★★ Two-star graded · Burnside, Bulawayo

Quiet comfort

A 26-room garden hotel in Burnside, one of Bulawayo's leafiest suburbs — air-conditioned rooms, warm hospitality and lovely gardens, close enough to reach everything that matters.

26Rooms
$30From, per night
8 minTo edge of town
40Seat dining room
★★ZTA graded

Welcome to Munda

The name Munda speaks of a cultivated field — a tended garden. That is exactly what we offer travellers to Bulawayo.

Set in Munda Township within the affluent suburb of Burnside, the hotel sits a short drive from the city centre yet feels a world away from its hustle. Officially graded two-star by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, it pairs inspected, dependable standards with mature gardens, air-conditioned rooms and unhurried service — an easy base for business or leisure.

Whether you're in town for meetings, passing through to the Matobo Hills, or simply after a restful night, you'll find honest comfort and fair rates — with no platform fee when you book with us directly.

Explore the rooms
The entrance to Munda Hotel in Burnside
Lovely gardens Room to breathe, on the quiet side of Bulawayo

Rooms & rates

Stay a night, or longer for less

Every room is air-conditioned, and on nightly stays you only pay for the A/C if you use it — add it to any nightly rate for $10. Free WiFi, tea & coffee, bottled water and a bar fridge come as standard. Choose the everyday Standard or the roomier Executive — or settle in by the month, all inclusive, from $300.

Staying a while?

Monthly rooms from $300 — all inclusive

Air-conditioning, WiFi, bottled water and daily housekeeping all included, with no add-ons. Ideal for contract workers, relocations and extended visits — and rates are open to negotiation for longer stays.

Enquire about monthly rates
Standard rooms at Munda Hotel
$30 / night

Standard Room

22 available · air-conditioned

  • Air-conditioning (pay if used)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free tea & coffee
  • Free bottled water (2×500ml)
  • Free bar fridge
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Comfortable double bed
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Secure on-site parking
  • Garden surrounds
Per night$30 / $40 with A/C
Monthly · 30+ nights$300 / all in

Trade Fair (ZITF) week: special rates apply — TBC. Please enquire early.

Reserve from $30
An Executive room at Munda Hotel
$40 / night

Executive Room

4 available · air-conditioned

  • Air-conditioning (pay if used)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free tea & coffee
  • Free bottled water (2×500ml)
  • Free bar fridge
  • Extra space & comfort
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Secure on-site parking
  • Garden views
Per night$40 / $50 with A/C
Monthly · 30+ nights$500 / all in

Trade Fair (ZITF) week: special rates apply — TBC. Please enquire early.

Reserve from $40

Monthly rates are per calendar month, all inclusive, and open to negotiation for longer stays. Weekly and other extended-stay rates on request.

More than a bed

Dine and unwind on site

Beyond a comfortable room, Munda Hotel is set up for the way people travel to Bulawayo — good meals fresh from our kitchen, and gardens to relax in.

01

Dining

An air-conditioned dining room seating up to 40 guests, with health-conscious meals prepared fresh. Breakfast through dinner, for guests and visitors alike.

02

Gardens & grounds

Mature, well-kept gardens and secure parking on a quiet Burnside street — the restful side of the city, yet minutes from the centre.

Celebrations & functions

Made for the moments that matter

From the biggest day of your life to the send-off of a loved one, Munda Hotel hosts it with care. Two air-conditioned conference rooms, a 40-seat dining room and mature gardens — all catered from our own kitchen and styled to suit the occasion.

Weddings Birthday parties Lobola & Roora Kitchen parties Baby showers Graduations Family fun days Corporate functions Year-end functions Church gatherings Memorial services
Enquire about your event
An event set up at Munda Hotel An event table setting at Munda Hotel

What guests say

Rated 4.3 on Google

4.3
★★★★☆

Across 167 Google reviews · Munda Hotel, Burnside

“Affordable accommodation in Bulawayo” — an easy, good-value base close to the shops and the city centre.

Tripadvisor review · 2016

A business traveller found Munda “very ideal” — quiet, convenient and easy to settle into after a long day.

Tripadvisor review · 2016

Guests regularly single out the calm, leafy gardens, the clean rooms and the warm welcome from the team.

A recurring theme in guest reviews
Read all 167 reviews on Google

Explore Bulawayo

A base for business and the bush

Burnside sits on the quiet southern edge of the City of Kings — minutes from town for meetings, on the doorstep of the Matobo Hills, and a comfortable base for trips out to Victoria Falls and beyond.

Matobo National Park near Bulawayo
Matobo National Park45 minutes south
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria FallsA short flight or day's drive
Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage
Chipangali Orphanage20 min · Gwanda road
City centre & CBDShops, banks, restaurants12 min
Hillside Dams ConservancyWalks, picnics, birdlife10 min
Natural History MuseumCentenary Park12 min
ZITF ShowgroundsTrade fair & exhibitions8 min
Tshabalala Game SanctuaryGame walks & cycling, on the Matobos road15 min
Chipangali Wildlife OrphanageRescued wildlife, on the Gwanda road20 min
Khami Ruins (UNESCO)World Heritage Site30 min
J.M. Nkomo Int. AirportBUQ35 min
Matobo National ParkRhodes' Grave, rock art, rhino45 min

Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and route.

Find us & book

Plan your stay

Send an enquiry and we'll confirm availability and hold your room. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us.

Munda Hotel · 19 Munda Drive
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Address19 Munda Drive, Burnside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Getting hereA quiet, leafy street in Burnside, with secure on-site parking.
Reception+263 29 224 4430
WhatsApp+263 77 440 3205
Emailinfo@mundalodge.com
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Officially graded Zimbabwe Tourism Authority · Two-star hotel
Munda Hotel Zimbabwe Tourism Authority two-star grading certificate
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Graded
Two-Star Hotel Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

No payment is taken here — we'll reply to confirm availability and hold your room.

Good to know

Common questions

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from the early afternoon and check-out is mid-morning. If you're arriving late or need a little flexibility, tell us when you book and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Is there secure parking?

Yes. We have secure on-site parking within the grounds, free for guests — so your vehicle stays safe throughout your stay.

Are the rooms air-conditioned?

Every room is air-conditioned. You only pay for the air-conditioning if you use it — add it for $10 a night, or simply take the base rate without it.

Do you offer WiFi and meals?

Free WiFi is available in every room and across the property, along with free tea, coffee and bottled water. Our air-conditioned dining room serves meals from breakfast through dinner, for guests and visitors alike.

Do you offer monthly or long-stay rates?

Yes. For stays of 30 nights or more we offer all-inclusive monthly rooms — from $300 for a Standard and $500 for an Executive. "All inclusive" means the air-conditioning, WiFi, bottled water and daily housekeeping are all bundled in, with no add-ons or hidden extras. It's a popular choice for contract workers, families relocating and anyone settling in for a while. These are our starting rates, and we're always open to negotiation — especially for longer stays — so message us with your dates and we'll work out something that suits you.

Do rates change during the Trade Fair?

Yes. During the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) week, held in Bulawayo each year, demand across the city is high, and our room rates for that period differ from our usual pricing. Those special rates are confirmed closer to the event. If you're planning to visit during ZITF, please enquire early — we'll confirm the rate, check availability and hold a room for you before the city fills up.

How do I book?

Book directly with us — call reception on +263 29 224 4430, or send your dates and room type by WhatsApp or email. Reception is staffed 24/7, so you can reach us at any hour; we just ask for a little patience if the team is attending to other guests. We'll confirm availability, hold your room, and let you know anything else you need — with no platform fees when you book directly with us.