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Selborne Hotel

3.5 star property
Escape to an urban oasis where work meets play. Refresh by the pool or get down to business with top-notch amenities.

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 211
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Air conditioning, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Air conditioning, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, desk

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
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bulawayo, Selborne Hotel is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bulawayo Railway Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Centenary Park and Matobo National Park. Check out an event or a game at Queens Sports Club, and consider making time for Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Bulawayo travel guide
Map
Leopold Takawira Ave & George Silundika, Bulawayo

What's nearby

  • City Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Centenary Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Art Gallery Bulawayo
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Sports Club
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC Bulawayo City Centre
    3 min walk
  • Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo
    7 min drive
  • Dickies Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • tin cup
    4 min drive
  • Horizon
    5 min walk

About this property

Selborne Hotel

Hotel near City Hall
Located close to Centenary Park and Queens Sports Club, Selborne Hotel provides a poolside bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels and first-run movies
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

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AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 9 per day)
  • 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

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 9 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel
Selborne Hotel Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel Hotel Bulawayo

Frequently asked questions

Does Selborne Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Selborne Hotel?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selborne Hotel on 9 March 2026 start from AED 211, excluding 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 Selborne Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 9 per day.

What time is check-in at Selborne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Selborne Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Selborne Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Selborne Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and Centenary Park. Queens Sports Club and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Selborne Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the room was up to standard
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Noel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farai Tino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Vashil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1) Airport transfer - the vehicle sent was shocking and was stopped at a roadblock and was due to be fined. The condition of the car was appalling. Thankfully the hotel did not charge me for those trips in full. 2) the hotel says "restaurant" but that's only on demand and if you order in advance 3) hotel is undergoing an upgrade so condition is not great 4) my room was not made up, no new towels, tea/coffee etc 5) wifi password expired at midnight, so any early morning meetings/emails etc would be missed
Pool was green - thankfully I did not intend to use it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phillimon

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

Andreas

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

10/10 Excellent

Zine

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ndumiso Mkhokeli Davison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gift

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022