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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
Garden
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Air conditioning, City View
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Selborne Hotel

This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a conference center, and self parking.
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.

During your stay at Selborne Hotel, you're just a quick walk from City Hall. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Selborne Cafe, a fine-dining restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from City Hall and 5 minutes by foot from Centenary Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Selborne Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bulawayo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Selborne Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Selborne Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selborne Hotel Bulawayo

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Selborne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vashil

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1) Airport transfer - the vehicle sent was shocking and was stopped at a roadblock and was due to be fined. The condition of the car was appalling. Thankfully the hotel did not charge me for those trips in full. 2) the hotel says "restaurant" but that's only on demand and if you order in advance 3) hotel is undergoing an upgrade so condition is not great 4) my room was not made up, no new towels, tea/coffee etc 5) wifi password expired at midnight, so any early morning meetings/emails etc would be missed
Pool was green - thankfully I did not intend to use it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and staff ensured where escorted to the room. Only issue was the lack of elevator and noise frim the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the room was up to standard
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Farai Tino

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ndumiso Mkhokeli Davison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gift

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

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