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Selborne Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Bulawayo with casino and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View | Garden view
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Located in the business district, Selborne Hotel offers a refreshing oasis with a poolside bar and an outdoor pool. Unwind in the garden or stay productive at the business center, and enjoy convenient amenities like free self parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk concierge services.
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Casino
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $73
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

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Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Leopold Takawira Ave & George Silundika, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Matobo National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amal - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Selborne Hotel

Selborne Hotel features a casino and a nightclub. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Selborne Cafe, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Bingo
  • Stereo
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • 25 casino gaming tables
  • 25 casino slot machines
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Doorbell and phone notification

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels
  • First-run movies

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Selborne Cafe - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Illegal Takeaway - Onsite theme restaurant. Open daily.
Kings Head - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Also known as

Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel
Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Selborne Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Selborne Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Selborne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there's a casino, featuring 25 slot machines and 25 gaming tables. Bingo is offered.

What is there to do at Selborne Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, game drives, and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a casino and a nightclub. Selborne Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine.

Does Selborne Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Selborne Hotel like?

Selborne Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from City Hall and 5 minutes' walk from Centenary Park.

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Selborne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Had a wonderful time and the staff were incredibly helpful. Christina in particular was super kind and had great recommendations for where to eat and always looked out for me (especially as a solo female traveller). Definitely recommend!
22-night trip

10/10

The location is in the very centre of Bulawayo, with walking distance to both the Art Gallery (10 min) and The Natural History Museum (15 min). There are plenty of fast-food and restaurant options within minutes by foot from the hotel. Also, very easy to arrange pick-up/drop-off at the hotel as all tour operators doing excursions to Khami ruins, Great Zimbabwe ruins and Matobo NP know it. The Selborne Hotel is clean, neat and I recommend it. Excellent location and very helpful staff. Some details in my room would need an update, but all in all a really pleasant stay!
4-night trip

10/10

Was sceptical at first as the place had drastically deteriorated.The place went under a complete makeover and the rooms are fantastic and everything works.Only downside is there aren’t many TV channels to choose from.Fairly priced and convenient as well.
3-night trip

8/10

The hotel rooms are ok, but the problem is unreliable internet connection and no choice TV channels. The Staff are very friendly...
2-night trip

4/10

This hotel has seen better days and is a shadow of its former self. There was a problem with our reservation which meant we were given poor rooms with no air con and missing bulbs, linen, and varying levels of amenities (showers, water, etc). We were moved after a night but the rooms don’t match the website photos. One of the bathrooms was unusable due the smell and heat. The hotel is good for location in the city centre, and the garden and pool are pleasant but feel tired and only given basic maintenance)do not believe the pool photo on the website! The main redeeming feature is the staff and how hard a couple of them worked to make our stay better; their enthusiasm was undermined by the limitations of the hotel to supply things like adequate bedding or simple things like light bulbs. Stay here for very basic amenities and the locations but not for a really comfortable stay.
3-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

8/10

Hotel ist sehr zentral in der Stadt gelegen. Die Zimmer sind schön und gross. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit. Leider sind die in der Werbung beschriebenen zwei Restaurants, die Bar und auch die Poolbar nicht in Betrieb. Für die Bar muss das Hotel verlassen werden und kann der Betrieb nebenan, falls geöffnet, besucht werden. Ärgerlich für die Gäste und auch schade für das nette Team im Hotel. Während den 5 Tagen im Hotel fand zusätzlich ein Kongress statt, so dass leider auch der Pool nicht benutzt werden konnte. Das Hotel sollte so was den Gästen vorher mitteilen.
4-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Selborne Hotel is home away from home. Christine and team give the place a warm touch. The rooms are top notch and the Wi-Fi is excellent. However, the outside and furniture reception area look ‘tired’ and outdated. It hardly reflects the high standard of decor and modern upgrades characteristic of the rooms.
3-night trip

10/10

Very convenient location. Great homeliness atmosphere and nice vintage vibe
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing colonial style hotel with very helpful staff, great restaurant, beautiful garden and convenient parking. Large balcony facing the street but not noisy. Special thanks to MacDonald who helped me find fuel. He was very helpful and humble. Overall great stay.
1-night trip

6/10

V kind and helpful staff. However rooms v v noisy due to it being above the Kings Inn that was pumping out beats until 0300!
1-night trip

6/10

Good room, helpful staff and good internet. This property works best as a business hotel. However many parts of the property are in disrepair and a refurbishment program is underway (not complete). This means dust and noise. Guests who are not from Southern Africa may find some aspects of this property challenging.
3-night trip

2/10

Hotel was under construction. No hot water. Dust everywhere.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

It was to noisy, the restaurant was under renovation, wifi worked very poorly and only in the reception area.
2-night trip