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Motsamai Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bulawayo with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior detail
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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17 Tennyson Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo
  • The Nesbitt Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Matobo National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bulawayo

Motsamai Lodge is located within a mile (2 km) of Hillside Dams Conservation and The Nesbitt Castle. This 15-room, 3.5-star lodge welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • The Nesbitt Castle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Matobo National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tshabalala Game Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • National University of Science and Technology - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

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

Lodge in Bulawayo with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
At Motsamai Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This lodge also has barbecue grills.
Plasma TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 crib
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Motsamai Lodge?

Motsamai Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Motsamai Lodge?

This lodge is located in Bulawayo within a short 16-minute walk of Hillside Dams Conservation. You'll also find Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and Matobo National Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Motsamai Lodge?

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

Does Motsamai Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Motsamai Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Motsamai Lodge?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Motsamai Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a garden at this lodge.

Does Motsamai Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Motsamai Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Motsamai Lodge serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Motsamai Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Motsamai Lodge.

Does Motsamai Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Motsamai Lodge?

The closest major airport to Motsamai Lodge is Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.), which is 16 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Motsamai Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Motsamai Lodge.

Motsamai Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dion, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

joy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We cancelled, our bus was cancelled from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo due to Mondays uprise, we grabbed a flight to South Africa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

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

Great place to stay in Bulawayo

We had a great time at Motsamai Lodge. It’s main attraction is the location and proximity to the city. You are only 5 minutes away from Bradfield Market and 10 minutes from downtown. The host were kind and the gateman would wash our car daily, it was part of the package.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cosmas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kudzaishe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Would definitely book again when passing through Bulawayo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andile Andy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place, thank Aunty maSibanda
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

FREDDY

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Business traveler
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 traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler

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

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