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Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

With a stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, you'll be in a national park, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this lodge include wedding services and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Gwango Elephant Lodge

Hwange National Park, Dete,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2014
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Airport transport - pickup (surcharge)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free full breakfast

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Gwango Elephant Lodge offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.

Gwango Elephant Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Giraffe Lounge - This lobby lounge serves breakfast and light fare.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

No front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Advance notice recommended for guests arriving by car

Hotel Names

  • Gwango Elephant Lodge Dete
  • Gwango Elephant Lodge
  • Gwango Elephant Dete
  • Gwango Elephant
  • Gwango Elephant Lodge Dete
  • Gwango Elephant Lodge Lodge
  • Gwango Elephant Lodge Lodge Dete
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