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    Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge

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    #2 of 76 B&Bs / Inns in Harare
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    14 Jacana Drive Borrowdale, Harare Zimbabwe
    011 263 77 971 5297
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    Enjoy genuine and uncomplicated hospitality at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge, situated on a quiet and secure one acre property within the Golden Triangle of Harare’s Northern suburbs, a 10 minute drive from the centre of Harare. Come stay in one of our six newly decorated spacious bedrooms or self-contained Garden Cottage, each with it's own individual design, all en-suite and with patio doors that open onto verandas, overlooking a lush garden and swimming pool.
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    Property amenities
    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Pool
    Outdoor pool
    Free breakfast
    Airport transportation
    Fax / photocopying
    Massage
    Secured parking
    Free internet
    Wifi
    Internet
    Bar / lounge
    Breakfast available
    Breakfast buffet
    Complimentary tea
    Wine / champagne
    Taxi service
    24-hour security
    BBQ facilities
    Baggage storage
    Outdoor furniture
    Picnic area
    Sun umbrellas
    Private check-in / check-out
    Dry cleaning
    Laundry service
    Ironing service
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    Room features
    Pool view
    Non-smoking rooms
    Desk
    Housekeeping
    Safe
    Coffee / tea maker
    Cable / satellite TV
    Walk-in shower
    Bottled water
    Iron
    Private bathrooms
    Tile / marble floor
    Minibar
    Flatscreen TV
    Bath / shower
    Complimentary toiletries
    Hair dryer
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    Mid-range
    Languages Spoken
    English, Dutch
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    A Very Beautiful Oasis in Harare - Guest from Hong Kong
    I stayed in Jacana Lodge for four nights towards the end of a three-week trip across Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi. Located in a quiet embassy area of the city, the place was clean, service was great and breakfast was delicious with generous portions. I had no problems getting access to high-speed internet in both my room as well as in other parts of the establishment. Owner / manager Rian provided me with very useful advice about Harare and the neighbouring areas. In addition to the above, to my pleasant surprise, both my room and the lodge's common areas were tastefully decorated with authentic art pieces from not only Zimbabwe but also other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. There were also a lot more cable TV channels than what I had expected. Most of the time I tuned in to RTP Internacional since I had been learning Portuguese. I would highly recommend this place to future travellers visiting the city for either work or pleasure. P.S. I would love to upload the different photos that I took but somehow this website does not quite support HEIC format files. Hope this feature will be enabled by TripAdvisor in the future.…
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    Date of stay: October 2019
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    Great Guest Lodge
    This guest lodge is great, very clean and safe. The garden has amazing sculptures. I especially appreciate the solar system that keeps lights and power on during the long power cuts. Very friendly staff and owner. Highly recommend it.
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    Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
    Response from Wim L, General Manager at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge
    Responded 1 week ago
    Dear Guest, thank you so much for your wonderful review, this is highly appreciated by the whole Jacana Gardens team. It was a true pleasure to host you at our lodge and we are looking forward to welcome you again on your next visit to this beautiful country. Stay well and kind greetings, Rian
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    Very nice owners, beautiful rooms, interesting architecture
    We just stayed one night before we left Zimbabwe after 4 weeks of visit. Jacana Gardens was the best place to end our holidays. It was quiet, we had a good sleep, the owners, Rian and Wim were the bests hosts we met in Zimbabwe. Rian solves every problem and the house and garden shows, that she loves Zimbabwes artists. After a very good breakfast we had time to relax in the beautiful garden before we had to leave for our plane back home to Germany. Jacana Gardens is defintetely the best place to stay in Harare. If we come back to Zimbabwe, we will surely stay at this place again. Thank you Rian and Wim for your kind hospitality. May be we see us in Holland on a sailing boat. Martin and Jutta…
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    Date of stay: September 2019
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    Room Tip: We had room 7, it was perfect.
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    Response from Wim L, General Manager at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Dear Martin and Jutta, thank you so much for your wonderful review, this is highly appreciated by the whole Jacana Gardens team. It was a true pleasure to host you both at our lodge and we are looking forward to welcome you again on your next visit to this beautiful country. Stay well and kind greetings, Rian
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    Best price quality for sure in Harare
    Ideal for both pleasure or business trips. Wonderful & peaceful garden. Delicious breakfast. The host Rian is both discreet and efficient/helpfull when requested to solve a problem. Good WiFi and no power cuts. Located a little bit out of the city centre but a less than 5 min drive will bring you to a large shopping complex with several restaurants etc... Really the only lodge to consider in Harare……
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    Date of stay: July 2019
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    Room Tip: There's some rooms in the main building and some garden rooms.
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    Response from Wim L, General Manager at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Dear Jurgen, thank you so much for your wonderful review, this is highly appreciated by the whole Jacana Gardens team. It was a true pleasure to host you at our lodge and we are looking forward to welcome you again on your next visit to this beautiful country. Stay well and kind greetings, Rian
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    Amazing service!!!!!!
    Our little family group traveled from Jhb to Ethiopia and back on a amazing adventure that could have ended in a uncomfortable situation when we returned via Zimbabwe. Fortunately for us we found Rian @ Jacana Gardens. We had no USD , no Zim bonds and no cards worked in Zimbabwe. We also had practically no fuel. The four places we went to before Jacana , just shook their heads and said sorry we cant help , but welcome to Zimbabwe and we hope you have a lovely stay . Arriving at Jacana and seeing the luxurious surrounds and rooms we assumed that this high end lodge will have no time for our sorry story. We where dead wrong! Rian gave us the warmest welcome , listened to our sorry story and started finding solutions off the bat! First she made sure we had something to eat after our long ordeal @ 11pm in the night. Then she showed us to our awesome , stylish ,comfortable and well equipped rooms for a great nights rest. In the morning after a great sleep and hot shower we where treated to a scrumptious breakfast. Rian had by this time come up with a easily workable payment solution for Jacana's very reasonable room rates even at our South African standards , furthermore , she had arranged enough fuel for us to continue on our journey. Rian saved the day and spoiled us in all regards. We can highly recommend Jacana Gardens as a world class guest lodge with service exceeding expectations. Thank you Rian for your amazing hospitality!…
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    Date of stay: July 2019
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    Response from Wim L, Owner at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Dear Cherie, thank you so much for your wonderful review, this is highly appreciated by the whole Jacana Gardens team. It was a true pleasure to host you all at our lodge and we are looking forward to welcome you again, maybe on your next visit to this beautiful country (under better circumstances :-)), or maybe in Knysna :-). Stay well and kind greetings, Rian
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    $89 - $164 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    ZimbabweHarare ProvinceHarare
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    7
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge
    Which popular attractions are close to Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Nearby attractions include Thetford Game Reserve (2.4 miles), Sam Levy's Village (2.0 miles), and Tamba Tamba (4.7 miles).
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    What are some of the property amenities at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
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    Which room amenities are available at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Top room amenities include a minibar, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
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    What food & drink options are available at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
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    Is parking available at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
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    What are some restaurants close to Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Conveniently located restaurants include Organikks, Amanzi Restaurant, and Sabai Thai.
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    Are there opportunities to exercise at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
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    Does Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge have an airport shuttle?
    Yes, Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
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    Are any cleaning services offered at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
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    Which languages are spoken by the staff at Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge?
    The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Dutch.
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