Motsamai Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bulawayo with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior detail
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
17 Tennyson Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • Hillside Dams Conservation - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Nesbitt Castle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Matobo National Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • National University of Science and Technology - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

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

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Motsamai Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Motsamai Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Motsamai Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motsamai Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motsamai Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motsamai Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Motsamai Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motsamai Lodge located?

Situated in Bulawayo, this lodge is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hillside Dams Conservation and The Nesbitt Castle. Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and Matobo National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Motsamai Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Business traveller
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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the breakfast especially the mushroom. Thanks to sekuru he cooks delicious dishes. We just lacked some cooling in the room as there's no fan or air conditioning because sometimes it was really hot. Other than that everything was fantastic. We will surely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gofaone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Tumisang

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

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge!
Fantastic lodge with great personalised service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to stay while in Bulawayo!
This is a neat and well maintained guest lodge. The grounds and ambiance of this place were delightful day and night. My room was always clean and comfortable with daily maintenance. Hotel staff was friendly, helpful and hospitable. The food although tasty and well prepared lacked variety during my 13 night stay. Thanks to everyone at Motsamai for making my stay a delight.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Beville, Trinidad W.I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet & scenic garden hotel with a dedicated staff
Upon arrival the desk clerk was asking for me among our group of 22, since I had booked from home. The room was available in a matter of minutes. Any request during our stay was handled with much haste and a pleasant smile from all staff. The room cleaning staff during the day took every effort to ensure a spotless environment. The staff always seemed to be willing to assist in any matter, and will literally run to complete their task.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with incredibly helpful staff
The hotel is fairly centrally located (a short taxi ride from the town centre) but set in a relaxed green space which separates you from any busy-ness outside. The staff are very helpful and friendly; talk through your plans for your stay in Bulawayo with them and they'll probably be able to suggest additional places and activities you haven't thought of before. The rooms are very well sized with comfortable ensuites (shower, bath, etc) and lots of natural light. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly stylish hotel
The room is nice to stay. Everything is stylish and tasteful. The staff are extremely polite and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome
The place was very comfortable, I really enjoyed my stay. the people were awesome