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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
View from property
Reception
Banquet hall

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Josiah Tongogara Street and 10th Avenue, Bulawayo
  • City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bulawayo

In Bulawayo .Your stay at this Bulawayo hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Centenary Park and City Hall. National Art Gallery and National Art Gallery Bulawayo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queens Sports Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amal - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 6 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bulawayo hotel.

  • 172 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offers 172 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and slippers. This Bulawayo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 29 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bulawayo Rainbow
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Rainbow Bulawayo
Rainbow Bulawayo Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Bulawayo
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel to the airport?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is 13.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel on Jul 15, 2025 start from $98.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 29 per person.

Is there a casino at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel have a pool?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel to downtown Bulawayo?

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is 3.1 mi away from Bulawayo.

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 92 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

gord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

violet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome was good but the room was not that clean, worse of the bathroom and toilet floors and toilet flushing item kept falling off from the wall, toiletries were only enough for one person and l had to ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anny, Rialto

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Rainbow has evolved into a cherished family tradition for us, as we have visited several times since 2018. The hospitality provided by the staff, particularly Diane and Tsitsi, has consistently made us feel as if we were returning to a welcoming family home. Their unwavering support and kindness have always ensured our comfort and well-being. Additionally, the dining experience at the Rainbow is exceptional, characterized by flavorful and thoughtfully prepared dishes. We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter's wedding at this venue, and every aspect of the event exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to my friends and family, confident that they will receive the same high level of care and attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

LINDIWE

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

Terrible hotel

The hotel is run down and there were bugs all over and on top of that we got charged $50 of breakfast and we had asked how much it was before and the lady it depends on what l order but there was no order but buffet . We didn’t even eat . Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandlenkosi, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and general experience, prisca made our stay memorable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinofara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was excellent, the only issue is that I couldn’t sleep due to the noise from the upstairs room which went on all night. It felt like there was furniture being moved around. Most probably it’s the metal chairs rubbing on the tiles. It was a nightmare. May I suggest that you inset rubber on the chair legs. I didn’t look forward to another night. I made a complaint but nothing was done
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in Bulawayo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shingai, Grayson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

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

Pleasant

Very good and pleasant. Needle to introduce a multi channel service like DSTV....TV stations available very limited and not entertaining
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

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

Lovely

Comfortable, great and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms aren’t noise proof you can literally hear every conversation happening outside by the balcony or when room service is taking to neighbouring room. Everything else great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sitshengisiwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Moyra

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

NGONILE NICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an OK stay, met our needs for the 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had an amazing buffet with traditional African cuisine. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Hildah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Quinton, Hull

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

5* Duality

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Staff always accommodating. Can't fault it. 5* standards
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Else

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was different to that advertised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

BLESSING

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, functional and very friendly staff and managers.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022