Selborne Hotel

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and casino
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Ensuite, City View | Garden view
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

Map
Leopold Takawira Ave & George Silundika, Bulawayo
  • City Hall
    1 min walk
  • National Art Gallery
    4 min walk
  • National Art Gallery Bulawayo
    5 min walk
  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bulawayo

A family-friendly stay in Bulawayo awaits you at Selborne Hotel. Within steps you'll find City Hall and National Art Gallery within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 restaurants, a casino and an outdoor swimming pool. .The fine-dining restaurant, Selborne Cafe, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kings Head is the hotel's own bar. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Bulawayo hotel include National Art Gallery Bulawayo and Centenary Park.

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Centenary Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Sports Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Matobo National Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

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

Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and casino
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. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub are also featured at the family-friendly Selborne Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Selborne Hotel was completed in February 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Bulawayo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1930
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Selborne Hotel offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels and first-run films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead.

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 telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • 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 business centre
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 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
Selborne Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel
Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Selborne Hotel?

Selborne Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Selborne Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selborne Hotel on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$127.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Selborne Hotel?

Yep, Selborne Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Selborne Hotel have a pool?

Selborne Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Selborne Hotel?

Selborne Hotel features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Selborne Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Selborne Hotel.

Is Selborne Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Selborne Hotel is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Selborne Hotel?

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

Does Selborne Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Selborne Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Selborne Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Selborne Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Selborne Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Selborne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Knitwit, Gaborone

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was under construction. No hot water. Dust everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was to noisy, the restaurant was under renovation, wifi worked very poorly and only in the reception area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

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