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Lodge at The Ancient City

★★ 1 Shepherd's Plot, Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo, Masvingo, ZW

9 guest rating· 50 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the outdoor pool or relax on private balconies while enjoying complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Culinary Delights

Feast on international cuisine at the elegant Summershed restaurant and unwind at the bar/lounge with your favorite drink.

Convenient Location

Located just a short drive from attractions like Great Zimbabwe National Monument and Lake Mutirikwi, experience the best of Masvingo during your stay at Lodge at The Ancient City.

Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the enchanting surroundings of Masvingo!

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 3 · Double bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free cribs/infant beds

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels and bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Electric kettle

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch plasma TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels and bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Ceiling hoist</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Single Room

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch plasma TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Double bed, Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Electric kettle

<p><strong>2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch plasma TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels and bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Room

Sleeps 2 · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch plasma TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels and bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Ceiling hoist</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 2× Double bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Balcony with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels and bathtub or shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location

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1 Shepherd's Plot, Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo, Masvingo, ZW

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say950 reviews

Beautiful hotel in lovely setting.

10.0

Extremely spacious and comfortable room in a lovely setting. Very friendly, helpful staff. Not many guests but slightly off-season. Would warmly recommend this place as a comfortable option at Great Zimbabwe full of character. Slightly over-priced food, but worth it for the quality of setting, staff and facilities.

ANDREW · 2024-11-12

Guest review

10.0

Amazing staff. The lodge design and accommodations are incredible

Jerome · 2024-09-13

Amazing architecture! Impressive-looking!

8.0

This lodge is amazing. If you were to build a castle in Africa, it would be like this. This establishment is on the scale of European castles but in an African style - made to mimic the nearby Great Zimbabwe ruins. The architecture is impressive with its high ceilings and everything on a grand scale, with many stone walls built among the boulders that are characteristic for this part of the country. Even the individual rooms are palatial in size. We chose to eat dinner at the lodge's restaurant on the night we stayed there. It was a bit pricey but in line with what you would pay at a higher-end lodge like this. However, the atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit awkward. It was in a huge room, and our family wasn't sure if we should engage in conversation because the atmosphere felt like we had to be hushed. The service was excellent, but the wait staff hovered in the corner and watched us while we ate - kind of creepy and part of why we didn't want to talk much (we felt like they were listening to everything we said). The general manager greeting us a couple times and wanting to engage in conversation was a bit too much and added to the creepiness factor of the staff here. This place has great amenities and spaces - a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor bar areas for watching the sunset, seating areas inside and outside in the rooms. The only thing lacking seemed to be the choice of stations on the TV.

Stephen · 2024-08-17

Guest review

8.0

The architecture of the buildings was sensational as were the surrounding gardens and overall integration of the lodge into the natural geological rock features. The lodge has a ‘wow factor’ was a standout place to stay. The menu and food could be improved to match the their aspects of the lodge.

Alan · 2024-05-12

Guest review

10.0

Very spacious rooms, nicely decorated. Super pleasant staff and delicious food. Memory and Chimms were very nice to us

Sandra · 2024-01-15

Guest review

8.0

Nice resort fare a family weekend getaway. Beautiful architecture and excellent customer service. Menu and pricing can be updated a bit to get the hotel to a five star rating. ie. no wine menu, instant coffee to barista made coffee. Very minor cosmetic changes to make the last mile.

Nyasha · 2024-01-05

Good to know

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant