Bulawayo Central Lodge

Property class: 2.5
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Matobo National Park

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Bulawayo Central Lodge puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Matobo National Park and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, City Hall and Centenary Park are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand, and a desk.

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp on each table, a painting on the wall, and a small chair.

Executive Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, beige bedding, orange pillows, a small floral arrangement, and a curtain.

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, beige bedding, orange pillows, a small floral arrangement, and a curtain.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
14th Avenue/Fife Street, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • Matobo National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Centenary Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Kraal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horizon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪747 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bulawayo Central Lodge

  • Bulawayo Central Lodge puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Matobo National Park and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, City Hall and Centenary Park are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • 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

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1922
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per person (one-way)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property accepts cash.

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

Does Bulawayo Central Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bulawayo Central Lodge 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 Central Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

What is there to do at Bulawayo Central Lodge and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Matobo National Park (11-min walk) and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (12-min walk), along with Bulawayo Railway Museum (14-min walk) and City Hall (0.8 mi).

Does Bulawayo Central Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room.

What's the area around Bulawayo Central Lodge like?

Bulawayo Central Lodge is in the heart of Bulawayo, a short 11-minute walk from Matobo National Park and 12 minutes' walk from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

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Reviews

Bulawayo Central Lodge Reviews

6.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Good

-Best place,located near the City (saves Money and Time)-everything available nearer. -Friendly and Kind staff members
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6/10 Good

The hotel was closing down. The staff was excellent! Made telephone calls for me and offered personal wifi. The hotel had no working wifi and the electric bill was paid only just before it started to get dark. I had no concerns, because the staff was EXCELLENT! The location is great for taking the train. The staff i cannot say enough about them. They made the stay acceptable. Without them i would certainly left.
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6/10 Good

If only they could have microwaves to warm take away foods, kettles to boil water to make tea or coffee They also have to fumigate their apartments, there are alot of cockroaches. Security looks slack as the outside is umanned and always open even with noone on the reception, intruders or assailants can easily walk in and ravage the holidaymakers willy nilly and walk out unnoticed
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2/10 Poor

What is shown online is miles away from you see. Expedia should not associate with this lodge. By associating with this lodge your reputation is on the line. I will not use Expedia because if this lodge. An investigation into this lodge needs to be carried out immediately to protect others.
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4/10 Fair

No kettle to make hot cup of tea, no milk, no tea or coffee, No toilet rolls No dust bin Sheets were not changed they showed someone had slept on them. A very dust room Shower floor slippery,not scrubbed it was dirty
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10/10 Exceptional

部屋は、多少古い感じはするが、広くて快適。 スタッフも近くのレストラン、両替や買い物の相談に新設に対応してくれました。 ここは一泊で、後日ブラワヨでは別ホテルで３泊したのですが、 全部ここにしとけばよかったと後悔するほど良かったです。
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location close to the city center.

Good location close to the city center. Friendly and helpful owner.
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8/10 Very good

Bon rapport qualité-prix

Excellent accueil, personnel très sympathique. Très bons conseils et aide pour les visites. Principaux musées à distance de marche (15-30 minutes maxi). Mobilier et TV un peu vétuste mais propreté excellente.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

Spacious rooms that need an upgrade

The owner of the establishment is very helpful and goes out of his way to assist his guests.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

For a great experience in Bulawayo!!

Due to some confusion on my part I arrived a day early. The host was very accommodating and juggled rooms so I could stay in one room for the duration of my visit. I had not booked tours with local tour guys since many them required a minimum of 4 people.. Again the proprietor took it upon himself to solve my problems and I was able to visit evert site I wanted - Matopos and Khami as well as take in some other sites I had not planned.
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2/10 Poor

Awful

Never ever go here! The room was far from clean, stains in and dirt on the carpet everywhere. Only the beds were cleanish and more or less comfortable. Lots of the things in the room were broken; toilet seat, floor, sink etc. The 'kitchen' is just some cupboards with nothing, no water cooker, stove, toaster or even plates or cutlery. There is no shower, only a bath tub, so you need to use a cup or so to take a 'shower'. We caught around 50 mosquitos, although there were hardly any mosquitos around at that time in Bulawayo. And the free WiFi doesn't reach the rooms.
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8/10 Very good

Deepak the owner very helpful Great central location, close to transport links.
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2/10 Poor

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2/10 Poor

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10/10 Exceptional

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2/10 Poor

The hotel need to be refurbish to make b& b that it

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4/10 Fair

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6/10 Good