Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and free valet parking
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden Suite
Cottage Suites | Private kitchen
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
9 Armadale Road, Borrowdale, Harare
  • Sam Levy's Village
    14 min walk
  • Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club
    18 min walk
  • University of Zimbabwe
    5 min drive
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Veranda/Courtyard Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Cottage Suites

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Harare

A family-friendly stay in Harare awaits you at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas. You'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Sam Levy's Village and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from University of Zimbabwe. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, main dining, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Harare guest house include National Archives of Zimbabwe and National Botanic Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Sam Levy's Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Zimbabwe - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Harare Sports Club - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nush Village Walk - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chang Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pariah State Pomona - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Queen of Hearts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Veldemeers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and free valet parking
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 1 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Valet parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges. A complete renovation of Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas was completed in March 2020.

This Colonial Harare guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1904
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas offers 15 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2020.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • main dining

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1904
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 65
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50.00 (one-way), (up to 16 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 65 (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 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • One child aged 12 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.

Property is also known as

Armadale Lodge Harare
Armadale Lodge
Armadale Harare
Armadale Lodge
Armadale Boutique & Harare
Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas Harare
Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas Guesthouse
Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas Guesthouse Harare

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Yep, Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas has free valet parking.

Does Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas.

Is Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, free food shopping service and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas is a hit with families.

Does Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

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 Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

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

Are pets allowed at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas?

There isn't one on site, but Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Armadale Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't hesitate to book this!
The best stay ever! I would recommend this hotel from all perspectives!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Always lovely to stay at Armadale, such a nice break from faceless corporate chains. Welcoming staff and made to feel like home. I’ll certainly be back for stay number four at some time soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaap, Amsterdam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best places to stay in Harare. Very private and quiet place. Good food and nice service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holidaymaker, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
The lodge was clean and comfortable, with nice gardens and swimming pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Armadale Lodge was amazing and the staff were attentive. Very clean rooms and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pearl in Harare
Absolutely spectacular place, great rooms and would be great for a long term stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vasco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hospitality
Will be back they stay just too short. From the mangers on duty to the Chef everything was done to perfection the best was the meals which the chef put together with his heart.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tatenda, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Beautiful gardens, peaceful, friendly staff and very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay at this superb lodge and will definitely be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Very nice stay
Excellent service and very nice lodge.

8/10 Good

Solange, Jersey City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and reliable internet/power. A gem in Zim!
Warm and friendly staff that will customize your experience for you. From breakfast, to lunch and dinner. Very helpful. Internet is stable. The issues at the hotel are issues with Zimbabwe. However Nicola (the owner) has really tried to have back up plans for electricity - which affects water and internet. The hotel has a generator which is good news for everyone!! Awesome water pressure and good hot water. It's quiet and only has 10 rooms, so it's quite pleasant. It's close to a small and good mall right 5 mins drive away but it is is about 10-15 mins drive from the city center. I commuted every day to the city center and it was quite easy. I also stayed with my husband and 3 year old daughter and all worked well. Great for them to also include laundry!

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Washington, D.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Lodge
The lodge has a very homey type atmosphere. All of the employees are very warm and friendly. The decor is also inviting. It was a great stay in Harare.

8/10 Good

Mohd Ghufran, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall is okay except internet speed.
Internet service is a bit slow, only 1Mbps.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Essex

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An Absolute Gem!
I love this place! It might not be quite as polished as some of the other lodges, but the service and staff here are second to none. This feels very much like it's your home for the duration of your visit. The rooms are very comfortable, and the specially made toiletries are a lovely touch. Nikki and her team are doing a wonderful job and nothing beats the welcome hou receive when you arrive here.

10/10 Excellent

Barcode , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel
Comfortable, homely, personal touch, pleasant rooms, nice garden. I will not be staying anywhere else when I go to Zimbabwe in future. It's a smaller lodge so I hope the rest of you don't over subscribe it. One of those gems you don't find very often.

8/10 Good

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Alto Conforto junto a uma Capital
Muito agradável e surpreendente num país sob bloqueio económico