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Selborne Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near City Hall

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished
Banquet hall
Located in the business district, Selborne Hotel offers a refreshing oasis with a poolside bar and an outdoor pool. Unwind in the garden or stay productive at the business center, and enjoy convenient amenities like free self parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk concierge services.
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is RM245
RM287 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Leopold Takawira Ave & George Silundika, Bulawayo

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
  • Bulawayo Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Matobo National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amal - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Selborne Hotel

Located near a train station, Selborne Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Bulawayo. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Selborne Cafe, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (USD 9 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels
  • First-run films

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
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Special features

Dining

Selborne Cafe – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Illegal Takeaway – On-site theme restaurant. Open daily.
Kings Head – On-site bar. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 15 June 2025 to 7 August 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Selected guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 9 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Also known as

Selborne Hotel Hotel
Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel Bulawayo
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Selborne Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Selborne Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 9 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Selborne Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Selborne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Selborne Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, game drives and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Selborne Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine.

Does Selborne Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Selborne Hotel like?

Selborne Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Queens Sports Club and 5 minutes' walk from Centenary Park.

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Selborne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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!
Tiare, 22-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Mr Jean, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Noel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Andreas, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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...
Phillimon, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Washington, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Zine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient location. Great homeliness atmosphere and nice vintage vibe
Simba, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Marcel, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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!
1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good room, helpful staff and good internet. This property works best as a business hotel. However many parts of the property are in disrepair and a refurbishment program is underway (not complete). This means dust and noise. Guests who are not from Southern Africa may find some aspects of this property challenging.
3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Hotel was under construction. No hot water. Dust everywhere.
Knitwit, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

It was to noisy, the restaurant was under renovation, wifi worked very poorly and only in the reception area.
2-night trip