Bronte Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (162 reviews)
132 Baines Avenue, Harare , Harare , ZW

Facilities

Free breakfast
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Comfortable Rooms
Beautiful Gardens
Great Location
Cons:
Food Poisoning Incident
Lack of Night Transportation for Emergencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews mentioned issues like food poisoning, but generally, cleanliness is standard for this hotel tier.
Service
9.36
Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff, indicating a strong service quality.
Location
9.4
The hotel is conveniently located, providing easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
9.35
Reviews praised the comfort and quality of the rooms.
Amenities
9.38
Guests mentioned well-maintained gardens, swimming pool, and gym facilities.
Value for Money
8.84
The hotel offers good value in comparison to its amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
8.39
While food quality is generally praised, one mention of food poisoning affected the sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, guests were very satisfied with their experiences, highlighting comfort and charm.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:26

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pools & Fitness Center - Dive into relaxation with 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center, perfect for unwinding and staying active during your stay.

Dining Experience - Indulge in international cuisine at Emmanuels restaurant or opt for the convenience of room service. Conclude your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge and start your morning right with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Convenience & Comfort - Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, business center services, and event facilities. With air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD TVs and private balconies, along with amenities like dry cleaning, babysitting, and a 24-hour front desk, the Bronte Hotel ensures a comfortable and memorable stay. Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay now!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: HRE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 162 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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paulinemotlotlegi NONE
10
Pauline's Review
Pros:

I love everything about Bronte. Coming again soon.. The buffet breakfast was always a ten. Thank you so much bronte hotel

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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hbe2026 Business
10
A gem in Harare
Pros:

A stay at the Bronte Garden hotel is always a pleasure. The service is very good, the room is always spick and span, the pool is refreshing after a long day's work. The surroundings of beautiful architecture, lush plants and trees and the beautiful Shona art sculptures make this my favourite hotel to stay at.

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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lizamare2026 Business Sandton, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
10
Stay at Bronte Hotel
Pros:

The Bronte Hotel is a very comfortable stay. Staff are friendly and helpful and the food is really good.
we stayed in the Kingsley which is the budget rooms. Everything was clean and working and comfortable with good tables to work at. The furniture/ decor is just a bit older but in good condition.

2026-01-29 via Tripadvisor
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Voyage680079 NONE
8
A Peaceful Escape
Pros:

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and offered beautiful views of the gardens, especially in the early morning. Overall, the Garden Hotel is a perfect choice for anyone looking for comfort, nature, and calm in one place

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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towns2026 NONE
10
Beautiful hotel and gardens
Pros:

We love this hotel. Absolutely beautiful gardens. Excellent restaurant service. Great swimming pool.

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor
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A6462ZYheatherd NONE Quatre Bornes
10
GREAT STAY
Pros:

We loved our stay here, they were very open to improving their plant-based and vegan offerings and I hope they do that so I can return.

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
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Passenger666108 NONE
10
My short honeymoon stay @ Bronte Hotel
Pros:

We really loved the stay at the hotel and felt like the hotel is under advertised. I enjoyed the food at the restaurant and the full pack of the english breakfast was my highlight . I also liked the garden that is well maintained with the tall palm trees next to the pond surrounded by nicely cut green grass. Excellent for photography indeed.

2026-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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P1168AEsamuels Business
2
Terrible hote ( food posoning ,no transport at night for medical emergency) ) and dishonest management in refunding
Pros:

- Food poisoning
- Hotel lacks transport means at night for medical emergency
- Dishonesty and manipulation in refunding

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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emelieIP Business Uppsala, Uppsala County
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Excellent hotel with beautiful facilities and very friendly staff. A very peaceful place in a busy city.

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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kapungufrank Business
10
Bronte Garden Hotel- Review by Dr Frank Kapungu
Pros:

I really appreciate the environment, the open and natural setup sets this place apart, and makes it a unique and wonderful place to visit and stay. Plenty of parking space within and without is another plus for this beautiful place. The staff are receptive, welcoming and professional .The salubrious cuisines, beautiful ponds and flowers, the lush green grass and amazing meandering paved paths,a nice well-maintained swimming pool beaming with colourless, blue-sky-reflecting waters and a well-equipped modern gym for everyday fitness and exercise, give one an unforgettable experience. All these and many more give one an unceasing urge to visit again this beautiful island in the city centre and a wonderful place for a retreat and many more!

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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Wroughtaria Business
8
A home away from home
Pros:

This Garden Hotel takes heavy inspiration from the Bronte Sisters and its a fitting homage to their life and legacy. The setting is serene and exquisite - the staff are friendly and happy to be of service. If you are ever in Harare, this is the place to be.

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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christinancube Business Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province
10
C. Ncube
Pros:

5 Star Hotel, where I can definitely come back again and recommend friends and family to visit as well

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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KeithP169 NONE Coalville, Leicestershire, England
10
Adventures in Paradise.
Pros:

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lovely Bronte Hotel in Harare. We enjoyed our rapport with all staff members and all meals were excellent, with great service. We actually enjoyed two stays of 6 nights and 3 nights as we 'took a break' by flying to Victoria Falls for a 2-nights stay to see the Falls and take a Sunset River Cruise. But we were delighted to return to our Garden Hotel - which I referred to as "paradise". We loved staying here and were sorry to leave. I do hope we can stay fit and well - and return to see everyone again. I have an eye on the 2027 ICC World Cup Cricket tournament so we will keep our fingers crossed!

2025-10-09 via Tripadvisor
3
393gavin Business Cape Town, Western Cape
10
Oasis in the city
Pros:

I have stayed several times at the Brontë. It is an utter oasis in the middle of the city. Once you enter the security boom, you are transported to the most beautiful spot. The Gardens are spectacular, the service excellent and the rooms comfortable. I return every year. Great value for money too.

2025-10-09 via Tripadvisor
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christiankU7174RH Business
10
Thank you Bronte.
Pros:

Bronte Hotel Harare offers a peaceful and charming oasis right in the heart of the city. The beautifully maintained gardens and tranquil environment provide a welcoming retreat from the bustling city center. The hotel's location in the Avenues makes it conveniently accessible to the CBD.

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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Robert
10
Pros:

Always a pleasure staying at the Bronte. Old world charm and staff make you feel at home.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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vince197037 Business
10
September 2025
Pros:

Service was good, serve for delay in serving breakfast, kindly revert to the old serving system. Thank you in advance

2025-10-01 via Tripadvisor
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Chichongue NONE Maputo, Maputo Province
8
Comfortable Stay at Bronte Hotel, Harare
Pros:

I stayed at the Bronte Hotel for 7 nights and had a very pleasant experience overall. The hotel offers a calm and well-kept environment, with lovely gardens that make it easy to relax.

The room was clean and comfortable, with everything I needed for a restful stay. Breakfast was consistently good, with a decent selection and fresh options each morning. I especially appreciated the friendly and helpful staff—they were attentive without being overbearing.

The location is convenient, and the atmosphere is peaceful, which made it a great base for my time in Harare. I’d happily stay here again and would recommend it to others looking for a reliable and comfortable hotel.

2025-09-27 via Tripadvisor
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joannewY27FB NONE Fort Wayne, Indiana
10
A good choice
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay very much. The beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately for the entire 12 days, the restaurant never changed its menu. We had to go seek outside restaurants for some dinner variety.

2025-09-22 via Tripadvisor
6
607haroldw Family Tucson, Arizona
10
An old-world garden hotel that is a destination in itself
Pros:

I have traveled in nearly 50 countries around the world and this is perhaps the nicest place to stay anywhere. Sure, in Hawaii the hotels have gardens, and in India some hotels are like Palaces, but the Tranquility of the gardens here and the excellent food make the Bronte - the Garden Hotel in Harare one of the best places I’ve ever stayed not only in Zimbabwe but anywhere in the world! It has old-world charm, no pretentiousness, has the feeling you are living inside a movie about the genteel life of the 19th century gentry. The breakfast has just about everything from fruit, yogurt, breads, croissants, cinammon rolls, toast, to the full “English Breakfast” experience with eggs, beans, potatoes with onions, sausage, baccon, broiled tomato, etc. I didn’t eat any of the typical European continent breakfast items but they looked varied and good to - cheeses, meats, etc. As for dinner, I had the best Tikka Masala I have had ANYWHERE! I also enjoyed the grilled bream, the stuffed pork, and several of the pasta dishes. They also have wonderful desserts. This is not just a place to get something to eat - it is a fine dining experience! You can eat outside by the garden or inside as you prefer - at least in September. They have a small bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, fruit juice, and small bites like sandwiches and appetizers so you can get something to eat even outside the established meal times.
The rooms were cleaned daily, and were great. You can choose different levels of amenities as preferred, with price variations for everyone. The staff were uniformly helpful, polite, and friendly.

I think the only thing missing is a “gift shop” to buy some snacks or simple souvenirs. My wife was in the hospital for half our stay so it would have been nice to be able to get something for her - a carved animal perhaps or a flower design scarf or something.

I love this hotel and consider it almost a destination itself because it is not pretentious, but is very high quality and the tranquility of the gardens is superb! I would happily like to return.

2025-09-22 via Tripadvisor