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Bulawayo Central Lodge

2.5 star property
Guests sip cold drinks at the bar or start their day with a hearty breakfast at this convenient base for exploring Matobo National Park and local trade events

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Bulawayo Central Lodge is ideal for adventures to Matobo National Park. Enjoy cold drinks at the bar, fuel up with English breakfast, and use WiFi to plan visits to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Past visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Central Lodge is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matobo National Park and Centenary Park, while Bulawayo Railway Museum and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Queens Sports Club, and consider making time for Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Bulawayo travel guide
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Map
Bulawayo, 14th Avenue/Fife Street

What's nearby

  • Matobo National Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum
    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
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC Bulawayo City Centre
    15 min walk
  • Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo
    6 min drive
  • Dickies Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • tin cup
    4 min drive
  • Horizon
    12 min walk

About this property

Bulawayo Central Lodge

Guesthouse near Matobo National Park
Located close to Bulawayo Railway Museum and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Bulawayo Central Lodge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Bulawayo Central Lodge offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Wardrobes/closets and separate dining areas
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1922
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)

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 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Property is 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

Is Bulawayo Central Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Bulawayo Central Lodge?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Does Bulawayo Central Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Bulawayo Central Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Bulawayo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, and Bulawayo Railway Museum. National Art Gallery and City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bulawayo Central Lodge Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Agatha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
-Best place,located near the City (saves Money and Time)-everything available nearer. -Friendly and Kind staff members
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tarisai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Beullah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

just

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

P&D, Canada

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Judy, California, USA

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

AF, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

Good location close to the city center.

Good location close to the city center. Friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Pascal, Rennes

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

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.

8/10 Good

Chris, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Spacious rooms that need an upgrade

The owner of the establishment is very helpful and goes out of his way to assist his guests.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

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

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.

2/10 Terrible

AVW, Netherlands

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deepak the owner very helpful Great central location, close to transport links.

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROY ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sikhumbuzo

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service