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Cresta Jameson

3.0 star property
Hotel in Harare with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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21 Samora Machel Avenue/Park Street, Harare
  • Place, Harare Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, African Unity Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Harare

Cresta Jameson places you within a 10-minute stroll of National Art Gallery and National Gallery of Zimbabwe. This 123-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Harare Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • African Unity Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eastgate Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harare Sports Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Heartbeat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ligi Sport Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chop Chop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cresta Jameson

Hotel in Harare with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Cresta Jameson have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 30 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is permitted at Cresta Jameson.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cresta Jameson
Cresta Jameson B&B
Cresta Jameson B&B Harare
Cresta Jameson Harare
Cresta Jameson Hotel
Cresta Jameson Harare
Cresta Jameson Hotel Harare

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Cresta Jameson?

This hotel in Harare is within a 10-minute walk of Harare Gardens, National Art Gallery, and National Gallery of Zimbabwe. You'll also find African Unity Square and Eastgate Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Cresta Jameson?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Cresta Jameson include a casino at the property?

No, Cresta Jameson doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cresta Jameson?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Cresta Jameson a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cresta Jameson?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cresta Jameson have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cresta Jameson serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Cresta Jameson allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cresta Jameson.

Does Cresta Jameson have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Cresta Jameson?

The closest major airport to Cresta Jameson is Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.), which is 8.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Cresta Jameson?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cresta Jameson.

Does Cresta Jameson offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Cresta Jameson if that's in your vacation plans.

Cresta Jameson Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 229 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

K G

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

K G

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

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
honestly i wasn't the one who went there but i booked the place for my dad and my children they sent me the video of the place it was very beautiful and clean my children loved the place i would recommend this place to anyone my dad said the service was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying there was amazing, except the noise opposite someone was drilling all night but other than that we had a great time. Cresta could do with a ironing board and iron in the room and more tissues 😂😂😂
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfie's innovations

Liked: Staff & service
Photos online gave a modern look than what I found. Secondly the charging ports for phones are damaged and it’s the small details that matter. Overall it’s an old hotel doing ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evanda, Pinetown's Durban

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is very accommodating, but the location is bad and overpriced for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisamehe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amaizing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisamehe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRONE Tatenda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah Bessem

Business traveler
The hallway had an awful smell. The had broken furniture on the hallway
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tapiwa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nhlanhla

Traveled with partner
The hotel itself is unique architecturally. It's very eye catching. Unfortunately it seems like it's on the same level it was at 30 years ago. We tried calling room service several times but we didn't get an answer. Places offering better facilities are more reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ariel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are great The facility in poor condition
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

GABRONE Tatenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Immaculate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kagiso

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BONGAI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and pleasant. The room was perfect. Taxi to the airport was punctual and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ngoni

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast!Exceptional customer service!Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

simion

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

8/10 Good

collen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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