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Matobo Hills Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the safari at this 3.5-star Matopos lodge

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Situated next to a serene pool, this charming building offers a peaceful outdoor seating area and large windows.
Relax in this charming room with a high ceiling, stone walls, and large windows, featuring a comfortable bed, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.
Relax in a cozy bar area with a rustic charm, featuring a thatched ceiling, wicker chairs, and a chalkboard menu.
Enjoy meals al fresco in a serene natural setting surrounded by lush greenery and a charming wooden roof structure.
Relax in a spacious lounge area with wicker sofas and armchairs, surrounded by panoramic views of the mountains.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Matobo Hills, Matopos National Park, Matopos
  • Matobo National Park
  • Matobo National Park Main Entrance
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

Room options

View all photos for Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Chalet, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Matopos

In Matopos .At this Matopos lodge, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Matobo National Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Matobo National Park Main Entrance. Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and City Hall are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matobo Hills Lodge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Matobo Hills Lodge

Enjoy the safari at this 3.5-star Matopos lodge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Matobo Hills Lodge. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

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

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Matobo Hills Lodge offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 5 to 11 years old)

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.

Property is also known as

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Matobo Hills Rivona
Matobo Hills Lodge Matopos
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Matobo Hills Lodge to the airport?

Matobo Hills Lodge is 49 mi (141-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 Matobo Hills Lodge?

As of Aug 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matobo Hills Lodge on Aug 13, 2025 start from $269.23, 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 Matobo Hills Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Matobo Hills Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per person, one-way.

Does Matobo Hills Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Matobo Hills Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15.00 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Matobo Hills Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Matobo Hills Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Matobo Hills Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Matobo Hills Lodge have a pool?

Matobo Hills Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Matobo Hills Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Matobo Hills Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Matobo Hills Lodge to downtown Matopos?

Matobo Hills Lodge is 3.1 mi away from Matopos.

Matobo Hills Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodges are beautiful and comfortable and the views are amazing. The staf as well as the food they serve are great. Dont have the cocktails, thier not what you expect and are foul. But beautiful place. Would definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and wonderful rooms. Lovely friendly staff. Comfy bed and all round great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable

Amazing area of Zimbabwe. Lodges comfortable, but need updates, bathroom was dated and shower extremely small and narrow, as water is an issue perhaps get rid of the bath and enlarge the shower. Tiles and bathroom floor need a good scrub - we had mould.. beds were comfortable, and it would have been nice to have seating outside our lodge to take in the views. Overall an enjoyable stay and the food was excellent. all cooked on open fires the chef is amazingly talented considering he has to work with the vagaries of a fire and not temp controlled oven/ hob!.the swimming pool could also do with a clean/scrub, the floor was slimy but welcome after a hot afternoon drive and walk. Communal toilets near bar and dining area need to have soap provided. Small details which management need to pick up on. Staff attentive and welcoming. We would still recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

a

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

Very good hotel just outside the reserve

Extremely nice hotel with very friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Visit to Matopos Hills Lodge

Slightly unsure about visiting Zim - however, what a great country, fantastic people and the guys at the Lodge were nothing short than amazing. The Lodge is set in the hills within the National Park. A stone's through away from Rhode's Grave, and White Rhino. Breath taking scenery!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

a beautiful lodge in a simply magnificent location

The Matobo Hills Lodge is a place of absolute serenity and beauty. The lodge is designed to completely blend with the environment in such a way that you do not feel that you are intruding in an area of natural beauty. The staff were helpful and friendly from the start and could not do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We cannot recommend this lodge highly enough.

10/10 Excellent

Vrabcho

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Sydney

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

Great Lodge

Would recommend this lodge to everyone. We had one night with fantastic service, a great room and dinner under the stars. We did an afternoon safari and walked with Rhinos which was an unbelievable experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Enjoyable stay among granite boulders

We stayed for 3 nights at Matobo Hills Lodge and we had overall a great experience. The location was very good inside Matopos National Park, well marked from the main road and convenient for visiting Rhodes' grave and the caves in the area. The lodge and cabins are spread among granite boulders making for a great first impression. They even have marked 3 hiking trails on their grounds that take you to some nice spots. Slightly less positive was the food - breakfasts were great however dinner was hit and miss with meat being sometimes overcooked and too salty. The room (which had a great view) could also use a bit more cleaning specifically the drapes which were quite dirty. Also the towels had a musty smell.

10/10 Excellent

annabel, Selborne

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

lap of luxury in heavenly park

this is a unique and wonderfully peaceful place - total luxury and total peace

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Darwin, Australia

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

Incredible location and scenery in remote Africa

Had a stunning time at this lodge. Great food, wonderful service and simply fabulous location. We really enjoyed exploring the fascination granite landscape with its ancient and beautiful rock paintings, birds and wildlife. The lodge has a delightful pool, like a natural rock pool and the bar and lounge area is fantastic, overlooking the valley.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay... a bit of upgrading would help

This was a bit difficult to find as signage to get into the area is a bit poor (however signs to get out were amazing). That said, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and clean. Meals were good and they even allowed you to have breakfast in bed at no extra cost - in fact they suggested it which I thought was very good. My only complaints were the towels could be replaced and entrance fees could be included given the per night cost... The towels felt a bit overused and not appropriate to give to guests. We paid USD12 per person plus USD10 for the car just to enter in order to get to our hotel. Then at each site within the park you still had to pay fees for that site. At minimum the entrance fee to the park should be included in the hotel cost.

8/10 Good

Merimy, Bribie Island Australia

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

Lovely bush setting close to Matopos Hills

Very enjoyable, great staff. We were only there overnight as we went to scatter my mother's ashes at worlds view. Could have easily spent 3-4 days there

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really recommend this! One of the best I ever have stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traumhafte Lodge in den Bergen gelegen

Super Ausblick, tolles Personal, sehr schöne Zimmer. Allein der Spaziergang auf den Hausberg bietet atemberaubende Blicke. Gutes Essen, auch vegetarisch. Professionelles Management und schöne Zimmer mit Blick auf den Sonnenaufgang.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

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

Nur schön!

Mitten in der Natur
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Late check-in is possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carola(en Bert), Nederland

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

Een uniek hotel midden in het Matobo National Park

De kamers zijn losstaande chalets cq kraalhuisjes: heel ruim, heel mooi met een mooie badkamer met alle voorzieningen. Vanuit het huisje een prachtig uitzicht over de unieke rotsen in de wijde omgeving. Ontbijt en diner worden geserveerd buiten onder een heel groot afdak; diner komt van de braai af. Alles heerlijk. Het personeel is zeer vriendelijk en doet z'n best om het je naar de zin te maken. We zijn met een taxi vanuit Bulawayo gebracht. Deze taxi-chauffeur heeft ons ook de volgende dag op de afgesproken tijd opgehaald.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel au bout de l'Afrique

Hotel très nature africaine, personnel aux petits soins, chambre merveilleuse avec baignoire et douche, une bouilloire pour thé ou café Le seul bémol , 6 km de piste pour accéder a l'hôtel deconseiller sans 4x4

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

idyllique

un site absolument exceptionnel, un chalet immense, une cuisine très au dessus de la moyenne, un personnel charmant, le dépaysement est assuré. De belles marches sont à faire à partir du lodge. Depuis le chalet 2, possibilité d'apercevoir des elephant shrews qui vivent sous le rocher ainsi que des lézards arc en ciel