Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (363 reviews)
Josiah Tongogara St , Bulawayo , ZW
+263 29 2881273

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 363 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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Samukelo • solo_traveller • de
7
It was ok
Pros:

The staff are fairly helpful

Cons:

It could have been better

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Clara • solo_traveller • zw
8
Pros:

Refreshing environment

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Samukelo • family_with_children • de
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Maphosa • solo_traveller • zw
10
Mudododo experience
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Acumen • solo_traveller • zw
7
Lovely place
Pros:

It’s at the heart of cbd

Cons:

None

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Yinesu • solo_traveller • et
5
Pros:

It fairly good!

Cons:

It would be better to be flexible with currency as they prefer to accept US dollar and they use 1 Eruo equivalent to a dollar which is not fair as the bank rate is about 1.16

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Sendy • solo_traveller • zw
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tapiwa • couple • zw
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Isaac • solo_traveller • zw
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Berth • family_with_children • gb
2
I will never stay on this hotel again
Pros:

Very dirty

Cons:

, small breakfast, staff not friendly, dirty rooms

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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mohammed • couple • za
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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GRZEGORZ • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

All great and breakfast top top top, clean room nice service

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Siyang • solo_traveller • cn
1
Cons:

refused to provide the invoice.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Mugajga • solo_traveller • ge
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sabada • couple • gb
8
Very nice place, value for money. I will come back again
Pros:

Very good facilities: the rooms are tidy and modern. A few improvements in the bathrooms with leaks in showroom and hardly working flashing system

Cons:

Dated bathrooms, particularly shower cubicles

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Mduduzeli • couple • za
9
Excellent service worth returning to
Pros:

The staff were very friendly & eager to assist all the same. They listen to their guests & take action where it’s warranted

Cons:

Smart TV to be sorted

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Fowdar • solo_traveller • mu
9
Pros:

Hospitality of staff

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Israel • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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ngoni michael • couple • za
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • zw
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee