Matobo Hills Lodge

Such an amazing location and built to fit in perfectly with the rocks of Matopos. The pool, dining and bar area are exceptional with outstanding views of the Matobo hills. We were there in the winter so spent time inside the bar but the floor to ceiling windows allowed us to still take in the view of the hills surrounding us. The rooms are very spacious allowing us to spread out and relax. The view from our bed was also amazing allowing us to drink coffee in bed in the morning and look out over the hills. While it seemed not all the staff were very knowledgeable of the park and what there was to offer, they were all very friendly. The food was very good with the smiliest chef I've ever met. She came out after dinner to ask us how our food was and was very accommodating making us packed lunches for our day trips at a very reasonable rate.

My excitement about revisiting Matopos, a place I hadn't seen since my teenage years, quickly turned to apprehension as we entered the park. As we made our way to Matobo Hills Lodge, the condition of the roads made the drive terrifying. I was surprised to learn from the organizers that the lodge hadn't provided any warning about the road conditions. Adding to the adventure, we gave a ride to an elderly woman at the gate. While she was helpful with directions initially, she eventually directed us to turn left instead of right, resulting in a detour to her gate. We all suspected she knew the road was closed in that direction and simply wanted a ride. While we laughed about it later, this could have been avoided if the lodge had sent a guide to escort us. With a bus full of people and limited network access, providing an escort from the main gate seems essential. Upon arrival, I was disappointed that there wasn't even a simple welcome drink, especially after such a challenging journey. A refreshing beverage would have been a nice touch. The lodge itself is beautiful, with a peaceful atmosphere that was truly calming. The accommodations were also lovely. My only suggestion is that rooms be aired out before guests arrive. I suspect the recent rains may have made the thatched roofs take longer to dry, resulting in a musty smell in the rooms. This seemed to affect my voice initially, but airing the room out did help. The Wi-Fi connection was good in the main areas, but we later discovered it wasn't available in the rooms. While I was initially frustrated, I eventually appreciated the opportunity to disconnect for a few hours each day. I did have trouble purchasing drinks because the card machine wasn't working. Perhaps a more reliable Wi-Fi service, like Starlink, would be beneficial, especially since many international travelers rely on card payments. The staff, however, was fantastic. They were attentive, polite, and readily met all our requests. Overall, I had a wonderful time at Matopo Lodge and hope to return in the future.

Good day, I had an amazing time, compliments to the chef and the amazing bar tender I forgot to get his name. However I have to put it across that your receptionist Mclian or something is very unprofessional, thats my honest review. I was made to feel uncomfortable as a guest, proposing love to a guest who is there for a retreat and being persistent in his approach is just unprofessional, he needs to do better. I felt violated as a woman in so many ways i can’t type.Overrral I had a great time, hoping to come back in August.

The entire stay was amazing, beautiful setting, the food was absolutely scrumptious, the staff are excellent….. everything was perfect!! Thank you!!

One of the Top 10 most beautiful places in the world. Our tour guide, Valentine, was incredibly knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I hope to connect with him again. We have some incredible photos to share. I highly recommend him. We saw Rhino, Kudu, Baboons, A Black Mamba, Small Spotted Gennet, Bush Bock, Guinea Foul, and much more. He took us to see over 10,000 year old bushman carvings, he and taught us about plant life that is unique to that region of the world. Oh yes, don't forget to enjoy the majestic sunrise!

This is an amazing venue in the heart of the Matobo Hills national park. The rooms are organised in individual traditional African roundhouses and are very comfortable. The service was excellent and the food outstanding. We used the hotel guide JJ as our safari guide and particularly enjoyed multiple sitings of majestic white rhino. The Klipspringers even visited my roundhouse one evening at dusk. Unfortunately the pool was emptied for repair when I visited. A campfire was lit each evening.