4.1 miles from Harare Botanical Gardens in Harare, Ballantynes Lodge features accommodations with access to a fitness room. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security, and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi. The property offers car rental and features a garden and sun terrace. At the guest house, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Every unit comes with air conditioning, and some units at the guest house have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes and fruit are available each morning at the guest house. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Royal Harare Golf Club is 4.4 miles from Ballantynes Lodge, while Chapman Golf Club is 5.3 miles away. Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is 12 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
High score for Harare
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Markus
    Germany Germany
    Being the 1st time to Zim 🇿🇼 for the Wedding of our daughter we were looking for an nice accomodation next to Greendale/Harare. Ballandynes Lodge was the best choice we have could make!! Great large rooms, each of them very Special and realy nice,...
  • Seanmarcello
    France France
    lodge très reposant et très calme. Très jolie maison Equipe très sympathique, accueil et services parfaits bons petits déjeuners. Bar en self service (il faut juste noter les consommations sur un petit cahier, confiance totale de la part des...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello! 1. Is there a TV and iron/ironing board in the room? 2. What’s are the airport pick up charges in a car? Thankyou Sundeep Khanna

    Hello! All of our rooms have televisions. We have an ironing service at the lodge but not personal ironing facilities in the rooms. Our airport transfers are USD40 one-way. Please let me know if you have anything else I can help with.
    Answered on 16 May 2022
  • Hi. I'm planning a small wedding for end of April. Preferably on 30 April (preliminary date). Do you take weddings at your lodge? If you do may i please have the prices one that includes catering and one that is just venue. Kind regards

    Hello! We do take intimate weddings with a maximum of thirty guests. The price of the menu per person will depend on what you are hoping to have on the day but it would be safe to work on an average of USD25 per head. Venue hire is USD10 per person.
    Answered on 24 March 2022
  • Where do guests park cars?

    Guests may park their cars in our car park :)
    Answered on 10 June 2022
  • Good day, we are currently looking for a Lodge or Hotel that can host covid 19 quarantine foreign guest in or around Harare. Do you cater for such situations or do you know of an alternative facility in the area that we can use.

    Hello! Unfortunately we only have seventeen rooms available and are extremely busy with non-quarantining guests thus we would not be suitable for this. I do not know of any other facility but feel free to contact the ministry of health in Zimbabwe.
    Answered on 12 July 2022

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ballantynes Lodge is a family run lodge in quiet residential surroundings. We offer 14 luxury rooms with cool calming décor where guests can relax and unwind in peace. We have a beautiful garden and pool for guests to soak up the Zimbabwean sun and spend a relaxing afternoon. We serve delicious meals for breakfast lunch and dinner and are proud of our home style cuisine. Staying at Ballantynes Lodge is truly an experience in itself, combining the modern luxuries of the world today with a charming and homely atmosphere. "Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend."
Ballantynes Lodge is within walking distance from Ballantyne Shopping Centre and a two minute drive from Borrowdale Shopping Centre. Ballantyne Park is a very quiet area where it is safe to walk or jog, perfect for our more active guests. There are two gyms, each conveniently 2km away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ballantynes Bistro
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Ballantynes Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Ballantynes Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $50 per person, per night

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ballantynes Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Ballantynes Lodge

    • Ballantynes Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Ballantynes Bistro
    • Ballantynes Lodge is 5 miles from the center of Harare. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Ballantynes Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Ballantynes Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at Ballantynes Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
    • Ballantynes Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
      • Fitness