly mother. They refused to refund me, but I’m glad Expedia offered compensation for the error.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here one night to not be in a rush while seeing the ruins. Delightful property that is clean, safe and surrounded by various animals at night (monkeys, baboons, etc). Food quality was good at the restaurant but buffet dinner starts too late - tourists don't care to wait until 19:00 to eat, they are up early to do tours and want to eat when they come back and move on with the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

Meal prices were much higher than anticipated for breakfast and dinner buffets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was double charged for my stay and while they recognized that an error had been made they had no mechanism for reimbursing me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My last visit to this hotel was in 1997. Some parts have been renovated. It was a pity, that the door facing to the swimming pool couldn't be opened due to defective door lock. Missed the peacocks, which were there earlier and also the palm tree with the weaver bird nests. It was an attraction at that time. Food and staff very good. I find the hotel overpriced. Need some adaptation. Anyway, might be back in a while.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Motoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
遺跡まで800メートル。ここに宿泊すると帰りを気にせず遺跡を散策でき、落ち着いた滞在に寄与した。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the swimming pool. The food was okay but not great. Power outage was a disappointment but I realize there was nothing to be done.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Misa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very African Standard. Quite diffent between their broucher and the real guest room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything about this property. I was very badly treated, given an awful room which was no where near the standard i would have expected for the price I paid. I did eventually get another room, which was better but still not great, noisy, cold shower, very dated, broken chair and three bathroom wasn't that clean. Food was also of a poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You know ... how Zimbabwe works. Very Good will. No energy, no loght ....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good position for viewing the Great Zimbabwe Ruins

We chose this hotel for its nearness to the great Zimbabwean Ruins. It is a pleasant 700 metres walk. Our room was large, room and bathroom in need of upgrading. The bed large and comfortable. The staff without exception were friendly, helpful and efficient. The buffet breakfast, which was included was great. There are no aircons only a fan. Feel that this Hotel is over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Chris, Belgie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Te mijden

Slechte ontvangst. Vrij basic kamer met deur naar naastgelegen kamer en dus erg gehorig. Restaurant vrij slecht
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Hotel in desperate need of renovation

Though the setting is stunning and the staff is sweet the hotel is completely overpriced for the current state it is in. As with many of Zim hotels it has not had any renovations or upgrading done in decades. The bathroom was the worst, hardly a working shower and the tab of the basin did not give water. Loose tiles, dirty walls, chips and cracks everywhere. The setting is great, next to the stunning Great Zimbabwe monument.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Øyvind

Liked: Staff & service

Expensive and not so impressive but great location

Service was great, even the trainees did a nice job. Large room with a large bed, not so comfortable shower and bathroom. The food in the restaurant was not particularly good. All in all I'd say you stay at this place for the location, since you can walk to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Other than that, it's totally overpriced for the quality it offers, and that goes for both the room and the food.

8/10 Good

Alfredo

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

Great Zimbabwe

Best location to visit Great Zimbabwe

8/10 Good

Sven, Wien

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

Gutes Hotel für einen Besuch in Great Zimbabwe

Ein gutes Hotel für einen besuch in Great Zimbabwe, es liegt nahe dem Great Zimbabwe Park. Das Hotel ist so, wie alle Hotels, die ich in Zimbabwe erlebt habe: sehr sauber, sehr freundliche Leute, gute Ausstattung, eventuell ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Unser Zimmer war eines von vielen kleinen aneinandergereihten Bungalows. Die Bungalows hatten eine gemeinsame Terrasse und einen großen Garten, bei dem man einen wunderschönen afrikanischen Sonnenuntergang sehen kann. Das Essen im Hotel war gute normale internationale Küche.

8/10 Good

Rolv Rynning

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

Dyrt, men langt på vei verd pengene.

Dyrt, men fint hotell. Gangavstand til ruinene i Great Zimbabwe. Kjempefrokost og god service. God mat på restauranten. Meget romslig rom. Vennlig og serviceminded betjening.