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Simba Harare

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Westgate Shopping Center, connected to a shopping center

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Front of property
Point of interest
Restaurant
1 bedroom
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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New Adyllin Westgate Stand 522, Harare
  • Westgate Shopping Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Avondale Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Room | 1 bedroom

Business Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Harare

In state park.Stay at this Harare B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Westgate Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe and Avondale Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westgate Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • National Sports Stadium - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Harare Gardens - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kapoto Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC Belgravia Shopping Center Harare Zimbabwe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Londoner's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vali's Bakery & Café - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Simba Harare

3-star B&B near Westgate Shopping Center, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Simba Harare. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Harare bed & breakfast.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Simba Harare offers 14 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZWL 5 for adults and ZWL 3 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simba Harare

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ZWL 26.03 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZWL 5 for adults and ZWL 3 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Pool fee: ZWL 4000 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Simba Bed & Breakfast
Simba Harare
Simba Harare Bed & Breakfast
Simba Harare B&B
Simba B&B
Simba Harare Harare
Simba Harare Bed & breakfast
Simba Harare Bed & breakfast Harare

Frequently asked questions

How close is Simba Harare to the airport?

Simba Harare is 16.3 mi (41-min drive) away from the Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Simba Harare have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Simba Harare.

Does Simba Harare offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Simba Harare, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZWL 5 for adults and ZWL 3 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Simba Harare?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Simba Harare?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Simba Harare?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Simba Harare have a pool?

Simba Harare features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Simba Harare have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Simba Harare have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Simba Harare to downtown Harare?

Simba Harare is 6 mi away from Harare.

Reviews

Simba Harare Reviews

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gianluca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not what is advertised, leaking and falling ceilings, mouldy bathrooms, dirty, smelt weird and don't know how this can be classified as a 3 star hotel.... cancelled our booking immediately and owner/management was completely unhelpful and trick you with false information. Disappointing and felt unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ANYWAY

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

Very clean and the surrounding quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Alphonce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not so good because the house was not that clean as I expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and good, staff and the management are excellent. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Frederick

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

Great stay. The owner was super helpful regarding the currency situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A super visit for the professional traveller

Great stay for a professional visit. The internet is real fast and the rooms in the main house, pleasant and large with big screens covering DSTV. A room was chosen with toilet shower (others have bath tubs). The house is a scandinavian designed house with ample meeting rooms and common rooms not to forget the gorgeous swimming pool, just next to the grape wine covered patina. The owners allowed no limit taking these delicious fruits.

6/10 Okay

Kate Chenaimoyo

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I didn't like the breakfast (only bread,tea,butter,egg and a very small sausage).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Affordable accomodation for business and holidays

Rates at the lodge are affordable with us sixty for couple and usd fifty for single for an international class room in the main house with own bath and toilet, dstv and breakfast. Also the rooms to the pool are affordable but less confortable with usd 40 for a couple. The lodge is situated close to Westgate Roundabout in HARARE. It is worth while to contact the owners before arrival and get the best arrangement.

4/10 Poor

CHARLES, Mufulira, Zambia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our one night experience at Simba Harare.

During our one day stay, the staff welcomed us well. They were cheerful. We had lot of grapes hanging in the patio and we ate plenty! The beddings were not looking clean, and the colors of the beddings and curtains need to be looked at. There was no air conditioning in the room. The ceiling light had a "funny" lampshade hanging there!

6/10 Okay

Bizman, Johannesdurg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. There are a lot of mosquitoes makes didn't sleep and doesn't care.

6/10 Okay

BEATRICE, Durban

Disliked: Room comfort

average

None

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Oslo

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

Another pleasant stay at SIMBA HARARE

Stayed in the Rooms to the Pool at SIMBA HARARE. This is my third visit and as usual almost half of the guests have been there before. We noticed that the guest house also attracts one timers, expecting the budget rooms they paid for to be like the more expensive better and pleasant main house rooms, they did not pay for. We have tried before the better main house rooms, and this time went for the budget rooms to the pool. These contain own bath and toilet, are a bit small, but charming for the ones, like us, that likes the entrance covered with grapes. The pool area is just nice.

10/10 Excellent

Shinjuku

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

HARARE Westgate Best Lodge

As a business traveller it just went smooth. Airport pickup and transport to SIMBA HARARE, evening dinner with impala and then work all night using the excellent internet connection. For a professionel within equipment sale, SIMBA HARARE offers what is international standard at cutting edge low prices.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Major Disappointment

The pictures for this property are deceptive. I was put in what seemed like an illegal unsafe structure. Rats were running in the ceiling all night and there was no hot water in the morning.

8/10 Good

Ellen, Castleford UK

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

Thank you

Staff was very welcoming and helpful.Generaly tricky to get to for there are no clear signs to the hotel . Once there it offered a relaxing atmosphere even agreed to cook our dinner.A bit out of town but served the purpose of my visit.Will definitely use them again. Thank you Simba Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Shyanna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Experience

-We were charged for the "free wifi" that didn't even reach our room. -Website said free breakfast which was never mentioned to us at during our stay. -Location is poor only thing near by is a mall. There were activities around but nobody at the hotel offered to help us in any way to see these activities. -Rooms are not cleaned properly as we saw the maid remake the same bed without washing the sheets (they stunk!) -Some of our food went missing. The owner took some right in front of us. -They locked the doors to the house around 7pm, so we were locked out of the main area when we left stuff inside we needed and no one came when we knocked. -We had a flight later on the day we checked out so we were just sitting outside and warmed up some food and he very rudely straight up told us we werent welcome to stay. -We tried to use the phone to call a taxi but it didnt work, so we had to get one of the maids to call one and she tried to get me to pay money for the call. They called a different taxi then the one recommended by the owner, and we had a situation where we forgot something in the taxi. We called the hotel to get the taxi's number, but it took a long time to get the right guys number. Instead of the owner just asking the girl who she called, he just gave us the "recommended" taxi number. I had to explain that I just needed the number she called multiple times. -All in all, the pool was the nicest part but I would NEVER EVER go back.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Misled

We felt misled by the website. The b&b was supposed to be near botanical gardens but in fact was over 10km away. The room was clean but very disappointing. Extremely basic. People were pleasant

6/10 Okay

Jay, US

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad

The facility is good. Power supply is not reliable, but it's a location issue (Harare), not management issue.

6/10 Okay

Simon, Cairo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good hotel, gracious hosts, away from town.

The hotel was very nice and had some lovely looking rooms although ours wasn't the best. Breakfast was okay and we had full use of the kitchen and fridge etc. so preparing our own meals was easy (plus they do the washing up which was great for me because I hate that chore!) The hotel is far from town ($15-20 in a cab one way) although walking 7-10 minutes to the large shopping mall and getting a local bus for $0.50 was easy (including getting it back from town). Just be prepared to have someone sit on your lap as they pack the people onto the bus - this only adds to the fun though!