Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 22 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Nando's - 10 min walk
Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo - 7 min drive
Nando's - 10 min walk
The Smokehouse - 6 min drive
Amal - 3 min drive
About this property
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
When visiting Bulawayo, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
172 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business centre
6 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Bulawayo Rainbow
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Rainbow Bulawayo
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Are there restaurants at or near Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel like?
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from City Hall and 15 minutes' walk from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
4 Jan 2025
Terrible hotel
The hotel is run down and there were bugs all over and on top of that we got charged $50 of breakfast and we had asked how much it was before and the lady it depends on what l order but there was no order but buffet . We didn’t even eat . Terrible
LINDIWE
LINDIWE, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Amazing place
Tinofara
Tinofara, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 Aug 2024
The service was excellent, the only issue is that I couldn’t sleep due to the noise from the upstairs room which went on all night. It felt like there was furniture being moved around. Most probably it’s the metal chairs rubbing on the tiles. It was a nightmare. May I suggest that you inset rubber on the chair legs. I didn’t look forward to another night. I made a complaint but nothing was done
hilda
hilda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
I enjoyed my stay in Bulawayo
Edwin P
Edwin P, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Good customer service
Shingai
Shingai, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2024
Pleasant
Very good and pleasant.
Needle to introduce a multi channel service like DSTV....TV stations available very limited and not entertaining
Bongani
Bongani, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Lovely
Comfortable, great and relaxing
Bongani
Bongani, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2024
The rooms aren’t noise proof you can literally hear every conversation happening outside by the balcony or when room service is taking to neighbouring room.
Everything else great
Fanuel
Fanuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2023
Sitshengisiwe
Sitshengisiwe, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2023
Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay
Moyra
Moyra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 June 2023
It was an OK stay, met our needs for the 2 nights.
NGONILE NICO
NGONILE NICO, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2023
Hotel had an amazing buffet with traditional African cuisine. Fantastic!
Abraham
Abraham, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 Mar 2023
Hildah
Hildah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2023
Great location and super friendly staff!
Dingilizwe Pyne
Dingilizwe Pyne, 3-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2022
Quinton
Quinton, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2022
5* Duality
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Staff always accommodating. Can't fault it. 5* standards
Priscilla
Priscilla, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sept 2022
The room was different to that advertised
Else
Else, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Sept 2022
BLESSING
BLESSING, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2022
Adrian Rikki
Adrian Rikki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2022
Great location!
Dingilizwe
Dingilizwe, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2022
Clean, functional and very friendly staff and managers.