Meikles Hotel
Location: Harare, Harare & Surrounds, Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
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Hotel Type: City, Business, Spa, Family, Conference, Leisure
No. of Rooms: 312
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Address
Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street
Harare
Zimbabwe
Southern Africa
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Meikles Hotel, Harare
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Overview
The Meikles Hotel is situated in the heart of the bustling city of Harare, Zimbabwe. This prestigious 5 star hotel is conveniently situated in the city's central business and shopping district overlooking the historical landmark Africa Unity Square and the colourful gardens. Located only 10 kilometers from the airport, the Meikles Hotel affords travellers easy access to many tourist attractions and activities, and is therefore ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
The prestigious Meikles Hotel is a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World, an exclusive hospitality organisation which represents some of the world's most acclaimed hotels, spas and resorts. This organisation exists to meet the needs of the discerning traveller and for a hotel to be recognized by this body, it needs to exceed every expectation and achieve exacting standards of excellence.
The professional and welcoming staff, the meticulous attention to detail, the grand piano being quietly played to guests relaxing over coffee and cakes, indulgent spa treatments and world-class facilities are all hallmarks of Harare's luxury hotel - The Meikles Hotel. As benefits of the Meikles' status as an international hotel, security is a top priority, with the hotel and its guests protected around the clock by electronic surveillance systems in all public areas, in room corridors, at exits and entrances and by uniformed and plainclothes security personal in and around the hotel.
The natural warmth of the Zimbabwean people is reflected in the welcome given to all guests by trained and experienced staff, many of whom have served the Meikles Hotel and its guests for long periods of time.
Facilities and services at the Meikles Hotel, Harare
The Meikles Hotel offers guests a range of world-class facilities and services, including:
- Business Centre situated on the ground floor, open 7 days a week
- Bureau de change - Kingdom Bank
- Car parkade
- Car rental service
- Complimentary daily newspaper
- Complimentary early morning tea / coffee and biscuit
- Computer points; modems and adapters
- 24 hour concierge service
- Currency exchange facilities
- Dentist
- Florist
- Gift shop
- Golf club membership
- Gym
- Hairdresser
- Health salon
- House doctor and medical air rescue service
- Safety deposit boxes
- Saunas
- Swimming pool
- Shopping mall
- VIP programme
- Tour desk / travel services desk
Accommodation at the Meikles Hotel, Zimbabwe
The Meikles Hotel offers discerning guests a choice of 306 rooms and suites, located in two luxurious multi-storey wings, each offering panoramic views of the African Union Square. Interconnecting rooms are available in the South Wing with inter-leading doors to create family suites. There are twelve floors of non-smoking rooms as well as rooms for guests with special physical needs. Guests may choose from Deluxe, Deluxe Park View, Club, Club Park View, Park Suite and Imperial Suite options, each elegantly designed to offer guests the ultimate in luxury.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
- In room safe
- Mini Bars
- Trouser Press
- Modem Points
Dining at the Meikles Hotel in Harare
The Meikles Hotel in Harare offers guests a culinary feast with a multitude of restaurants and bars. Guests may savour five star gourmet cuisine in the award-winning restaurant, La Fontaine. La Fontaine offers a full a la Carte service for lunch and dinner. With views over the Roof Top Garden and Africa Unity Square, the fresh and welcoming Pavillion Restaurant is the breakfast venue, offering a buffet-style meal for guests who enjoy either a Full English or Continental breakfast.
For guests wishing to enjoy a relaxed sundowner, or share a cocktail with friends, the Meikles Hotel's Explorer's Club, Can Can Cocktail Bar and Pool Deck Bar will be sure to satisfy and requirement.
Conferencing at the Meikles Hotel, Harare (Zimbabwe)
The Meikles Hotel offers a range of meeting rooms, varying in size, ensuring corporate clients to find the perfect venue for their conference.
Spa treatments at the Meikles Hotel
Bijou Massage and Beauty Salon at Harare's Meikles Hotel offers guests a range of rejuvenating treatments which include Swedish massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials.
Room Types
The 130 Deluxe Rooms at the five star Meikles Hotel, Zimbabwe, are ideal for business travellers in Harare. The Deluxe rooms are equipped with the space to conduct business, a twin or double bed and a bathroom with a bath and shower combination.
Guests may choose from South-Wing Deluxe Rooms or the North-Wing Deluxe Rooms. South-Wing Deluxe Rooms feature an "Out of Africa" theme complemented by rich Mahogany furnishings. North-Wing Deluxe Rooms are adorned with American fabrics in pastel blues, pinks and greens - perfectly accentuated by the Canadian Maplewood furnishings.
Guest amenities of the Deluxe room include:
- Mini bar
- In room safe
- Work area
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $220.00
Double Room: US $220.00
The 136 Deluxe Park View Rooms at the luxurious Meikles Hotel in Harare, zZmbabwe, are ideal for business and leisure travellers. The elegantly appointed Deluxe Park View Rooms with their sublime city views are tailored to the needs of the discerning traveller.
Guests may choose from South-Wing Deluxe Park View Rooms or the North-Wing Deluxe Park View Rooms. South-Wing Deluxe Park View Rooms feature an "Out of Africa" atmosphere complemented by rich Mahogany furnishings. The room is equipped with a space for guests to conduct business, a twin or double bed and bathroom with a bath/shower combination.
The North-Wing Deluxe Park View Rooms at the Meikles Hotel are adorned with American fabrics in pastel blues, pinks and greens - perfectly accentuated by the Canadian Maplewood furnishings.
Guest amenities of the Deluxe Park View room include:
- Mini bar
- In room safe
- Work area
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $240.00
Double Room: US $240.00
The tastefully appointed Club Rooms at the Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, come with all the trimmings a business traveller needs. Specifically designed for business travellers, the 9 double Club Rooms are situated on the 11th and 12th floors of the North Wing.
Embossed bathrobes and linen, Belgian chocolates, fresh flowers and fruit platters are some of the special extras provides in this room type. The butler presents a snack platter in the evening to guests. As a Club guest, travellers have exclusive access to the Club Lounge on the 11th floor where a private breakfast is served each morning. The Club Lounge is open during the day and in the evenings for private meetings or relaxation. It is here where guests find a small library, CD player, TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee facilities and bar service.
Early morning tea or coffee with the newspaper and breakfast are part of a memroable stay and as a Club guest one savour's the chance to enjoy a complimentary massage or beauty treatment at the Bijou Massage and Beauty Salon and free local telephone calls.
Guest amenities of the Club room include:
- Mini bar
- In-room safe
- Express laundry
- Work area
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Trouser press
- Personalised check-out
- Butler service
- VIP supplies
- Access to the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shoe shine
- Late departure (on availability)
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $280.00
Double Room: US $280.00
Meikles Hotel's tastefully appointed Club Park View Rooms provide spectacular city views and all the trimmings a business traveller needs. Specifically designed for business travellers, the twelve Club Park View Rooms are situated on the 11th and 12th floors of the North Wing affording an exceptional view of the city by day or night.
Some added extras available in this room type are embossed bathrobes and linen, Belgian chocolates, fresh cut flowers and fruit platters. The butler presents a snack platter in the evenings. As a Club Park View guest, visitors have exclusive access to Meikles Club Lounge on the 11th floor where a private breakfast is served each morning. The Club Lounge is open during the day and in the evenings for private meetings or relaxation. A small library, CD player, TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee facilities and bar service are available here.
Early morning tea or coffee with the newspaper and breakfast are part of a stay at the Meikles Hotel in Harare and as a Club Park View guest one will savour the chance to enjoy a complimentary massage or beauty treatment at the hotel's Wellness Centre and free local telephone calls.
Guest amenities of the Club Park View Room include:
- Mini bar
- In-room safe
- Express laundry
- Work area
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Trouser press
- Personalised check-out
- Butler service
- VIP supplies
- Access to the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shoe shine
- Late departure (on availability)
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $290.00
Double Room: US $290.00
The Park Suites at the Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, epitomise the hotel's style of grandeur and opulence. Guests are invited to indulge in spacious living and personalised service.
The 23 Park Suites are located in both the North and South Wings of the Meikles Hotel and feature a magnificent view of Africa Unity Square Gardens. Inspired by "Out of Africa" romance and elegance, the suites at the Meikles Hotel are spacious, light and the ideal location to wind down after a long day spent in meetings or exploring Harare.
Ideal for guests who value privacy, the lounges of the Park Suites are independent from the bedroom and sport a spacious bathroom with separate shower and bath. The north-facing suites also offer guests a private balcony. As a Park Suite guest, one is treated to five star service which includes breakfast each morning, embossed bathrobes and linens as well as Belgian chocolates, fruit platters, fresh cut flowers and snack platters in the evenings.
Guest amenities of the Park Suite include:
- Mini bar
- In-room safe
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Trouser press
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV in bedroom and lounge
- Butler service
- VIP suite supplies
- Express laundry
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $360.00
Double Room: US $360.00
The ultimate in comfort and luxury has been meticulously incorporated into the Imperial Suites of the Meikles Hotel, which feature fireplaces and private balconies.
Located on the top floors in the North Wing and overlooking Africa Unity Square Gardens, the two Imperial Suites are classically appointed with rich fabrics, chrysanthemum sprays and white asters and tasteful furnishings. The suites comprise of two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious lounge and dining room, three balconies and two separate entranceways.
From the embossed bathrobes and linen to Belgian chocolates and fruit platters, guests feel like royalty from the moment they step into the suite. Guests are welcome to enjoy early morning tea on their balcony while catching up on the latest news or watch the bustling city of Harare come to life or enjoy a night cap. As an Imperial Suite guest, travellers receive a snack platter in the suite each evening, breakfast each morning and a welcome gift from the General Manager.
Guest Amenities of the Imperial Suite include:
- Mini bar
- In-room safe
- Telephone
- Modem point
- Hairdryer
- Trouser press
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Satellite TV in bedrooms and lounge
- Butler service
- VIP suite supplies
- Express laundry
- Welcome gift
Today's Rate:
Single Room: US $810.00
Double Room: US $810.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
The La Fontaine Restaurant at Harare's Meikles Hotel offers full a la Carte service for lunch and dinner. La Fontaine offers an award-winning, five star dining experience and is a favourite amongst hotel guests and locals.
The a la Carte menu features a sumptuous array of appetizers, light meals, main meals, vegetarian options and decadent desserts. From oriental platters, aromatic curries, pan fried Kariba Tilapia, steak "Au Poivre" flambeed at the guest's table and chocolate mousse encased in a golden tulip basket, the menu is sure to delight even the most discerning of palates. The complimentary petit fours served after dinner perfectly round off an enchanting evening.
The restaurant serves an a la Carte, French cuisine and table d'hote menu. A pianist and Dinner Dance with the resident band is available every evening. Dress is smart casual.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
With views over the Roof Top Garden and Africa Unity Square, this welcoming restaurant at the five star Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, serves as the breakfast venue, offering a buffet-style meal for guests who enjoy either a Full English or Continental breakfast.
Guests are welcome to start their day with a veritable feast of fresh fruits, pastries, cold meats and hot dishes. Breakfast is served from 6.30am, making it the ideal venue for business travellers. The restaurant is open for breakfast until 10am for guests looking for a hearty meal before they head off for a day of exploration.
The Pavilion Restaurant and Terrace is open at lunchtimes when there are group bookings and is also open for dinner on special occasions. The dishes are varied and the popular buffet offers choice and quality at very competitive rates. Guests may choose from the carvery of the day, fresh salad bar, assorted grills and his wide variety of deserts.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Explorer's Club is Harare's highly regarded social meeting place, situated on the ground floor of Meikles Hotel and is adorned in warm 'Out of Africa' decor and echoes the hotel's rich heritage. Open daily, this is the ideal spot for locals and guests in search of an ice cold beer after a day of exploring or an informal venue for a business meeting. Dress requirement is collar and no open shoes.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Situated on the first floor of the Meikles Hotel in Harare, the Can Can Cocktail bar offers residents and guests a secluded spot for a drink before heading off to sample the delights on the Executive Chef's sumptuous menu. The dress code is smart casual.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
The Pool Deck Bar is located on the 14th floor of the South Wing and is exclusively reserved for hotel guests. Guests may take an invigorating dip in the crystal clear water, relax with a good book on one of the poolside loungers or toast the fading glow of the sun with a delicious cocktail. Light snacks, refreshing cocktails and a range of beverages are served at the Pool Deck Bar of the Meikles Hotel, Harare.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Guests are invited to experience the traditional excellence of sumptuous high tea in the Tea Lounge of the Meikles Hotel in Harare. The Tea Lounge is situated on the ground floor of the hotel and is a popular meeting venue for locals and hotel guests alike. Visitors may enjoy a light meal, breakfast pastries, bagels, scones and a selection of speciality teas and coffees.
Address: Cnr Jason Moyo & Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Spa
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Activities
Victoria Falls
Being one the most spectacular natural wonders of the world, the magnificent Victoria Falls is a must see while visitors are in Zimbabwe. 2.5 kilometres wide, every minute 550 million litres of water plunge 100 metres into a narrow chasm and the spray can be seen from 30 kilometres away. The locals call the mighty Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya" which means "the smoke that thunders" and its true power and beauty is best experienced from above. The "Flight of the Angels" light plane trip affords tourists a bird's eye view and a cruise up the mighty Zambezi River gives visitors a unique perspective. It is also possible to walk across to Zambia to view the Victoria Falls from the other side.
Domboshawa Rocks, Sam Levy's Village
Embark on an afternoon of shopping at Sam Levy's Village before heading off to Domboshawa Rocks - the homestead of the Zezuru clan in the Domboshawa area. Spend some time climbing the huge granite boulders and exploring the various caves which are spectacularly adorned with rock paintings. Many guests opt to take a sundowner hamper with them, which can be arranged beforehand, to end off their tour.
Bally Vaughan Game Park
Among the granite hills of the Enterprise Valley, Bally Vaughan Game Park is home to lush plains as well as heavily wooded highveld bush perfect for a day full of adventure. A 35 minute drive from the Meikles Hotel, Harare, a day at Bally Vaughan commences at the Bird and Game Sanctuary where one is taken on a conducted tour of the Wild Animal Orphanage.
It is here where one can see lion, serval cats, hyena, cheetah, leopard, many nocturnal animals and flocks of exotic and indigenous birds. After tea and scones on a granite kopje, with a spectacular view, comes the highlight of your day... an elephant ride. After the excitement, you will be driven to the Mubvinsi River, where you will board an 18-foot canoe for a leisurely hour gliding down the peaceful river admiring the many species of game and waterfowl. The canoe trip ends at the delightful tree-house, where guests will enjoy a delicious meal served with wine. You will spend the rest of the afternoon in an open-game viewing vehicle from which you will have the opportunity to spot game including buffalo, giraffe, eland, sable, kudu, blesbok, wildebeest, zebra, warthog and many species of the smaller antelope.
Other nearby attractions
The Meikles Hotel's location in the bustling city of Harare, Zimbabwe, affords travellers easy access to many attractions and activities. Overlooking the Africa Unity Square and the magical Jacaranda trail, nearby attractions include:
- National Gallery – 0.96 kilometres
- Queen Victoria Museum – 1 kilometre
- Royal Harare Golf Course - 1 kilometre
- City Botanical Park – 2 kilometres
- Mbare Market – 2.9 kilometres
- Country Club – 4 kilometres
- Reps Theatre – 4 kilometres
- Chapungu Sculpture Park And Village – 5 kilometres
- Patrick Mavros Silver Factory – 22.5 kilometres
- Lake Chivero Game Park – 25 kilometres
- Domboshawa Rocks And Bushmen Paintings – 37 kilometres
- Imire Game Park – 50.5 kilometres
- Pamuzinda Safari Lounge – 75.6 kilometres
- Tengenenge Sculpture Park/village – 85.3 kilometres
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The Bijou Massage and Beauty Salon at the Meikles Hotel in Harare offers guests a range of rejuvenating and relaxing treatments which include Swedish massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a relaxing swim in the Meikles Hotel's swimming pool which is located on the 14th floor.
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Fitness enthusiast are welcome to make use of the well-equipped gym, located at the Meikles Hotel.
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Conferences / Events
The Boardroom at the five star Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, is the perfect venue for small, intimate meetings, and can seat up to 20 business delegates.
The largest of the function venues at the Meikles Hotel, each conference room can accommodate respectively 100 and 200 delegates cinema style. Stewart 1 is 9 x 16,8 m in size and Stewart 2 is 14 x 16,m.
A particularly magnificent venue for a function on a warm summer night under the bright African stars is the hotel's Roof Top Garden, a haven of green lawns, flower beds and shrubs, nestled between the two wings of the Meikles Hotel and overlooking Africa Unity Square. This unique open air venue is able to accommodate 125 guests cinema style.
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The Balmoral conference venue at the Meikles Hotel can accommodate 30 delegates in cinema style seating. This venue is 8,8 x 9,6 m in size.
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The Edinburgh conference venue at the Meikles Hotel in Harare is able to accommodate 30 delegates cinema style, making it perfect for small meetings or break-away rooms. Edinburgh 1 & 2 is 6,75 x 12,8 m in size.
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These two event venues can accommodate 40 business delegates in cinema style seating, and is 6,75 x 13,40 m in size.
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The Windsor conference venues are 6,75 x 11,9 m in size and are able to accommodate 20 business delegates cinema style.
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The Mirabelle conference venue at the Meikles Hotel is 15 x 25 m in size and can accommodate 80 delegates cinema style.
Facilities
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Boardroom Facilities
- Bureau de Change
- Business Centre
- Conference venue
- Currency Exchange Facilities
- Garden Terrace
- Gift Shop
- Golf Club Membership
- Gym
- Hair salon
- Nearby golf course
- Restaurant
- Safety Deposit Boxes
- Sauna
- Secure Car Parkade
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- VIP Programme
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Car rental service
- Concierge services
- Daily newspaper
- Dentist and Doctor on call
- Dry cleaning service
- Florist services
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry services
- Medical Air Rescue Service
- Porters
- Room service
- Secure parking
- Tours & Transfers on Request
- Wake-up call
- Wellness & Beauty treatments
Useful Links
Accreditations
The five star Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, has won the prestigious Association of Zimbabwean Travel Agents (AZTA) award for Best City Hotel in Zimbabwe for an astonishing 15 consecutive years. This award is voted on the AZTA members and is based on feedback given to travel agents by their many clients across the world.
