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Cresta Lodge Harare

A garden retreat on the edge of the capital — leafy grounds in Msasa, minutes from Harare's CBD, the airport road and the Eastgate business district.

★★★★ "A Harare favourite for service, gardens and conferences"

Garden setting in Msasa

Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

Outdoor pool & on-site dining

Recently refurbished rooms

Cresta Lodge Harare

Superior Deluxe Double / Twin

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$86.00

/ night

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Cresta Lodge Harare

Accessible Double Room

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$86.00

/ night

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Cresta Lodge Harare

Deluxe Double Room

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$86.00

/ night

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Cresta Lodge Harare

Suite

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$86.00

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Garden-side plates, unhurried meals

Start the day with a generous breakfast buffet, drop in for a working lunch, or settle in for an à la carte dinner with the gardens just outside the window. The bar is a relaxed end-of-day spot for a Zambezi, a glass of wine or a proper coffee. 

  • Daily breakfast buffet included with every stay 
  • All-day à la carte menu with local and international favourites 
  • Garden-facing restaurant and laid-back bar — perfect for a post-meeting drink

Chatters Restaurant is a great place to experience the tastes of Harare with cosmopolitan a flair. Cresta Lodge - Harare ensures the ingredients and traditions of Zimbabwean cuisine feature in all dishes.

Seating Capacity: 100
FACILITIES
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Wi-Fi
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Highlights

Built for business, made for downtime

Refurbished rooms, fast Wi-Fi, and full conference facilities, paired with a pool, restaurant, and bar to wind down in.

Easy on, easy off the airport road

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is a short, straight drive — ideal for early flights and late arrivals.

Gardens you can actually walk in

Mature lawns, indigenous trees and birdlife on the doorstep — a proper exhale after a working day.

Ten minutes to the CBD

A quick run into central Harare for meetings, banking and shopping — without having to sleep in the city.

Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Are Saying

Rated ★★★★ "Excellent" by guests on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. Read more reviews on tripadvisor

2024

"Beautiful gardens, friendly staff and a really comfortable room after a long day of meetings. The breakfast was excellent."

— TripAdvisor reviewer
Cresta Lodge Harare Attraction

Attractions

Nearby Attractions

Eastgate Shopping Centre (≈10 min drive)

Harare's go-to mall for shopping, banking and a quick bite between meetings.

National Gallery of Zimbabwe (≈15 min drive)

The country's flagship art collection in the heart of the CBD — a half-day cultural fix for art-loving guests.

Wild Is Life Animal Sanctuary (≈15 min drive)

A conservation-led sanctuary on the airport road, home to elephants, giraffe and rescued wildlife. Booking essential.

Mukuvisi Woodlands (≈10 min drive)

A 265-hectare urban wilderness with game drives, walking trails and birdlife — surprising city-edge wildlife.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01.
What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability — just ask reception. 

02.
Is breakfast included?

Yes. Most room rates include the full breakfast buffet, served daily in the restaurant — please check at booking.

03.
Is there secure parking?

Yes — secure off-street parking is available on-site, free of charge for in-house guests. 

04.
How far is the CBD?

Central Harare is approximately 8 km — around 10 minutes by car, traffic depending. 

05.
How far is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport?

Approximately 12 km (around 15–20 minutes by road). We can pre-book a transfer with a trusted operator. 

06.
Do you have Wi-Fi?

Yes — complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in all rooms and conference venues.

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