Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (341 reviews)
Josiah Tongogara St , Bulawayo , zw

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Polite staff
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old furniture
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Multiple mentions of unclean rooms and dust.
Service
8.45
General positive feedback about service despite some minor issues.
Location
8.49
Positive feedback regarding the convenience and central area.
Room Quality
5.94
Issues such as old rooms and poor maintenance were noted.
Amenities
7.47
Basic amenities are present, but some items like toiletries are missing.
Value for Money
6.93
Some dissatisfaction with pricing relative to service quality.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Good breakfast options praised, although limited.
Overall Experience
7.45
A mix of good and bad experiences but overall generally positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:20

Property Description

Centrally Located with Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy the convenience of a centrally located hotel with on-site restaurant and bar for your dining and entertainment needs.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with en suite facilities, satellite TV, and complimentary tea-and-coffee making facilities. Additional comforts include bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries.

Business and Leisure Facilities
Benefit from a business center, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a 24-hour front desk for all your business and leisure requirements.

For a memorable stay at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, book now and experience the best of Bulawayo's hospitality.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BUQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 341 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 5.94
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 6.93
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Oppah • couple • us
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Paidamoyo • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Kitchen hospitality

Cons:

Air conditioning not working well making lot of noise

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Raj • solo_traveller • us
5
Ok for the miney but better horela available.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs maintenance

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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More • extended_group • us
7
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking outside hotel

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Portia • couple • za
10
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Nyasha Abigail Ariella • couple • zw
10
Pros:

Everything at the hotel is super good they changed from what I complained last time

Cons:

No comment because everything was super good

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • au
5
Did not match the money
Pros:

Breakfast so so did not match the money

Cons:

Cleanliness not to standard
At times towels and body wash missing had to ask
Had to ask for iron now and then

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • family_with_children • zw
6
It was ok
Pros:

Location ok, but the breakfast umm.

Cons:

Breakfast runs out too fast, was there by 8:30 am but almost all food was gone, had to request for bread, bacon imagine these are breakfast basics

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Charity • solo_traveller • zw
8
It was ok
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Noise from other guests

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Spencer George • extended_group • zw
5
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Omega • couple • ie
8
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Chikwanda • couple • zw
8
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

Breakfast not included on the price

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Chihinga • couple • ie
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Tinashe • couple • zw
8
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan Tawanda • couple • zw
7
Pros:

Friendly staff .

Cons:

The shower cubicle was not draining properly. The maintenance team didn't come to attend to it when we notified reception.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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BLESSING • couple • zw
9
I love it the staff is good
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Tv channels are limited

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Chipatiso • solo_traveller • za
5
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • zw
7
Generally good
Pros:

Enough space to rest

Cons:

Bin was not emptied

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Maposa • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Hospitality

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee