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Ballantynes Lodge is a beautiful family run Guest Lodge located in the Golden Triangle of Harare, offering Luxury Accommodation. We have 17 luxury double/twin rooms, all boasting modern amenities and en suite bathrooms. Every room has heating and air-conditioning. A continental breakfast is served everyday as well a substantial hot breakfast meau. Dinner is served as a three course meal, however, you may have 1 or 2 courses if you wish. We are very proud of our home style cuisine and we advocate healthy cooking. We now boast an honesty bar overlooking a beautiful infinity swimming pool as well as a spacious gym and sun deck upstairs. We are within walking distance from Ballantyne Shopping Centre and a two minute drive from Sam Levy's Village. Ballantyne Park is a very quiet area where it is safe to walk or jog.
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I can’t speak more highly of Ballantyne’s Lodge. It was my first visit to Zimbabwe and stayed at the Lodge for 8 nights whilst on a business trip
The whole team are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble for them. From the moment you arrive, to the time you leave you are looked after and made to feel very comfortable . I loved the concept of the Lodge and it has such a relaxing vibe . The breakfast is freshly cooked to order and the evening meals delicious Thanks very much for looking after me and please can I have the same room when I return later in the year 😁
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled on business
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I’m a British engineer and stay in hotels all the time worldwide. This place is “cool” with excellent management and staff with a huge sense of humour which during these nasty lockdown times really cheers up ones day.
Their “ honesty bar” is well stocked with great SA wine, local and international beer. Breakfast can be healthy or you can get a super full English with poached eggs, sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast , marmalade to help ones diet along haha. The chefs do some excellent home cooked food for evening meals if requested. Steaks, fish, oxtails ( that’s a cracking dish ) or more lighter cuisine and salads. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and great for courting couples, small business meetings and they have a private party room where you can let your hair down on special occasions. It was winter during my 5 week stay and 8 C at night - rooms have aircon and the lounge areas have open hearth fires to keep your tootsies warm. Room maids are efficient and rooms immaculately cleaned. They pay attention and know when you are in or out. No knocks on the door just as your dipping your toes into the bath or taking a shower. Compared to my usual 4 star ish city hotels I stay in I preferred this. You can hear a pin drop at night and get truly great comfortable accommodation. There’s a small supermarket nearby and some restaurants and if you get really stuck without transport they’ll run you down to the shop or bank. Marvellous. Cheers to all of you running the place. A credit to the hospitality industry !!! Andy S
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Date of stay: July 2021
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I am a traveler who traveled and is traveling across our planet, Balentine Lodge is one of the best places I ever stayed. The setup, the location, the atmosphere, and foremost the staff and the owner Shirely. I stayed there for over two and a half weeks and the reply to all my requests was always yes and it included a smile. It was a home away from home in the true sense of it. To top it all is the food the two chefs are fantastic and the food is fresh and tasty either for breakfast or for dinner. There is only one place to stay in Harare and it's Balentine Lodge. Thank you Shirelly and the staff, I miss you all already!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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I have used this fantastic lodge many times over the past 12 months for business visits. From day one I have been treated like a returning family member from all the staff. The rooms are all unique and very comfortable. The food is of a good standard and they always pull out all the stops to cater for my particular needs. If I ever visit Harare for pleasure I would most definitely stay there. Thank you Stephanie and all your wonderful staff.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Had another very enjoyable stay at Ballantynes Lodge, the team is dedicated to make your stay comfortable and relaxing in a beautiful and cozy environment. Special words for the chefs and team in the kitchen, the breakfast and dinner are healthy with diversity and always delicious. There is a sentence on a wall above the front door in the lobby that says" Arrive as a guest and leave as friend" - this is so true.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ballantynes Lodge, Owner at Ballantynes Lodge
Responded 06 Dec 2022
Thank you for your kind review Sophie! We so loved having you with us and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our food!
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The lodge was a warm and welcoming place to stay, beautifully created surroundings, real coal fires to warm the air and very friendly helpful staff. The food is fantastic, and quickly served on request. The rooms are spacious and decorated to a high quality. The bed is huge and very comfy - I slept very well there. Highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking for a place to stay in Zim!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ballantynes Lodge, Owner at Ballantynes Lodge
Responded 27 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for this lovely review Sarah! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we are already looking forward to having you back ;)
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The place is real good, cool and well oraganized, enjoyed the service and hospitality of the people, Nice food with available drinks in place, nice place for morning and evining Gym warmup, the experience is real deifferent ! we didint have transport but good arrangement you have made us feel like we are at home, available cars any time when we are in need. Thanks very much
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Ballatynes is a beautiful place to stay. An amazing combination of homeliness with a sense of luxury and all the benefits of a hotel- I am not sure I have have found such good blend of both these things anywhere in the world after travelling a great deal. The staff are kind in every way. We were cooked for and served by a really great chef. Self services drinks of most kinds available. The staff respond to any request promptly and with care. The layout is really restful with all sorts of comfortable nooks to nestle away in. The rooms are quiet and comfortable and, for us crucially have nice thick curtains for a dark room at night. Cannot recommend enough.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ballantynes Lodge, Owner at Ballantynes Lodge
Responded 18 May 2023
This review has honestly made my day! I am so grateful that we were able to have you with us and to have been able to have given you a lovely stay. Thank you for choosing to become part of our Ballantynes family and please don't hesitate to hurry back!
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An amazing little gem of a retreat. Set in a quiet residential area with beautiful gardens and the most welcoming people. It feels less like a hotel and more like being welcomed in to stay with friends. The chef is incredible and you honestly feel as though you’ve known the guys all your life. Beautiful rooms too which are well maintained and stocked with everything you will need. I can’t wait to go back.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ballantynes Lodge, Owner at Ballantynes Lodge
Responded 06 Dec 2022
Michael, we miss you already! Thank you for joining our ever-growing Ballantynes family and we can't wait to have you back too! :)
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Wonderful, friendly and efficient staff. Beautifully decorated room, clean and comfortable. Stephanie ensured all transfers were booked and on time making business travel in Harare a pleasure. Highly recommended for anyone travelling to Harare.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ballantynes Lodge, Owner at Ballantynes Lodge
Responded 04 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review Karen! It was an immense pleasure having you with us and I'm so glad everything went smoothly. Come back soon! :)
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We are so happy to be welcoming you to our beautiful lodge.
Please kindly let me know who your booking is under
We are the next door suburb to Borrowdale, so it should only take you between 5 and 10 minutes.
We have a driver who can take you if you wish.
Let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Dear Tara
Yes we do offer dinner upon request during the week and during the weekends. There is no set check in time, you are able to check in at any time. However, reception closes at 8pm so should you check in after 8pm our night guard will escort you in and check you in to your room. Check out time is 10am, however we are also flexible depending on what time the next guest will be checking in.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
Robyn and the Ballantynes Team
Dear Natasha
Thank you for your enquiry. We are pleased to inform you that we do have availability over your requested dates. We do not have apartments on our property, we offer twelve double luxury rooms which are all en suite. We charge USD180 for a single room including bed and breakfast and USD220 for a double room including breakfast. For further information and if you would like to make a reservation you can visit our website.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards - The Ballantynes Team
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PRICE RANGE
R 3,392 - R 3,683 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ZimbabweHarare ProvinceHarare
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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