Wavell House is a gracious old home of unusual architecture, which has been converted to a private guest house. Modern style rooms, all en-suite, with desk and mini bar, own entrances on to large natural garden of indigenous trees and lawns. Price is for bed and breakfast but other meals may be ordered. Very suitable for small conference and events. Long stay apartments available, contact us directly for details.
I have stayed over several times and have grown quite fond of the place. The food, rooms and grounds are just lovely. Ideal for business stays and conveniently located in an area where one can also safely do early morning or evening walk/run exercises around the neighborhood.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ros Byrne, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much Byron for taking time to review Wavell House. Always a pleasure to host you. Best regards Ros
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We had a fantastic stay at Wavell House. The premises are gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed and the gardens are stunning. Ros was very responsive and helped us with airport pick up and transfer. Chef Steven was such a great cook, we really enjoyed trying local dishes. We would definitely come back here next time we visit Zimbabwe. Thank you Ros and team!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wavell House must be Harare’s best kept secret. It is a beautiful peaceful place to spend a few days or as we did a week . Ros and Nick provide excellent accommodation choices. We stayed in apartment 1 with a generous bed/ living space, a great kitchen and a spacious bathroom. Everything is done to a high standard. The garden is gorgeous with shady trees and a terrific pool. We self catered most of the time but had dinner prepared by their chef Steven which was very good.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â There is parking provided and the property is well secured
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Wavell House is an awesome place to stay within a tranquil environment in the heart of Harare. Accommodation is truly spectacular and every meal you have at this well managed facility is made loving hands. Thanks to all staff for making my stay feel like home away from home.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Ros Byrne, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 02 Apr 2024
Thank you Gary. We really appreciate the time you take to write a review for Wavell House. And we hope to see you back again one day. Kind regards Ros
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Wavell House is is our company's go-to for business trips to Harare. It's a cozy haven that instantly feels like home. The staff's warmth and attention to detail make every stay special. Convenient location, top-notch amenities – highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Ros Byrne, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 21 Nov 2023
Thank you Callan for taking the time to review Wavell House. We really appreciate your comment, and we know it is very helpful for future guests. We look forward to hosting you again. Best regards Ros
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This place is more than perfect. The room is beautiful, comfortable and absolutely everything you can dream of is there. The swimming pool is lovely and the garden is beautiful. The staff is friendly and dedicated. The food is excellent. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a little bit of calm.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ros Byrne, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 02 Apr 2024
Thank you Laurie. We really appreciate taking time to write a review for Wavell House. it was a pleasure to host you, and hope to see you back again one day?! Best wishes Ros
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Gorgeous gardens, delicious dinners on request, very comfortable accommodations with everything you might need. Definitely recommend a room with a separate entrance--have stayed in both and these are preferable. It's an oasis in the heart of harare. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ros B, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 07 Jun 2017
Thank you for your review. Our pleasure and much appreciated. Best wishes
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Lovely feel, comfy rooms, delicious food, and a great sense of warm and friendliness. Oh and in a stunning location! Nothing beats waking up and having a fresh, delicious breakfast looking over a few acres of grass as the sun comes up or coming back from the office and taking a stroll bare foot through the grass, drinking a beer and reading a book around the many trees.
I travel back and forth to Zimbabwe on a fairly regular basis (every 6 weeks or so) to support a charity. When I first started making this journey I stayed in all the major central hotels which are less that forgiving on ones body (and soul). I had the great fortune when a exacerbating twist of fate (the Chinese president visiting and local HIV/AIDS conference) meant every hotel was completely booked up. Wavell House was the last B&B that I rang and got their last room. Lest to say I have now never stayed anywhere else. Everyone who goes to Harare I recommend Wavell and have never had more positive responses.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ros B, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 02 Dec 2016
Thank you so much Guy for taking time to do a review of Wavell House. Really most appreciated. Kind regards Ros
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We were booked into the guest house by our company in Harare as it is close by. As a rule I dont like guest houses / B&Bs as they are often nothing more than a converted garge or granny flat. Whata pleasant surprise it was, large well appointed rooms, lovely garden and helpful staff. We did not make arrangements for dinner but Michelle offered to order in for us or drive us in her car to a local restaurant.
A good value for money stay and will use again when in Harare
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Rooms 1 and 2 are nicely positioned in the garden next to the pool
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Response from Ros B, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 12 Oct 2014
Thank you so much for your review Alan. I understand exactly what you mean about converted home feel. We do hope to avoid that and provide a professional service. We very much appreciate the time taken to write a review for Wavell House.
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Once in a while you come across an owner run and managed establishment that has all the normal things we expect like clean well kept buildings, sparkling pool, manicured gardens, comfortable rooms, well presented food, but, then on top of that is a hidden extra that is hard to define... it's that tingle in the air, a heightening of senses that leaves you feeling pampered, some would call it atmosphere, whatever way you want to put it, Wavell House has it. The place is very tastefully appointed with art, fabrics and furniture that come from Wavell House's sister companies owned and operated by Ros Byrne. So if you are taken with the feel of the place and you want to know more, studio tours can be arranged. You may want to bring an extra suitcase... Wavell House, worth a visit but be warned you would do well to plan for a day or two extra because I dare say you will not want to leave.
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Date of stay: October 2012
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ros B, Owner at Wavell House
Responded 05 Apr 2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Wavell House. Your comments are very welcome and we are pleased that the lodge, our service and premises met your expectations. It is also most useful to know that guests may appreciate other businesses and products affiliated with the lodge, which are of local interest. We are always happy to advise guests of our retail shop, located next to The Shop Cafe for a fine lunch.
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Hi Natasha. thank you for your enquiry. We do have availability but we do not accept children under 12 years. please advise the dates and the family details so we can advise if the rooms would work for you. We need to know requirements of beds, king or twins for example.
look forward to your reply.
best wishes
Rose Byrne
"I stayed in room 4 which is inside the main building. Although I could hear people having dinner in the dining room - it didn't bother me at all."
There are more places to choose from in the Harare area.
LOCATION
ZimbabweHarare ProvinceHarare
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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