8/10 Good
MK
10 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MK
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Sondela Guest House
3.5 star property
Travelers find peace by the pool at this guest house, while the on-site restaurant offers a thoughtful selection of global cuisine for diverse palates.
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Sondela Guest House offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers for relaxation. Guests love the charming garden. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The Shangrila restaurant serves local and international dishes.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
Room options
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Deluxe Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
- Garden view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Executive Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
- Garden view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Bulawayo is home to Sondela Guest House. The Nesbitt Castle and Khami Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Natural History Museum and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queens Sports Club or Barbourfields Stadium. Visit our Bulawayo travel guide
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234 Leopold Takawira Ave, Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province
What's nearby
- Natural History Museum9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Centenary Park10 min walk - 0.9 km
- City Hall2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Queens Sports Club3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Zimbabwe International Trade Fair3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
- Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.)24 min drive
Restaurants
- KFC Bulawayo City Centre2 min drive
- Cresta Churchill Hotel Bulawayo8 min drive
- Dickies Restaurant2 min drive
- tin cup20 min walk
- Horizon2 min drive
About this property
Sondela Guest House
Property highlights
At Sondela Guest House, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Shangrila, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
- An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
- Free self-parking
- Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff and barbecues
- A front desk safe, 1 meeting room and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Sondela Guest House include perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- 30-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
- Separate sitting areas, portable fans and daily housekeeping
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Living/dining area
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Roosters
- Shangrila
Things to do
- 24-hour pool access
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
Business services
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
Accessibility
- No lift
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 30-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
- Tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Air conditioning
- Electrical adapters
- Portable fan
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Property is also known as
Sondela Guest House Bulawayo
Sondela Guest House Guesthouse
Sondela Guest House Guesthouse Bulawayo
Frequently asked questions
Does Sondela Guest House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
Is Sondela Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sondela Guest House?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sondela Guest House?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sondela Guest House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sondela Guest House located?
Situated in Bulawayo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Centenary Park and Bulawayo Theatre. City Hall and Imbali Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Sondela Guest House Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
chaymaa
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, very charming house and a staff that is always trying to help you!
chaymaa
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021