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The best areas to stay in Harare are the northern suburbs like Borrowdale and Highlands, known for their residential character and convenient amenities.

Borrowdale is a desirable suburb offering a range of accommodations, from boutique hotels to guesthouses designed for longer stays. It features the Borrowdale Village Walk, a well-known shopping center with various shops, restaurants, and cafes. This area is particularly well-suited for families due to its spacious properties, access to green spaces, and a generally relaxed environment.

Highlands is another excellent northern suburb, often chosen by business travelers and those seeking a more upscale residential experience. It's characterized by tree-lined streets and larger properties. The area provides easy access to the city center while maintaining a quiet setting.

Two of the best hotels in Harare that travelers consistently recommend are Amanzi Lodge and Willow Lodge.

The 5-star Amanzi Lodge, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is highly praised for its comfortable and clean rooms, excellent breakfast, and great food. Guests also appreciate its quiet location and great service.

Another top recommendation is the 4.5-star Willow Lodge, which boasts an impressive 9.8 rating. Travelers frequently highlight its spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds, delicious food, and super helpful staff. The lodge also offers complimentary breakfast, including English breakfast, and a convenient 24-hour airport shuttle service.

For families traveling to Harare, excellent options include the Monomotapa Hotel, Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd, and the Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre.

The 3.5-star Monomotapa Hotel, with a 7.8 rating, offers a pool, child-friendly window design, and complimentary cribs and rollaway extra beds. Families can also take advantage of the kids' meal options and onsite babysitting services. For convenience, a 24-hour airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available. It is also well-located, being just 0.2 miles from Harare Gardens and 0.9 miles from the National Museum.

Another highly-rated choice is the 3-star Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd, boasting an impressive 9.0 rating. This hotel provides a pool and complimentary supervised childcare, along with free onsite babysitting services. Guests can also enjoy a free breakfast, including a full English breakfast.

The 4.5-star Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre, rated 7.4, is also a great family-friendly option. It features a pool and a dedicated children's pool, as well as a playground for children. Onsite babysitting services are available for parents. This hotel is conveniently located just 0.2 miles from the Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences and 0.4 miles from the National Museum. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Harare

For the best 5-star hotels in Harare, consider Amanzi Lodge, Ballantynes Lodge, and Sandalwood Lodge.

Amanzi Lodge, with a 5-star rating and an exceptional 9.6 review score, offers comfortable and clean rooms with air conditioning and premium bedding. Guests consistently praise the excellent breakfast, great food, and great service. The lodge also features onsite outdoor tennis facilities and is situated in a quiet location.

Another excellent choice is Ballantynes Lodge, a 5-star hotel with an outstanding 9.8 rating. This lodge provides luxurious amenities such as Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, and bathrobes. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary full breakfast and the option of a private chef.

Sandalwood Lodge, also a 5-star property with a 9.2 rating, provides premium bedding and rainfall showerheads for a comfortable stay. For added convenience, the lodge offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service and early check-in options. Find more luxury hotels in Harare

There is one all-inclusive hotel in Harare, the Highlands Lodges and Apartments.

The Highlands Lodges and Apartments offers an all-inclusive stay, ensuring a worry-free experience for guests. Travelers can enjoy amenities such as a pool with umbrellas, a children's pool, and a 24-hour outdoor pool. The hotel also provides 24-hour room service, designer toiletries, premium bedding, and rainfall showerheads in its accommodations. For a top-class stay, private chef and champagne service are available. Guests have praised the rooms as new and clean, and parking as easy. See more all-inclusive resorts in Harare

For the best spa hotels in Harare, consider the Amanzi Lodge, Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, and Ezulwini Villa Hotel.

The 5-star Amanzi Lodge, with an exceptional 9.6 rating, offers an extensive spa experience with hot stone massage, body treatments, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, body wraps, body scrubs, facial treatments, and manicures and pedicures. Guests consistently praise the comfortable and clean rooms, excellent breakfast, great food, quiet location, and great service.

The 4-star Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, rated 8.4, features a full-service spa with massage, sauna, Swedish massage, facial treatments, reflexology, and manicures and pedicures available daily. Guests frequently mention the friendly staff.

Another excellent option is the 4.5-star Ezulwini Villa Hotel, which has an 8.2 rating. Its full-service spa offers onsite treatments daily, including massage, with dedicated massage treatment rooms. See all spa hotels in Harare

For hotels in Harare that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Amanzi Lodge, Bronte Hotel, Willow Lodge, Pemabwe, and Malcolm Lodge.

The 5-star Amanzi Lodge, with an excellent 9.6 rating, offers a free full breakfast and free WiFi. Guests consistently praise its comfortable and clean rooms, excellent breakfast, and quiet location. The lodge also provides a 24-hour airport shuttle and free self-parking.

The 4-star Bronte Hotel, rated 9.0, provides a free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. It features an outdoor pool with sun loungers. This hotel is conveniently located just 0.5 miles from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and Harare Gardens. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff and the nice pool.

Another excellent option is the 4.5-star Willow Lodge, boasting an outstanding 9.8 rating. This lodge offers a a free English breakfast and free WiFi. Travelers appreciate the spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and delicious food. A 24-hour airport shuttle and free self-parking are also available.

The 3.5-star Pemabwe, with a 9.4 rating, includes a free continental breakfast and free WiFi. It is located 0.3 miles from the Avondale Flea Market and 1.2 miles from the National Botanic Gardens. This hotel is praised for its friendly and professional staff.

Finally, the 4-star Malcolm Lodge, rated 9.8, provides a free full breakfast and free WiFi. Guests often highlight the great breakfast and friendly staff. It also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle and free self-parking. Find more hotels with free breakfast in Harare

For top pet-friendly hotels in Harare, consider the Mt Pleasant BnB and the Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd.

The 4-star Mt Pleasant BnB, rated 8.8, is a highly-rated option where pets stay free and are permitted. It offers food and water bowls for your companions and boasts an early check-in option. Guests frequently mention the clean rooms, and it is conveniently located just 1.1 miles from the Arundel Village Shopping Centre.

Another excellent choice is the 3-star Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd, which holds a 9.0 rating. This hotel is also pet-friendly and features a dedicated dog exercise area and a litter box. Guests can enjoy a complimentary English breakfast during their stay. See more pet-friendly hotels in Harare

For the best budget hotels in Harare, consider the Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd, Grosvenor House, and Cresta Lodge - Harare.

The 3-star Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast Ltd has a 9.0 rating and offers complimentary breakfast, including English breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Guests also benefit from free toiletries and a 24-hour airport shuttle service.

Another excellent option is the 3-star Grosvenor House, boasting an impressive 9.6 rating. This hotel provides free WiFi, complimentary breakfast with an English option, free self-parking, and an outdoor pool for relaxation.

The 3-star Cresta Lodge - Harare, rated 8.2, is also a good choice. It offers free toiletries, a 24-hour airport shuttle, free WiFi, and free self-parking for cars, RVs, buses, and trucks. This hotel is conveniently located just 0.8 miles from the Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre, and customers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive staff and the nice restaurant. View all budget hotels in Harare

For a romantic getaway in Harare, couples should consider Pemabwe or the Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles.

The 3.5-star Pemabwe, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers a tranquil setting with amenities like a fireplace, free breakfast, and free WiFi. It is conveniently located just over a mile from the National Botanic Gardens, great for a leisurely stroll. Guests consistently praise the friendly and professional staff and excellent service.

Another excellent choice is the 4-star Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, rated 8.4. This hotel provides a luxurious experience with features such as suites, a poolside bar, a private pool, and deep soaking bathtubs. Its central location places it within half a mile of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and Harare Gardens, making it ideal for exploring the city's cultural attractions. See all romantic hotels in Harare

For hotels in Harare near Harare Gardens, consider the Bronte Hotel, Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, N1 Hotel Samora Machel Harare, and N1 Hotel Rotten Row Harare.

The 4-star Bronte Hotel, with a 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just half a mile from Harare Gardens. This hotel offers a pool, free buffet breakfast, and complimentary toiletries. Guests consistently praise the friendly and charming staff, the nice pool, and the good breakfast.

Another excellent option is the 4-star Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, rated 8.4, which is also located just 0.6 miles from Harare Gardens. This hotel provides family-friendly amenities such as cribs, babysitting services, and connecting rooms. It also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle.

The N1 Hotel Samora Machel Harare, a 3-star hotel with an 8.4 rating, is located half a mile from Harare Gardens. Guests frequently highlight its excellent and convenient location, as well as the friendly and warm service from the staff. It also offers free WiFi and free self-parking.

Finally, the 3-star N1 Hotel Rotten Row Harare, rated 8.8, is another good choice, situated 0.6 miles from Harare Gardens. This hotel provides free WiFi and secured self-parking, and its staff are often described as amazing by guests.

The best time to go to Harare is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, with July and August offering particularly pleasant conditions.

During these months, the weather is generally sunny and warm, with cooler evenings, making it comfortable for exploring the city's outdoor attractions. The reduced rainfall also means clearer skies and more consistent conditions for day trips to nearby wildlife areas or national parks.

Travelers who prefer milder temperatures for sightseeing will find July and August ideal. The lower humidity during this period also contributes to a more comfortable experience, especially when visiting sites like the National Botanic Gardens or the Domboshava rocks.

For visitors interested in wildlife viewing, the dry season is also prime time, as animals tend to congregate around water sources, making them easier to spot.

Harare offers several areas for nightlife, each with a distinct character.

Borrowdale is known for its upscale restaurants and lounges, many of which feature live music on weekends. You'll find establishments offering craft cocktails and a more refined setting here.

Newlands has a concentration of bars and pubs that cater to a mixed crowd. It's a good place for casual drinks and often features places with outdoor seating.

The city center, particularly around Samora Machel Avenue, has a number of hotels with attached bars and casinos, offering a more formal entertainment option. There are also a few traditional pubs in this area.

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