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Matobo Hills Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Matobo National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Chalet, 2 Single Beds

Standard Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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Matobo Hills, Matopos National Park, Matopos

What's nearby

  • Matobo National Park - 41 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Matobo National Park Main Entrance - 46 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance - 47 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 79 min drive - 47.3 km
  • National University of Science and Technology - 82 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matobo Hills Lodge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Matobo Hills Lodge

Lodge in a national park
Located close to Matobo National Park and Matobo National Park Main Entrance, Matobo Hills Lodge provides game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 5 to 11 years old)

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Matobo Hills Lodge Rivona
Matobo Hills Rivona
Matobo Hills Lodge Matopos
Matobo Hills Lodge
Matobo Hills Matopos
Matobo Hills
Matobo Hills Lodge Lodge
Matobo Hills Lodge Matopos
Matobo Hills Lodge Lodge Matopos

Frequently asked questions

Does Matobo Hills Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Matobo Hills Lodge?

As of Apr 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matobo Hills Lodge on Apr 2, 2025 start from CA $483.22, 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 Matobo Hills Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matobo Hills Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Matobo Hills Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matobo Hills Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Matobo Hills Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per person applies.

Where is Matobo Hills Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Matobo National Park and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Matobo National Park Main Entrance. Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and City Hall are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Matobo Hills Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Erik

I really recommend this! One of the best I ever have stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Beautiful setting and wonderful rooms. Lovely friendly staff. Comfy bed and all round great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelea

The lodges are beautiful and comfortable and the views are amazing. The staf as well as the food they serve are great. Dont have the cocktails, thier not what you expect and are foul. But beautiful place. Would definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Traumhafte Lodge in den Bergen gelegen
Super Ausblick, tolles Personal, sehr schöne Zimmer. Allein der Spaziergang auf den Hausberg bietet atemberaubende Blicke. Gutes Essen, auch vegetarisch. Professionelles Management und schöne Zimmer mit Blick auf den Sonnenaufgang.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Nur schön!
Mitten in der Natur
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon

Comfortable
Amazing area of Zimbabwe. Lodges comfortable, but need updates, bathroom was dated and shower extremely small and narrow, as water is an issue perhaps get rid of the bath and enlarge the shower. Tiles and bathroom floor need a good scrub - we had mould.. beds were comfortable, and it would have been nice to have seating outside our lodge to take in the views. Overall an enjoyable stay and the food was excellent. all cooked on open fires the chef is amazingly talented considering he has to work with the vagaries of a fire and not temp controlled oven/ hob!.the swimming pool could also do with a clean/scrub, the floor was slimy but welcome after a hot afternoon drive and walk. Communal toilets near bar and dining area need to have soap provided. Small details which management need to pick up on. Staff attentive and welcoming. We would still recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Late check-in is possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

a

Very good hotel just outside the reserve
Extremely nice hotel with very friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Visit to Matopos Hills Lodge
Slightly unsure about visiting Zim - however, what a great country, fantastic people and the guys at the Lodge were nothing short than amazing. The Lodge is set in the hills within the National Park. A stone's through away from Rhode's Grave, and White Rhino. Breath taking scenery!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

a beautiful lodge in a simply magnificent location
The Matobo Hills Lodge is a place of absolute serenity and beauty. The lodge is designed to completely blend with the environment in such a way that you do not feel that you are intruding in an area of natural beauty. The staff were helpful and friendly from the start and could not do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We cannot recommend this lodge highly enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vrabcho

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Sydney

Great Lodge
Would recommend this lodge to everyone. We had one night with fantastic service, a great room and dinner under the stars. We did an afternoon safari and walked with Rhinos which was an unbelievable experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyable stay among granite boulders
We stayed for 3 nights at Matobo Hills Lodge and we had overall a great experience. The location was very good inside Matopos National Park, well marked from the main road and convenient for visiting Rhodes' grave and the caves in the area. The lodge and cabins are spread among granite boulders making for a great first impression. They even have marked 3 hiking trails on their grounds that take you to some nice spots. Slightly less positive was the food - breakfasts were great however dinner was hit and miss with meat being sometimes overcooked and too salty. The room (which had a great view) could also use a bit more cleaning specifically the drapes which were quite dirty. Also the towels had a musty smell.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

annabel, Selborne

lap of luxury in heavenly park
this is a unique and wonderfully peaceful place - total luxury and total peace
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Darwin, Australia

Incredible location and scenery in remote Africa
Had a stunning time at this lodge. Great food, wonderful service and simply fabulous location. We really enjoyed exploring the fascination granite landscape with its ancient and beautiful rock paintings, birds and wildlife. The lodge has a delightful pool, like a natural rock pool and the bar and lounge area is fantastic, overlooking the valley.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Lovely stay... a bit of upgrading would help
This was a bit difficult to find as signage to get into the area is a bit poor (however signs to get out were amazing). That said, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and clean. Meals were good and they even allowed you to have breakfast in bed at no extra cost - in fact they suggested it which I thought was very good. My only complaints were the towels could be replaced and entrance fees could be included given the per night cost... The towels felt a bit overused and not appropriate to give to guests. We paid USD12 per person plus USD10 for the car just to enter in order to get to our hotel. Then at each site within the park you still had to pay fees for that site. At minimum the entrance fee to the park should be included in the hotel cost.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Merimy, Bribie Island Australia

Lovely bush setting close to Matopos Hills
Very enjoyable, great staff. We were only there overnight as we went to scatter my mother's ashes at worlds view. Could have easily spent 3-4 days there
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carola(en Bert), Nederland

Een uniek hotel midden in het Matobo National Park
De kamers zijn losstaande chalets cq kraalhuisjes: heel ruim, heel mooi met een mooie badkamer met alle voorzieningen. Vanuit het huisje een prachtig uitzicht over de unieke rotsen in de wijde omgeving. Ontbijt en diner worden geserveerd buiten onder een heel groot afdak; diner komt van de braai af. Alles heerlijk. Het personeel is zeer vriendelijk en doet z'n best om het je naar de zin te maken. We zijn met een taxi vanuit Bulawayo gebracht. Deze taxi-chauffeur heeft ons ook de volgende dag op de afgesproken tijd opgehaald.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Hotel au bout de l'Afrique
Hotel très nature africaine, personnel aux petits soins, chambre merveilleuse avec baignoire et douche, une bouilloire pour thé ou café Le seul bémol , 6 km de piste pour accéder a l'hôtel deconseiller sans 4x4
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

idyllique
un site absolument exceptionnel, un chalet immense, une cuisine très au dessus de la moyenne, un personnel charmant, le dépaysement est assuré. De belles marches sont à faire à partir du lodge. Depuis le chalet 2, possibilité d'apercevoir des elephant shrews qui vivent sous le rocher ainsi que des lézards arc en ciel