Does Lodge at The Ancient City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at The Ancient City?

As of 2025/8/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at The Ancient City on 2025/8/16 start from NT$3,730, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lodge at The Ancient City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge at The Ancient City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at The Ancient City?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Where is Lodge at The Ancient City located?

Situated in Masvingo, this lodge is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Great Zimbabwe National Monument and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Great Zimbabwe Museum. Lake Mutirikwi is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away.

Lodge at The Ancient City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

2024/9/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff. The lodge design and accommodations are incredible

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hans-Michael

2023/5/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Marvellous view, very nice surrounding

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

2024/1/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

2024/11/12

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in lovely setting.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

2024/5/12

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2023/11/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

There was a strong chemical smell in the room. I think from what they used to treat the beams. The food was ok. Staff service was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

2023/5/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Parking was too far from the lodge rooms

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nyasha

2024/1/5

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

2024/12/12

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

2024/8/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing architecture! Impressive-looking!

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

2024/5/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A very nice place where to stay for enjoying both Great Zimbabwe National Monument and Lake Mutirikvi (bikes free on request). Staff is efficient and helpful, premises and individual lodges are great, clean and comfortable. Food is tasteful and the swimming pool provides a nice view on the surroundings

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

2024/2/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

2023/10/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night visit to Great Zimbabwe

This place has a unique setting and design for every room. Every detail considered. Bar and restaurant area are dramatic and superb. It is half an hours drive from Mavingo but hotel were happy ton organise car and driver to help us throughout our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Keith

2023/9/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smart

2023/7/5

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kundai Andrew

2022/12/31

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Johannes

2022/12/24

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location, great architecture, spacious rooms, good food, some of the amenities look a bit tired, but overall to be recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2021/6/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular

This was my second stay at The Lodge at The Ancient City - I returned because I found the location and facilities spectacular. Service was friendly and food was also tremendous this time - as a vegetarian, my preferences were taken care of. I will return again and highly recommend this wonderful lodge!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2021/4/9

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The lodges are unique with a great potential to recover when Covid 19 goes down. I didn't like the fact that paying residents were kicked out because there was an outside Birthday on Saturday and the noise was terrible. The amenities paying residents were supposed to stay by the pool side was reserved for a noisy outside Birthday Party. The meals could have been better especially for vegans when the lodge were informed about the person. Best not to go for full-board because the meals didn't match the price being paid

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chief

2020/3/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything about the property especially when it rained

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2020/3/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

What an amazing place!!! Food is really good, rooms and beds are very comfortable and set in a beautiful location with some stunning architecture. Two problems though, their location on google maps is incorrect and it was a struggle to find the property. They need to update the property address. Also, I had no hot water!! Not good.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gunther, Australia

2020/1/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a great experience! Staff accommodated our late check in and early check out. Warm reception and an amazing room!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clive

2020/1/6

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rumbi

2020/1/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very well maintained property. The rooms are exceptionally clean and so refreshing! Beautiful views, trees and relaxing atmosphere. However, the food was underwhelming. Not much variety on the menu. A little bit of planning from the chef and seasoning can transform their meals. The drinks and meals are overpriced.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/1/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Inget vatten i toaletterna/dusch. Televisionerna fungerade inte. Få alternativ på menyn. Inget halal/kosher alternativ.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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