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Selborne Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View
Banquet hall
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Leopold Takawira Ave & George Silundika, Bulawayo
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Sports Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Air conditioning, City View

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Air conditioning, City View

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Air conditioning, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bulawayo

When you stay at Selborne Hotel in Bulawayo, you'll be near the airport, just steps from City Hall and 5 minutes by foot from Centenary Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Queens Sports Club and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queens Sports Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Matobo National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bulawayo City Centre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪tin cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canela Coffee Shop/Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Selborne Hotel

Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Selborne Hotel offers 40 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bulawayo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Selborne Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Selborne Cafe - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Illegal Takeaway - Onsite theme restaurant. Open daily.
Kings Head - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (USD 9 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Illegal Takeaway
  • Kings Head
  • Selborne Cafe

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - February 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

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); 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

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 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 9 per day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel
Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel Bulawayo

Reviews

Selborne Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in the very centre of Bulawayo, with walking distance to both the Art Gallery (10 min) and The Natural History Museum (15 min). There are plenty of fast-food and restaurant options within minutes by foot from the hotel. Also, very easy to arrange pick-up/drop-off at the hotel as all tour operators doing excursions to Khami ruins, Great Zimbabwe ruins and Matobo NP know it. The Selborne Hotel is clean, neat and I recommend it. Excellent location and very helpful staff. Some details in my room would need an update, but all in all a really pleasant stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has seen better days and is a shadow of its former self. There was a problem with our reservation which meant we were given poor rooms with no air con and missing bulbs, linen, and varying levels of amenities (showers, water, etc). We were moved after a night but the rooms don’t match the website photos. One of the bathrooms was unusable due the smell and heat. The hotel is good for location in the city centre, and the garden and pool are pleasant but feel tired and only given basic maintenance)do not believe the pool photo on the website! The main redeeming feature is the staff and how hard a couple of them worked to make our stay better; their enthusiasm was undermined by the limitations of the hotel to supply things like adequate bedding or simple things like light bulbs. Stay here for very basic amenities and the locations but not for a really comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time and the staff were incredibly helpful. Christina in particular was super kind and had great recommendations for where to eat and always looked out for me (especially as a solo female traveller). Definitely recommend!
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was sceptical at first as the place had drastically deteriorated.The place went under a complete makeover and the rooms are fantastic and everything works.Only downside is there aren’t many TV channels to choose from.Fairly priced and convenient as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phillimon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Selborne Hotel Experience

The hotel rooms are ok, but the problem is unreliable internet connection and no choice TV channels. The Staff are very friendly...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zine

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

General comment

Selborne Hotel is home away from home. Christine and team give the place a warm touch. The rooms are top notch and the Wi-Fi is excellent. However, the outside and furniture reception area look ‘tired’ and outdated. It hardly reflects the high standard of decor and modern upgrades characteristic of the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Great homeliness atmosphere and nice vintage vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

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

Great place, great staff

Amazing colonial style hotel with very helpful staff, great restaurant, beautiful garden and convenient parking. Large balcony facing the street but not noisy. Special thanks to MacDonald who helped me find fuel. He was very helpful and humble. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
V kind and helpful staff. However rooms v v noisy due to it being above the Kings Inn that was pumping out beats until 0300!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andreas

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

Nette Hotelzimmer aber falsche Werbung

Hotel ist sehr zentral in der Stadt gelegen. Die Zimmer sind schön und gross. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit. Leider sind die in der Werbung beschriebenen zwei Restaurants, die Bar und auch die Poolbar nicht in Betrieb. Für die Bar muss das Hotel verlassen werden und kann der Betrieb nebenan, falls geöffnet, besucht werden. Ärgerlich für die Gäste und auch schade für das nette Team im Hotel. Während den 5 Tagen im Hotel fand zusätzlich ein Kongress statt, so dass leider auch der Pool nicht benutzt werden konnte. Das Hotel sollte so was den Gästen vorher mitteilen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023