Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bulawayo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | Balcony
Interior
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Mini-refrigerator

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4 Lois Lane Eloana, Bulawayo
  • The Nesbitt Castle
    6 min drive
  • Matobo National Park
    8 min drive
  • Hillside Dams Conservation
    11 min drive
  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Bulawayo

At Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre, you'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from The Nesbitt Castle and 7.2 km (4.4 mi) from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Highlights at this lodge include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bulawayo lodge include Matobo National Park and City Hall.

What's nearby

  • The Nesbitt Castle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Matobo National Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • National University of Science and Technology - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hillside Dams Conservation - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amal - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre

Lodge in Bulawayo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bulawayo lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre offers 9 accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per person (return)

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

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Retreat Lodge Bulawayo
Retreat Bulawayo
Retreat Conference Bulawayo
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Lodge
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Bulawayo
Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Lodge Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Yep, Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre has a free self car park.

What makes Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Retreat Lodge and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service, friendly staff, however they need to consider mosquito nets, had a terrible experience at night. Got bites all over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017