Reviews of Bulawayo Club
Wildlife sightings and reviews
12 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Bulawayo Club and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr M & Ms C
Dublin
"A lot done. A lot more to do."
2 nights Arrived 21 Nov 2011
"Wonderful historic place. Great photos. It will take a long time and a lot of investment to make it into what it could be. First room had a noisy fan and a dirty duvet. Second room was bright and airy but again an unclean duvet which had to be replaced. Both bathrooms did not have a shower curtain!
Paul Murray in the Bradt Guide says that it has recently been restored inside and out. Really? Must have been bad before. Well the stairs could do with a good cleaning and the removal of tattered and frayed carpet for a start!
Again Murry says "excellent food served in truly elegant dining room". Diningroom is interesting without being elegant. And as for food. Breakfast was again mainly full English with a few other bits. Dinner was set menu and not very appealing with the result we found other places to dine for the two nights we were there.
Could be great with the right investment and management." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Paul Murray in the Bradt Guide says that it has recently been restored inside and out. Really? Must have been bad before. Well the stairs could do with a good cleaning and the removal of tattered and frayed carpet for a start!
Again Murry says "excellent food served in truly elegant dining room". Diningroom is interesting without being elegant. And as for food. Breakfast was again mainly full English with a few other bits. Dinner was set menu and not very appealing with the result we found other places to dine for the two nights we were there.
Could be great with the right investment and management." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
The G family
Finchley
"Bulawayo Club"
2 nights Arrived 6 Aug 2011
"An amazing time capsule of 1930s colonial Africa - all the atmosphere preserved yet modern comfort ensured. Lovely atmospheric rooms, in our case with an adjoining sitting room. Lots of pictures, memorabilia etc. to explore around the building which has a central open air atrium, a front porch overlooking the street and a old-style bar. On the quiet side.
Took a really good walking tour of the city and its variety of architecture with Paul Hubbard (an affiliate guide who is an expert on local history and archaeology). The owners, Sharon and Phillip, were very friendly and helpful. The food is fine but the menu doesn't vary much so you may well want to eat out too.
Overall really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Convenient of course if you're flying out of Bulawayo airport." See all these reviews: 14n in Zimbabwe
Took a really good walking tour of the city and its variety of architecture with Paul Hubbard (an affiliate guide who is an expert on local history and archaeology). The owners, Sharon and Phillip, were very friendly and helpful. The food is fine but the menu doesn't vary much so you may well want to eat out too.
Overall really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Convenient of course if you're flying out of Bulawayo airport." See all these reviews: 14n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
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