Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Property class: 3
Bulawayo hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Bulawayo, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $88
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A double bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two twin beds with headboards, a wall-mounted telephone, and framed pictures above the beds.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Josiah Tongogara Street and 10th Avenue, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • Centenary Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Art Gallery Bulawayo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queens Sports Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Kraal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horizon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

  • When visiting Bulawayo, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 172 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • 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)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Rainbow Bulawayo
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel 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 Rainbow Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 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).

Are there restaurants at or near Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel like?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and 8 minutes' walk from City Hall.

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Reviews

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served flavorful and thoughtfully prepared dishes with fresh meals and friendly, courteous staff. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel with a good and reasonably priced restaurant on the premises. The security staff was very helpful when I wanted to store some currency for safekeeping. The room was clean and had all the amenities that I needed.
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4/10 Fair

An iconic city hotel. Great location for city excursions. Staff really kind and helpful and generally quite clean. However the place is quite dated. Creaking floors, wobbly toilet seats. Tiny tiny bathroom. Could do with a makeover to modernise and make current.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and great stay
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8/10 Very good

stayed here for 1 night, my room was clean and tidy . excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Room was the best standard room you can get anywhere. Staff were great. Special mention to Moreblessing in the Dining Room. Very attentive and helpful with Guest Service. Beulah too with the best fried egg white I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to get back there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good safe clean place to stay in town. Nice little restaurant as you exit, turn left. It’s got a sign out front called bean coffee or coffee bean or something close to that. Staff at hotel very kind. Slept well in room 132
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Comfortable, great and relaxing
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6/10 Good

The hotel is conveniently located in the central CBD. Staff is always helpful. However, the hotel rooms can do with updates - I have stayed at the hotel a few times and I find the rooms have electric plugs coming off the walls, bulbs not working, wardrobes are old and now give off that old smell. I lived off my suitcase as I feared the transfer of the wardrobe smell to my clothes. Shower was draining very slowly until I notified reception, they promptly attended to it. Bedroom walls had smudges which appeared cleanable. Room entrance door quality is below standard, it feels like the doors can be pushed open. Bathroom had the sink too close to the loo and general quality of fittings is below standard. Great hotel but TLC in rooms is overdue!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Rainbow has evolved into a cherished family tradition for us, as we have visited several times since 2018. The hospitality provided by the staff, particularly Diane and Tsitsi, has consistently made us feel as if we were returning to a welcoming family home. Their unwavering support and kindness have always ensured our comfort and well-being. Additionally, the dining experience at the Rainbow is exceptional, characterized by flavorful and thoughtfully prepared dishes. We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter's wedding at this venue, and every aspect of the event exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to my friends and family, confident that they will receive the same high level of care and attention.
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6/10 Good

The service was excellent, the only issue is that I couldn’t sleep due to the noise from the upstairs room which went on all night. It felt like there was furniture being moved around. Most probably it’s the metal chairs rubbing on the tiles. It was a nightmare. May I suggest that you inset rubber on the chair legs. I didn’t look forward to another night. I made a complaint but nothing was done
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay at rainbow .the rooms were clean and staff was always ready to help with smile on their faces.Breakfast was good really enjoyed it Well done and thumbs up to all the staff xxxx
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast and all meals were fresh. Staff friendly and courteous and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Most friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and super friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
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10/10 Exceptional

Well mannered staff, polite, and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay in Bulawayo
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8/10 Very good

Nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and general experience, prisca made our stay memorable
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8/10 Very good

It was an OK stay, met our needs for the 2 nights.
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8/10 Very good

Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay
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2/10 Poor

Shabby rooms, no gym facility, no exposure to buffet, room handles doesn’t work, dark room with poor lighting
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8/10 Very good

Hotel had an amazing buffet with traditional African cuisine. Fantastic!
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean but really needs updating. Its stuck in the past. Cheaper hotels like N1 have better rooms and furniture.