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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property

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Interior entrance
View from property
Banquet hall
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Josiah Tongogara Street and 10th Avenue, Bulawayo
  • Place, Centenary Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offers 172 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes and slippers. This Bulawayo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Imbali Mall. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Imbali Mall and 6 minutes on foot from Centenary Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 6 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bulawayo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 29 per person
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Rainbow Bulawayo
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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 107 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vashil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Most friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mufaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Room was the best standard room you can get anywhere. Staff were great. Special mention to Moreblessing in the Dining Room. Very attentive and helpful with Guest Service. Beulah too with the best fried egg white I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to get back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well mannered staff, polite, and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dingilizwe Pyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tinofara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in Bulawayo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandlenkosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and general experience, prisca made our stay memorable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NGONILE NICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an OK stay, met our needs for the 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Moyra

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Good safe clean place to stay in town. Nice little restaurant as you exit, turn left. It’s got a sign out front called bean coffee or coffee bean or something close to that. Staff at hotel very kind. Slept well in room 132
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean but really needs updating. Its stuck in the past. Cheaper hotels like N1 have better rooms and furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

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

Lovely

Comfortable, great and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had an amazing buffet with traditional African cuisine. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shingai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

5* Duality

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Staff always accommodating. Can't fault it. 5* standards
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

violet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome was good but the room was not that clean, worse of the bathroom and toilet floors and toilet flushing item kept falling off from the wall, toiletries were only enough for one person and l had to ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

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

Pleasant

Very good and pleasant. Needle to introduce a multi channel service like DSTV....TV stations available very limited and not entertaining
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Else

Liked: Staff & service
The room was different to that advertised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Rainbow has evolved into a cherished family tradition for us, as we have visited several times since 2018. The hospitality provided by the staff, particularly Diane and Tsitsi, has consistently made us feel as if we were returning to a welcoming family home. Their unwavering support and kindness have always ensured our comfort and well-being. Additionally, the dining experience at the Rainbow is exceptional, characterized by flavorful and thoughtfully prepared dishes. We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter's wedding at this venue, and every aspect of the event exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to my friends and family, confident that they will receive the same high level of care and attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

LINDIWE

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

Terrible hotel

The hotel is run down and there were bugs all over and on top of that we got charged $50 of breakfast and we had asked how much it was before and the lady it depends on what l order but there was no order but buffet . We didn’t even eat . Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms aren’t noise proof you can literally hear every conversation happening outside by the balcony or when room service is taking to neighbouring room. Everything else great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was excellent, the only issue is that I couldn’t sleep due to the noise from the upstairs room which went on all night. It felt like there was furniture being moved around. Most probably it’s the metal chairs rubbing on the tiles. It was a nightmare. May I suggest that you inset rubber on the chair legs. I didn’t look forward to another night. I made a complaint but nothing was done
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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