96 Must-Know Hotel Statistics and Travel Trends in Zimbabwe for 2024

Hotel Availability and Types in Zimbabwe

Number of Hotels

• There are 182 hotels in Zimbabwe.

Distribution by Star Rating

• Zimbabwe has 3 hotels with a 1-star rating, accounting for 1.6% of all hotels.
• Zimbabwe has 16 hotels with a 2-star rating, accounting for 8.8% of all hotels.
• Zimbabwe has 39 hotels with a 3-star rating, accounting for 21.4% of all hotels.
• Zimbabwe has 27 hotels with a 4-star rating, accounting for 14.8% of all hotels.
• Zimbabwe has 13 hotels with a 5-star rating, accounting for 7.1% of all hotels.
• We also have 84 hotels with an unknown star rating in Zimbabwe, accounting for 46.2% of all hotels.

Hotel Pricing Trends in Zimbabwe

Average Prices Over Time

• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe is $223 per night.

Average Price by Star Rating

• The average price of a 1-star hotel in Zimbabwe is $109 per night.
• The average price of a 2-star hotel in Zimbabwe is $224 per night.
• The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zimbabwe is $126 per night.
• The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zimbabwe is $255 per night.
• The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zimbabwe is $244 per night.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe with an unknown star rating is $244 per night.

Hotel Price Distribution

• There are 8 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 7.5% of all hotels.
• There are 27 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 25.2% of all hotels.
• There are 41 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 38.3% of all hotels.
• There are 21 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 19.6% of all hotels.
• There are 9 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 8.4% of all hotels.
• There are 1 hotels in Zimbabwe priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.9% of all hotels.

Best Month to Visit by Price

• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in January is $208.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in February is $225.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in March is $219.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in April is $242.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in May is $257.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in June is $222.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in July is $192.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in August is $209.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in September is $302.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in October is $219.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in November is $198.
• The average price of a hotel in Zimbabwe in December is $204.

Hotel Ratings and Reviews in Zimbabwe

Number of Reviews

• We've collected 16,813 reviews for hotels in Zimbabwe.

Review Distribution by Traveler Type

• There are 3,042 reviews from business travelers in Zimbabwe, accounting for 18.1% of all reviews.
• There are 5,025 reviews from couples in Zimbabwe, accounting for 29.9% of all reviews.
• There are 3,141 reviews from families in Zimbabwe, accounting for 18.7% of all reviews.
• There are 2,115 reviews from friends in Zimbabwe, accounting for 12.6% of all reviews.
• There are 336 reviews from group travelers in Zimbabwe, accounting for 2.0% of all reviews.
• There are 1,547 reviews from solo travelers in Zimbabwe, accounting for 9.2% of all reviews.
• There are 1,607 reviews from travelers with an unknown type in Zimbabwe, accounting for 9.6% of all reviews.

Average Hotel Ratings Over Time

• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2024 is 8.32, based on 1,894 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2023 was 8.65, based on 1,798 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2022 was 8.56, based on 1,106 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2021 was 8.52, based on 362 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2020 was 8.56, based on 356 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2019 was 8.32, based on 1,783 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2018 was 7.87, based on 1,930 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2017 was 8.21, based on 1,899 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2016 was 7.85, based on 2,050 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2015 was 8.00, based on 1,503 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2014 was 8.01, based on 833 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2013 was 7.62, based on 587 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2012 was 7.04, based on 308 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2011 was 6.73, based on 181 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2010 was 7.15, based on 81 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2009 was 7.83, based on 57 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2008 was 7.61, based on 31 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2007 was 8.01, based on 25 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in 2006 was 9.13, based on 14 reviews.

Average Ratings by Star Rating

• The average rating for 2-star hotels in Zimbabwe is 7.57.
• The average rating for 3-star hotels in Zimbabwe is 7.93.
• The average rating for 4-star hotels in Zimbabwe is 8.47.
• The average rating for 5-star hotels in Zimbabwe is 8.94.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe with an unknown star rating is 8.44.

Average Ratings by Traveler Type

• The average rating for business travelers in Zimbabwe is 8.08.
• The average rating for couples in Zimbabwe is 7.99.
• The average rating for families in Zimbabwe is 8.42.
• The average rating for friends in Zimbabwe is 8.33.
• The average rating for group travelers in Zimbabwe is 8.58.
• The average rating for solo travelers in Zimbabwe is 8.43.
• The average rating for travelers with an unknown type in Zimbabwe is 8.64.

Best Months to Visit by Ratings

• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in January is 8.30.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in February is 8.52.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in March is 8.40.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in April is 8.21.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in May is 8.18.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in June is 8.08.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in July is 8.50.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in August is 8.32.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in September is 8.42.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in October is 8.32.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in November is 8.42.
• The average rating for hotels in Zimbabwe in December is 8.37.

Notable Hotels in Zimbabwe

Largest Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The biggest hotel in Zimbabwe is The Kingdom at Victoria Falls with 294 rooms.

4

8.5

Victoria Falls

294 rooms

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls

4

8.3

Victoria Falls

276 rooms

Elephant Hills Resort

4

6.5

Harare

243 rooms

Monomotapa Hotel

3

7.6

Harare

201 rooms

Holiday Inn Harare Hotel

Most Expensive Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The most expensive hotel in Zimbabwe is Victoria Falls River Lodge with prices starting at $1,200.

9.7

Victoria Falls

$1,200 night

Victoria Falls River Lodge

9.7

Victoria Falls

$835 night

Chundu Island

9.5

Dete

$635 night

Ivory Lodge

5

8.6

Victoria Falls

$546 night

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Cheapest Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The cheapest hotel in Zimbabwe is The Palace Guest House with prices starting at $26.

6.4

Harare

$26 night

The Palace Guest House

4

8.3

Bulawayo

$35 night

Lynn's Guest House

7.8

Bulawayo

$41 night

Hillside Manor

7.6

Harare

$45 night

Daisy's Guest House

Newest Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The newest hotel in Zimbabwe is Nkosi Guest Lodge, opened in 2021.

5

9.5

Victoria Falls

2021

Nkosi Guest Lodge

3

10.0

Harare

2018

Palm Cottage

4

9.3

Victoria Falls

2015

Bayete Guest Lodge.

5

9.6

Victoria Falls

2012

Victoria Falls Safari Club

Oldest Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The oldest hotel in Zimbabwe is Cresta Sprayview Hotel, opened in 1960.

3

8.1

Victoria Falls

1960

Cresta Sprayview Hotel

3

7.7

Harare

1975

Cresta Oasis Hotel

3

8.6

Bulawayo

1976

Cresta Churchill Hotel

4

9.2

Victoria Falls

1990

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Last Renovated Hotels in Zimbabwe

• The most recently renovated hotel in Zimbabwe was Bayete Guest Lodge., renovated in 2024.

4

9.3

Victoria Falls

2024

Bayete Guest Lodge.

4

9.1

Victoria Falls

2014

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

4

8.3

Harare

2013

Cresta Lodge Harare

3

8.1

Victoria Falls

2013

Cresta Sprayview Hotel

City Rankings in Zimbabwe

• The city with the most hotels is Victoria Falls, with 66 hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating is Victoria Falls, with an average rating of 9.03.
• The city with the lowest average rating is Harare, with an average rating of 7.29.
• The city with the most expensive hotels is Victoria Falls, with average prices of $322.
• The city with the cheapest hotels is Bulawayo, with average prices of $89.