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Cresta Lodge - Harare

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 outdoor pools and fitness centre

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Exterior
Daily English breakfast (USD 15 per person)
Garden view
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ensuite

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Samora Machell Str, Harare, 00000

What's nearby

  • Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre - 2 min drive
  • Kamfinsa Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Fife Avenue Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Harare Sports Club - 6 min drive
  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's Samora Machel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chop Chop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coimbra Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Queen of Hearts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Springroll Centre - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cresta Lodge - Harare

Hotel in the suburbs
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Cresta Lodge - Harare. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Chatters, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry services
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
Room features
All 171 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chatters

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cresta Harare
Cresta Lodge
Cresta Lodge Harare
Harare Lodge
Lodge Harare
Cresta Lodge - Harare Hotel
Cresta Lodge - Harare Harare
Cresta Lodge - Harare Hotel Harare

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Lodge - Harare on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$182.17, including 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.

Is Cresta Lodge - Harare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Cresta Lodge - Harare located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chapman Golf Club and Country Club Golf Course. Kamfinsa Shopping Centre and Eastgate Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cresta Lodge - Harare Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 162 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nuekie

We loved our stay at Cresta. It is a beautiful property with very nice rooms and friendly staff. We had 6 large pieces of luggage that fit comfortably and we still had plenty of space to move about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENMARK

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MIERAF

C
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pardon

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pardon

Safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cosmas

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Very convenient and lovely staff who are attentive to customer care
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olu

Beautiful hotel in a nice suburb of Harare. Nice grounds, parking, restaurant, cafe, staff, shuttle, swimming pool, internet, and services. Keep up the good works.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Okay. Good for business
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

An excellent place to stay if you are looking for a quiet, relaxed environment which is not too far from the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Cresta Lodge Harare
Lovely facility with lots a greenery and friendly staff. I found the cost for breakfast a bit expensive. I'm a retuning guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita

The check was not great and tge hotel was noisey there was a wedding party on the day we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pardon

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

My stay was relaxing! The pool area was very nice. I enjoyed the food options at the Chatteres and Cool Beans cafe. Thank you Darlington, Shakespeare, Agile ,Simba and Tawanda for your wonderful service. My room was very clean thanks to Jane. The front desk staff was lovely. Thank you Takudzwa for working your magic to extend my reservation. Thanks to Rubi ,Melody and all. I am grateful to the young lady who arranged my haircut. I look forward to staying again when I return to Harare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pardon

Pricing was a bit steep
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Pardon

Your room service was not great - your people over promised and under delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Edith

I booked two double beds for my family with garden view to my surprise when they got there they were offered one double bed which they refused coz I told them what I booked . Then they were offered a room with two twin beds they had no choice but to take it since this hotel had no rooms with double beds but online through Expedia they have a nice and clear picture of a room that has double beds with a garden view . So my problem is I paid more for a room that was not even available yet my family stayed in a cheaper room . I called the hotel but nothing was done . Overall the hotel is just ok not booking in the future .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mbongeni

Spacious and clean, very quiet. I liked the old man who welcomed me and took me to my room, he was very nice and checkout he did the same. Food was nicely prepared but there was little variety- e.g. no chicken sausages at breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed at this property many times in the past, I know how long of a walk it can be to some of the rooms. I currently have a foot injury and requested a room close to the lobby, even communicating with the hotel who responded “well noted”. I do understand not all requests can be accommodated, however, I am literally in the very last room on the property. There is not a single room further away from the lobby than my room. End of the line out here. Then, once I’m in my room, I noticed urine droplets on the toilet seat and that the bathroom counter had a few wayward clippings from a man’s grooming session on the bathroom counter. The shower is moldy, and after what was admittedly, incredibly strong rainstorm, several areas of the hotel flooded with water. Staff worked to dry them, but many areas needing significant attention with a wet vac, went untouched. If I had been staying here more than 24 hours, I would’ve definitely said something to management, but being a solo female traveler, sometimes it’s just smarter to pull out your disinfecting wipes then bring attention to yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Good
Building was under maintenence. Guest ahould have been informed of this prior to their booking. Staff was friendly. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

mothusi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

I had a lovely stay at this hotel. Very warmly welcomed by both Grace & Gamuchirai who are delightful. I really enjoyed the restaurant area and the ability to have my breakfast outside beside the bubbling brook was just fantastic. The food was exceptional and I particularly liked the banana yoghurt which I don't see very often in the UK. My room was nice-quite basic that it had all the amenities that I could ask for. Importantly, it was secure and I felt safe. I was in room 137 and note that the lock from the inside was not working so that needs repairing. Lovely shower and very nice shampoos etc The Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is pretty good I would stay here again if I was staying for a short visit but might look for something more rustic such as a large if I was there for longer just so I could experience the African vibe. The shuttle service was excellent Thanks everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Clapperton

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have always booked into Cresta the past 3-4 winters. But I had to transfer this time because the standards have gone a bit. The bathroom roof and tub rim are mold-covered, internet drops every 15 mins, dysfunctional plugs and fans. Etc. etc. No disabled friendly facilities—the picture of this elder woman clambering up tge steps of the dining area and poolside was the last straw.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Amy

Check-in desk was chaos and it seemed this led to my check-in not getting fully complete or something as I had a staffer and another guest try to open my room door at 11pm at night and wake me up as I had bolted the door. Then as I was trying to get back to sleep, the front desk called me to confirm who was in the room as they clearly had no idea. That plus a loud dance party that went on until 10:30pm ensured there wasn't a restful nights sleep. The lack of proper check-in also explained why my wifi login with my room details wouldn't work. Security on the rooms felt a bit sub-par. The balcony door lock was not the best and seemed loose. The room door at least had a bolt (which worked as I discovered). The restaurant staff were nice but then we had issues trying to pay as they didn't want to take some of the US dollar bills that our party had claiming they couldn't accept those serial numbers or something. This is utterly baffling as the bills were valid US dollars and even on researching the Bank of Zimbabwe has an issued statement saying businesses shouldn't be refusing certain bills because they're too old or whatever. This ended up in lots of chaos trying to pay our bill when the card machine wouldn't work in the restaurant area as the signal from the front desk (where the router is) was not strong enough. Overall, wouldn't really recommend unless you lacked other places to stay in Harare.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0