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Reviews of Cresta Lodge Harare This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Corner Samora Machel Rd /Robert Mugabe Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe

Review Score

Based on 307 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast only opened at 6:30. Would have been more convenient to open at 6:00 am.

    Breakfast was superb. Great selection of foods. Room was clean and modern.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    I had quite and restful stay for one night.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not anything I can think of. The facility's rooms have improved a lot. Obviously the rooms were renovated since the last time I used the Cresta Lodge Hotel.

    The location is great, and nearer to the airport. The hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighbourhood. The staff were friendly and they take their work and customers seriously.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    6.0
    They have everything that can makes a great hotel. The customer- & service needs looking at.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I phoned the reception early in the morning asking for a two-point plug, I was given conformation that such a plug would be brought to my room as I needed to charge both my laptop and my phone for work the day. The plug was never brought nor was I informed that it would not be so that I could make a plan. That evening I went to reception to ask for an iron so that I can iron my dress for dinner that evening. 2 hours later, no iron was brought to my room and I had to use my hair iron to iron my dress... My female collage upon arriving was given a room that already had a guest in it! She was given a very occupied room. My male collage asked for a coffee 3 times in the lobby and was never served his requested beverage as ordered. The pool area is very nice, the pool however needs to be cleaned more often. The amount of dead insects floating in the pool makes your swimming experience less enjoyable. On my last day, a room service plate with food still on it- was left in the hallway for hours before it was noticed or removed by staff. This was mid afternoon.

    The hostel was beautiful, and you can see it's recently been renovated. It had all the facilities you can possibly want or need. My room was very pretty and clean, I had a very comfortable stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    in Harare this is the best hotel i have stayed in
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    had a we smell in the room

    the staff ate very polite and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    7.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lacks modernisation

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    RAS

    Accessible , pres de l’aeroport

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everything

    The breakfast was ok very over priced I paid by card then when checking out they made me pay cash still today no refund from my bank wont stay their again

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    My place to stay in Harare
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is far from town so one is reliant on eating there which can get expensive. It is getting tired and could do with some regular upgrading. But these are minor compared to a great place to stay

    The Cresta Lodge is my go to stay in Harare. It is comfortable, the facilities are good. I’m a frequent visitor.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    9.0
    Cresta Lodge Harare, the place to be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No remarks to improve only keep up the good work.

    Friendly and professional the staff. Clean rooms. Beautifull garden and pool. 8 minutes walk to farmers market and restaurant. 10 minutes drive to city center. Excellent Wi-Fi !!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    Always love this place.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They rarely have any cash change in the coffee shop so you need an advance card credit. Reception also struggles with change due to limitations of US dollar. You cannot buy airtime for a cell phone on the premises and its a journey to find some!

    Set in its own well maintained gardens on the edge of the city. Relaxed space great for meetings. Comfortable well maintained rooms and charming helpful staff. Fantastic breakfasts and good evening restaurant and staff really make one's stay enjoyable. Great helpful local taxi service to and from airport and town if needed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Generally a very good place to stay at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Apart from Mosquitoes no issues.

    Unfortunately, i missed all the breakfast due but the Dinner was perfect. The place is well located and clean. The only issue i had was that the room had plenty mosquitoes, but the hotel did not provide the mosquito repellent or doom hence we had to rush to the shops otherwise a good place to visit.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Nothing to say
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff

    Everything was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The housekeeping staff were unresponsive and took too long to bring irons.

    The hotel is clean and has a fresh country feel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    6.0
    Pretty but needs some training and oversight. The drivers drifted to rip me off - luckily I asked for prices from multi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was under trained and had no idea what they were doing. The drivers drifted to rip me off - luckily I asked for prices from multiple drivers from the same hotel driving company and the prices ranged from 180 to 80 - this is widely unprofessional

    Convenient check in process - quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    7.0
    In general it was fair.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV remote not working...Never have the correct change when paying in cash...

    Breakfast good, location very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    The pool and jacuzzi needs some attention please. My son was disappointed that he could not use it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One lady who serving dinner/ supper yesterday was not enjoying her job and she made that clear even to customers. She was very serious and did not answered questions with one word answers-not impressed considering she was serving food.

    The staff where very friendly and professional. 99.99% of staff would definitely great you with a smile. Very warm welcome-keep it up please.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    A real pleasure
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious grounds, easy parking, superb breakfasts, helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    It was ok all in all. However i didnt like the idea oF not forwarding my bills to my room.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near the pool in the evenings there is smell from sewer

    Secluded and private

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff attitudes. The staff serving the buffet breakfast kept harassing my family for some "meal ticket". Even denying them service till I told them we were residents, booked with bed and breakfast. The staff should be decolonised and respect the local looking Zimbabwean. Gone are the days when only whites residents and visitors were the only ones spending time in the hotels.

    Breakfast was the good old breakfast. Like it should

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a quiet place, nice staff, cheap and helpful taxi service. Nice food, breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    8.0
    Out of the central noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Doors are not sound proof Showers head need to be replace Room in the small size

    Loved the property and the landscape Good staff Good food

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was bit far from city ( not s dis advantage as the traffic is not much in Harare)

    The room was clean and with air conditioning. Helpful and friendly staff. Restaurant served limited but tasty food!!. The place is landscaped and feels like a luxury resort.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no self service dinner on Monday 31 July, yet there were enough waiters. On our table, 4 of us had to finish our meals without being served the drinks, the waiter was overwhelmed.

    Reception staff were very nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So many members of staff but sometimes there are in each others way but you find yourself waiting and waiting.

    The place is well maintained, the food was great even the small bakery items. Everything about the place screamed luxury and it was nice to experience

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    9.0
    This Lodge played a significant role in my positive experience during my visit to Zimbabwe.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was difficult to find the room - my stupidity, because I did not read the signs and followed my instinct.

    The Lodge is close to the airport and an ideal place to stay on arrival in Harrare by plane. The premises is well-maintained with cared after plants and lawns. I will visit them more in future.

    Stayed in June 2023

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