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Motsamai Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Bulawayo lodge

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Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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17 Tennyson Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Matobo National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bulawayo

In Bulawayo .You'll find Hillside Dams Conservation and The Nesbitt Castle within 2 miles (3 km) of this lodge. Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and Matobo National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Nesbitt Castle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Matobo National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Amal - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Motsamai Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Bulawayo lodge
There's a restaurant on site. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Motsamai Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bulawayo lodge.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Motsamai Lodge offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Bulawayo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Motsamai Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

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
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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Motsamai Lodge Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge
Motsamai Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge Lodge
Motsamai Lodge Bulawayo
Motsamai Lodge Lodge Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motsamai Lodge to the airport?

Motsamai Lodge is 16 mi (28-min drive) away from the Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Motsamai Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motsamai Lodge.

Does Motsamai Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motsamai Lodge, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Motsamai Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Motsamai Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Motsamai Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Motsamai Lodge have a pool?

Motsamai Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Motsamai Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Motsamai Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Motsamai Lodge to downtown Bulawayo?

Motsamai Lodge is 4 mi away from Bulawayo.

Motsamai Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dion, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

joy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We cancelled, our bus was cancelled from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo due to Mondays uprise, we grabbed a flight to South Africa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

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

Great place to stay in Bulawayo

We had a great time at Motsamai Lodge. It’s main attraction is the location and proximity to the city. You are only 5 minutes away from Bradfield Market and 10 minutes from downtown. The host were kind and the gateman would wash our car daily, it was part of the package.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cosmas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Would definitely book again when passing through Bulawayo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andile Andy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place, thank Aunty maSibanda
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

FREDDY

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was safe, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Admire

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower wasnt functioning properly, mixing cold and hot water was a huge task, and there was no hot water in the last 2 days of my stay. I guess the issue of power needs a better back up plan to ensure the comfort of residents. Modernising the showers to a single mixer would be helpful to balance hit and cold water
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vrabcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

eddy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

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

Bulawayo

Great place to stay very safe and secure. It is very quiet great views and experience stunning sunsets Linen and towels might need to be updated they have seen better days
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern and newly built had all the electrical facilities for a international plugs etc. the lighting in the bathroom could have been better for a ladies make u needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Great stay, great staff

They stay was great. We had to wait a bit for our room to be ready at check in, the lady at reception was fine. The two gentleman at reception were very good, even helped us organize tours and excursions. Location good, about 45min walk to the center, but had to take a taxi after dark for safety. Room was very nice and clean, WiFi worked good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dmitrii

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

Good location and perfect for traveling around

Nice colonial style place. Good to start traveling around the town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mary-Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nolizwe

Great price for a great space & impeccable service

One of my sisters stayed at Motsamai last year and she couldn’t stop raving about it. I discovered for myself that she wasn’t exaggerating her glowing reviews! It was super clean and comfortable, with a modern feel and serious bang for your buck. I really liked the double sink in the bathroom, as well as the general design of the bathroom. The water pressure in the shower was perfect, and it didn’t take long for the water to heat up. I could have slept all day in that bed, with its warm blankets and plush pillows. The WiFi connection was really strong (something not to be taken for granted!). The kitchen staff graciously accommodated our request for breakfast, at a time when most hotels would have stopped serving that meal! We would have stayed longer if not for the lodge being booked out for the week for a conference! I highly recommend Motsamai, and hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018