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Cresta Lodge - Harare

3.0 star property
Travelers sip coffee in peaceful surroundings and enjoy all-day dining at Chatters, serving local flavors and doubling as a wedding venue.

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Cresta Lodge - Harare offers a peaceful suburban retreat. Guests can relax in the garden or choose between two swimming pools. The lobby features a welcoming fireplace, and high-speed WiFi covers the entire property, providing a comfortable base for visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 343
AED 410 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

About this property

Cresta Lodge - Harare

  • Hotel in the suburbs
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Cresta Lodge - Harare. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Chatters, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry services
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All 171 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Lodge - Harare on 25 May 2026 start from AED 343, 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 Cresta Lodge - Harare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cresta Lodge - Harare?

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 Cresta Lodge - Harare?

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

Does Cresta Lodge - Harare provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Cresta Lodge - Harare located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapungu Sculpture Park and Chapman Golf Club. Country Club Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tendai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly clean, staff polite and friendly. Amenities are old and tired and gym is too small. Overall good location but can do with overall revamp to modernise it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steffny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Fantastic friendly and helpful staff. All round a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean modern rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay near the airport. There’s a supermarket near by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pardon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Luta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has lovely ambience, especially if you ate a long stayer. Thebstagg are courteous and the food is just amazingly innovative and tasty. Housekeeping obliged my request to not be disturbed while ensuring my supply of perishables. While the gym is small, it is adequate if you knoq what you are doing. It could do worj bettwr cleaning though as the mats are often dirty and equipment not wiped down. Will certainly continue staying with them and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nuekie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Cresta. It is a beautiful property with very nice rooms and friendly staff. We had 6 large pieces of luggage that fit comfortably and we still had plenty of space to move about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and lovely staff who are attentive to customer care
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cresta always provides a good to excellent service. Some of the hot food for breakfast would better be served at a higher temperature not just warm. Good wifi throught the
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

EM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Choice

Very comfortable acomodation located on the outskirts of the city, not too far from the airport. Beautiful gardens and pool. The staff is extremely friendly and the rooms are exceptionally clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in Harare City, but almost feels like in the country becasue of the lovely grounds. The staff were helpful and the food was good. The room comfortable. The shower wasn't 100% consistant with its temperature, but worked ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a nice suburb of Harare. Nice grounds, parking, restaurant, cafe, staff, shuttle, swimming pool, internet, and services. Keep up the good works.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was relaxing! The pool area was very nice. I enjoyed the food options at the Chatteres and Cool Beans cafe. Thank you Darlington, Shakespeare, Agile ,Simba and Tawanda for your wonderful service. My room was very clean thanks to Jane. The front desk staff was lovely. Thank you Takudzwa for working your magic to extend my reservation. Thanks to Rubi ,Melody and all. I am grateful to the young lady who arranged my haircut. I look forward to staying again when I return to Harare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Cresta Lodge presents a mix of thoughtful service and notable shortcomings. Arrival was efficient and welcoming, with the bellhop well-prepared and aware of my check-in. However, my assigned suite room was poorly thought out: the living area had no lighting whatsoever, making evening work impossible. Although the reception responded promptly with lamps, the solution exposed further oversight – there was no power socket to plug in the lamp. This necessitated a room change. The second room was better equipped, and I appreciate Olivia for ensuring it met my needs. WiFi quality was good but inconsistent across the room, something remote workers should verify before settling in. Dinner service at the main restaurant was disappointing. After being seated, I waited over 20 minutes without any attention while other tables were repeatedly served. I eventually left and had a far better experience at the coffee shop, where staff were attentive, professional, and welcoming. The room itself felt stuffy and insufficiently deep-cleaned, evidenced by a slipper left under the bed from a previous guest. On my final night, housekeeping staff entered my room while I was still sleeping, despite the door being locked, and left upon realizing it was occupied. During my stay, the Twenty20 Cricket Competition was underway, with two teams lodged at Cresta. Heavy room service usage resulted in food trays and plates frequently left in corridors, creating unpleasant odors. Overall: average.
A single slipper that I found under my bed left by a previous guest.
Waking up to someone having entered my room while I was asleep.
My initial room with no lighting and no socket for a desk lamp.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. Very warmly welcomed by both Grace & Gamuchirai who are delightful. I really enjoyed the restaurant area and the ability to have my breakfast outside beside the bubbling brook was just fantastic. The food was exceptional and I particularly liked the banana yoghurt which I don't see very often in the UK. My room was nice-quite basic that it had all the amenities that I could ask for. Importantly, it was secure and I felt safe. I was in room 137 and note that the lock from the inside was not working so that needs repairing. Lovely shower and very nice shampoos etc The Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is pretty good I would stay here again if I was staying for a short visit but might look for something more rustic such as a large if I was there for longer just so I could experience the African vibe. The shuttle service was excellent Thanks everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sekai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the vegan options at breakfast but the lentils were raw and hard. Breakfast for a vegan guest was USD30 seemed quite unreasonable. The property seems newly renovated but in some areas the renovation looks like a cover up. There are no vegan options for dinner or lunch which seem easy if the traditional foods are properly presented on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, keep up the training!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gaudencia

Good room price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Zlata

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny rooms with paperlike walls - Be ready to hear everything your neighbors say and do. Noisy AC, no water after 11 pm, water in the shower went all four ways, but down. Beautiful green space next to a dirty un-inviting pool,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rutendo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lennox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous staff and facilities

Great hotel fabulous staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cosmas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024