Art Lodges

Location: 40 Armadale Road, Borrowdale West,, Harare, zw

Star Rating: 8.5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Concierge service
• Allergy-free room
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Luxury Room

  1 King Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided

• Executive Room

  1 King Bed

  290-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Double Room

  Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• King Suite

  This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Executive Suite

  Featuring a private entrance, this suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior King Room

  Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The well-equipped kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Standard Double Room

  Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Yeboah (7/5): -
• Nokulunga (9/5): The stay was great, staff was amazing. A big shoutout to Anesu. - The property was clean and well kept
• Line Amalie (8/5): -
• Pamela (1/5): - Lovely facility but we didnt stay there as there was something very wrong ~ they refused to speak English to my mother only spoke Shona ... she left late at night to find another accommodation Racist would not speak English to my Mother ~ something was not right ... Unsure what the issues were but we left as it was beautiful but not safe for an elderly woman travelling alone
• Allan (10/5): -
• jacqueline (8/5): -
• Prince (9/5): -
• Beatrice (5/5): It was awesome - The hosts were very friendly and helpful If there could be provision for packed breakfast for guests leaving earlier than time set for Breakfast
• Weekmore (6/5): It was ok - Good location, good security, smiling workers Air conditioner not working No regular car cleaning in the morning, I had to request on my last day.
• Sibonokuhle G (8/5): my stay was comfortable and relaxing, it suited my situation well - Breakfast was fair but could improve a little bit. In the rooms if you could add some small foot rugs near the bed and lastly the aircon in the room had no remote to help put it on it was chilly. The whole whole service was as per expectation.
• Aleksandr Kuznetsov (10/5): - the lodge staff were incredibly helpful
• Weber (7/5): -
• Wayne (7/5): Enjoyable - Location, staff Breakfast was same every day. Would have been nice to have been asked if a preference
• Jeanne (9/5): - Art Lodges is in an ideal location. The staff are professional, very helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend this facility. I will definitely make use of Art Lodges again. Thank you.
• Rebecca (8/5): It was nice - Breakfast was nice and the place super nice only wife is sliw when yu at room 8 Of which l like room 8 kkk Slowness of wifi to room 8
• Thompson (8/5): It was ok for one night, the breakfast is surely not continental as advertised. Not wo $10USD - The staff was friendly and helpful, the Location is perfec , quite and maintained They took away the remotes for the air conditioners and told us not to use them, as they are expected to be serviced. They gave me a small desk fan. It is December, and one would expect that when you book a room that advertises air conditioning in the room, that they will be working. I think this was to save ZESA.
• Transportes (9/5): -
• Gondai (8/5): -
• Pedro (9/5): Destaque para os funcionários excelentes. - Quarto limpo, boa internet, café da manhã muito bom. Localização em bairro residencial tranquilo e silencioso. Perto de pequeno shopping com restaurantes. Funcionários extremamente atenciosos: tivemos problema com nossa mala que não chegou no voo. A funcionária Tafadzwa foi extremamente gentil e nos ajudou muito no contato com a empresa aérea.
• yvonne (9/5): -
• John (10/5): - Great place. Great location, awesome stuff. Thanks for the service
• Virginia (10/5): - Great polite and friendly staff. Tafadzwa was top of the list. Happy to recommend place for short stays.
• Mapfumo (10/5): -
• Mativenga (10/5): What a spectacular lodge. - Excellent hospitality, smart and tidy grounds, cool and well mantained rooms. Homely and secure dwellings. Fantastic. Staff is alert and polite. Services delivered timely and with a smile. Flexible and accommodating any changes to my satisfaction .
• Luca (7/5): - La cordialità dello staff; il parcheggio interno alla struttura. La camera era fredda; finestre che non chiudono bene; il dover sempre suonare per poter accedere alla struttura.
• Aubrey (10/5): -
• Angela (6/5): - The mattress was comfortable Staff were friendly and helpful Pricey accommodatuon for what is offereed. Mouldy bathroom ceiling, thin towels, outdated decor.
• Ervis (8/5): -
• Dennis (8/5): Very good - Quiet and safe place to stay in Borrowdale. Nice area and close to Sam Levy’s village. The rooms are clean and well maintained. Staff are friendly. I had a good stay. There was no heating unfortunately and the remote for the AC was missing.
• Benjamin (10/5): Splendid - Good location and secure environment Nothing
• Arputha (7/5): Good -
• Brian (10/5): Great location, staff & owners (Mr Nkomo). - Great staff & owners (Mr Nkomo). Fantastic location; within walking distance to shops & restaurants. Beautiful property. N/A
• Tapiwa (8/5): Good value, great staff - The location is really handy, it is only a short walk to Sam Levy shopping center. The staff is are really accommodating too. I wouldn't say I didn't like anything but it could be worth having a fob access to the front gate. It's a bit annoying have to ring the bell each time you go in and out of the compound
• Ashleigh (8/5): I would definitely recommend the place without hesitation and I will definitely make another bookin - The staff members were exceptionally accommodating ,special mention goes to Tafadzwa. And the area is very peaceful
• Milton (9/5): Superb -
• Jeanne (8/5): Very good -
• Quinton (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jeremia (10/5): Superb Art - The service is top 👌 notch absolutely nothing
• Johannes (8/5): Very good -
• Danielle (6/5): Very nice and comfortable stay. - Very clean and neat, friendly staff and a comfortable stay Some maintenance issues that could be better.
• Bobbie (10/5): Wonderful, excellent service - Excellent Beautiful stay
• Allan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mads (7/5): Good - Good location Nice beds, clean and friendly staff
• Dudu (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly host Nothing
• Allan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mare (7/5): Good -
• Craig (8/5): Very good - Great convenient stopover accommodation with friendly and helpful staff
• William (10/5): I appreciated the wonderful weather, efforts to keep mosquitoes to almost non-existence and; Vintage ambiance in a place - My experience over a two week stay at Art Lodges was a happy and deeply satisfying one. The kindness and unassuming attentiveness of each one of the staff created a lovely atmosphere. They just go about quietly tending their assigned jobs and respect your space. Michael the manager and the son of the kind hearted proprietors was always available for advice and information. Security issues are uppermost for anyone away from their country and continent. Art Lodges provided safety at every level. It is located in the beautiful leafy Borrowdale area in suburban Harare. One short trip from Art Lodges by taxi I recommend are the Botanical gardens (albeit presently in a supervised but neglected state; hopefully the cafe has reopened). Every morning I enjoyed jogging in the vicinity and in the afternoon walked for 10/15 minutes to Sam Levy's Village, a modern complex of shops, supermarket outlets, banks and excellent cafes, restaurants and wine bars. Zimbabwe has its own currency but US Dollars are used everywhere. Be careful your dollar notes are in basic usable condition as otherwise shops will be refuse them. Very importantly at all times carry 1 and 2 Dollar notes especially if using taxis and for many other transactions. For changing Euros or Sterling to Dollars there is an excellent exchange rate available at an outlet at Sam Levy’s Village. Ask at Art Lodges. Also take note that the roads and footpaths around Art Lodges and to Sam Levy are adequate but less than perfect. Vigilance is necessary especially crossing roads. With the advantage, however, that cars drive on the same side as Ireland, the UK and Malta! Also recommend you download economical Uber type taxi App. In the afternoons or evenings the excellent Thai restaurant and gardens beside Art Lodges ie recommended. Also just for coffee or drinks. I enjoyed all essential aspects of my two weeks at Art Lodges.
• Vaughan (9/5): Great location - Perfect for our stop over in Harare to attend a wedding. Clean rooms & the breakfast was an added bonus that we didn't have to worry about. Thanks for waiting for us to arrive from the airport in Friday evening.
• Robin (8/5): - No air conditioner. But the time of year it wasnt hot. Service was good, clean.
• Anita (10/5): Exceptional - I recently stayed at Art Lodges in Harare, and I had an amazing experience. The lodge is clean, quiet, and well-maintained, making it a perfect getaway. Nothing
• Anita (10/5): Exceptional - Art Lodge in Harare is a hidden gem! The place is spotless and wonderfully peaceful, creating the perfect environment to relax. The staff are incredibly polite and friendly, making you feel truly welcome. Highly recommend for a serene and comfortable stay! Nothing
• Craig (8/5): Convenient stop over - Convenient location and recommendation to the local Thai restaurant 😄 No teabag for my morning cuppa, probably just an oversite
• S (9/5): Superb -
• Frederick (10/5): Art Lodges is a tranquil oasis in Borrowdale. Owned and managed my wonderful hosts. Michael is a gem. - Location, staff, cleanliness. Nothing.
• Simba (10/5): I really enjoyed the hospitality of the staff. Made the stay comfortable. - Good tasty breakfast and available at convenient times.
• John (9/5): Superb - Good down to earth clean basic accommodation Nothing really at all
• Senz (10/5): Exceptional - The staff was so friendly and very helpful. Special mention goes to Tafadzwa who checked us in as we arrived quite late. She was very patient with us and attended to our every need without any issues.
• Josiah (10/5): Exceptional -
• James (8/5): Not as great as it was - Have stayed here previously and felt it was great. This time around it felt different. The staff were excellent as usual but the general feel of the place felt like it was going backwards. The breakfast offering ruined it. Despite having a set eating time it was cooked well in advance and kept in a warmer. It was poor . Parking is very limited.
• Susy (10/5): My stay has been the best, the owners and staff are excellent lovely people who go over and beyond - Good sometimes, ended up staying longer than expected as the place was very good. Would have preferred giving the breakfast order rather than a guaranteed menu which l found to be wasteful as l was not able to eat all my breakfast. Easy on salt please. Salty sausages and the brown beens
• Portia (9/5): It was great - Breakfast was good however, the packed one was a bit off. The subscribed channels were very limited and the packed breakfast was below expectations. Fruits were in short short supply.
• Rodrick (8/5): Very good - The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and everything was satisfactory. A very enjoyable stay Nothing, everything was satisfactory
• Mujuru (8/5): Very good - The breakfast was good The yard super clean Rooms clean
• Nenshi (10/5): Exceptional - The staff is excellent especially Tafadzwa very helpful.
• Tom (10/5): Siyabonga Bo!! - The Staff and Owners. Privacy and Babongile, Kelvin and Tafadzwa. But favorite. Ugogo Moyo Pre rain heat. November
• Tawanda (9/5): Exactly what I needed - Clean, convenient and very helpful and friendly staff Nothing really
• Ian (7/5): Our stay at the facility was satisfactory. The staff there are diligent in addressing client needs. - The facility was satisfactory. The services were good, and the staff were helpful, but it is not easy to locate. They must work on the signage for ease of location. It was not easy to locate the facility. We had to ask people on the road to give us directions to the facility.
• Tuminya (7/5): Good -
• Roger (10/5): HOME FROM HOME - The staff are very helpful. The wifi works well. No power problems. Quiet area. Nothing - all was good
• Jude (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jinu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dr (9/5): A good stay in general, in a very secure neighborhood - The breakfast was not continental as is advertised. It is just a normal breakfast. The ambience was generally good. I was completely disappointed by the breakfast, as no cereals, fruits, yogurt and the components of a continental breakfast were not there at all.
• Sibonile (8/5): Very good -
• Gerald (4/5): Disappointing -
• Heather (8/5): - A quiet and comfortable one night stay with excellent service from very helpful and cheerful staff. Good breakfast!
• Jude (5/5): Passable -
• Diana (9/5): It was a good stay. - “Home-feeling” of the property.Friendliness of the staff at the property. None
• Chapman (10/5): Exceptional -
• Brian (7/5): Good - Security was good with a nice secure compound. The rooms were nice and showers were hot. Check-in was slow and they had no change. We left very early the next morning and there was no offer of a packed breakfast.
• Rupert (10/5): Excellent all round choice - Other reviews are fair in their pros & cons but overall it’s a very good place to stay indeed, with excellent staff too. We stayed in four of the room categories. You get what you pay for, except the King Suite which is disappointing and the Executive Suite which is exceptional (for the grade of establishment).
• Tendai (8/5): Very good -
• Keith (7/5): Water problem need a good solution otherwise staff were ok - The rooms were ok Water was controlled and not available at night and also on the last morning of our stay
• Winnie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shaffi (7/5): Good -
• Naude (8/5): Very good - The location is good and the guesthouse offers all the basic amenities we expected. The shower did not work very well
• Daniella (10/5): Exceptional -
• Fay (7/5): Great location and a nice room - The location was great - I really liked how close I was to Sam Levy's plus being across the street from a Thai restaurant was very convenient. My room was very nice as well. I was really cold in the evenings (visited during wintertime) and there was no heater. I wished there was a nicer communal area to sit and relax outside of my room. I was there for work and they didn't start serving breakfast until ~7:45am which was a bit late for me.
• Marianna (9/5): Wonderfull experience in Harare - I requested a breakfast pack because I left very early. The staff were excellent and very professional and very helpfull. There client service is fantastic. Everything was great.
• Vutomi (7/5): Good -
• Neal (6/5): Basic room, with okay WiFi signal with weird breakfast set-up but friendly staff. - All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was suitable but basic. No menu for breakfast - plate of food delivered - no options. Make own toast and coffee/tea were sachets and had to boil kettle to make your drink. Not too quiet - early sweeping of garden.
• Chitani (7/5): Fulfilling - Staff availability. Meals
• Deborah (7/5): Good - Convenient location. Our room had what we needed for a night, including a mini fridge. Shower was decent. Breakfast was delivered to the room in the morning, which was nice. Parking on property, behind security gate. Walls are a little thin, meaning one hears when other guests are about.
• Gavure (6/5): Pleasant -
• Remco (9/5): Superb - We got a.better.roo. then expected and had a very comfortable stay. Great location close.to one of the nicest shopping precincts in Harare. Staff was lovely. Nothing we did not like.
• Jinu (10/5): Excellent stay - One of the best accommodation at this price. Rooms are properly equipped. Neat and clean facility. Really appreciate the management and staff to keeping up.
• Tapiwa (6/5): Pleasant -
• Nyirenda (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sibonile (8/5): My short stay was great besides the hot water issue - Quiet, comfortable Unit was next to the kitchen. The hot water would dry up each time the kitchen was using the hot water. Thus delaying me showering
• Mandizvidza (10/5): Exceptional -

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