Nature on the HIll

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Nature on the HIll

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Nature on the Hill in Harare offers spacious adults-only rooms with private balconies and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and modern amenities. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and free WiFi throughout. Comfort and Services: The guest house provides free on-site parking, private check-in and check-out, and a paid shuttle service. Additional services include yoga classes, fitness classes, and bike tours. Local Attractions: Located 12 mi from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Nature on the Hill is near Harare Botanical Gardens (3.7 mi) and Royal Harare Golf Club (5 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Courage
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “I liked everything about Nature on the Hill from the staff who are so professional and welcoming, to the location of the place it feels so calm and good to relax. The studio apartment is so nice big and just more than what l expected. The wifi was...”
  • Nina
    United States United States
    “Beautiful, spacious room and well equipped kitchen. Loved the huge shower and walks along the wetland. Lovely view and excellent host.”
  • Rozita
    Kenya Kenya
    “Barbara is an amazing host. Very warm and welcoming. The room was comfortable, beautifully decorated. fridge was well stocked, toiletries available and there was no need to get out giving you more time to enjoy the serenity of the place. The...”
  • Estnik
    Estonia Estonia
    “Very nice, stylish and reasonably priced property. Good quality of water, 24/7 electricity, reliable internet.”
  • Kachembere
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    “great place to be, calm unwinding relaxing serene environment. ambiance just spot on”
  • Takudzwa
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    “Very quiet, well kempt, convenient and comfortable.”
  • Clare
    Uganda Uganda
    “The surrounding nature was refreshing, the facility was clean and quiet. The host was very responsive and supportive. The place met my expectations”
  • John
    Australia Australia
    “Uniquely quiet and beautiful environment as well proximité to a special natural wetlands, 500 hectares, yet close to city”
  • Timile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host was welcoming and very helpful. Communication with her was efficient. The breakfast was good and the apartment comes with a fully functional kitchen. Extras like spices, cooking oil and dish washing soap are provided if you want to cook...”
  • Kufakwame
    Australia Australia
    “The room itself was exceptional! Clean and cozy making it worth the stay. Managed to get some time to rest away from the busy and noisy life within the city.”

Hosted by Barbara Vitoria & Rose Beck

9.8
Host Review Score
Barbara Vitoria & Rose Beck
Set in the beautiful and peaceful natural surroundings of Monavale Hill NATURE ON THE HILL is the perfect place to come back to relax after a busy day or to spend the day working online outside on the deck overlooking the Monavale Vlei. It offers birders a unique opportunity to experience the abundant variety of birds that live on and migrate to the Monavale Vlei, walk around the beautiful wetland and relax amidst the peaceful and beautiful natural environment. Wake up to the sound of bird song and sunlight filtering through the msasa and acacia trees, open the door to your deck and sit outside with a cup of coffee or tea enjoying a 180 degree view over the Monavale Vlei and watch passing troupes of purple crested Turacos, babblers, wood hoopoes, coucals or guinea fowl whilst you plan your day. In the evening, take jog or a walk along the road or in the wetland or relax on the deck with a drink and watch the sun go down as the evening sounds of cicadas, frogs, owls and night jars emerge from the fading glow. If you are lucky you will see the bright eyed bush babies springing from tree to tree! NATURE ON THE HILL offers guests secure, fully equipped and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation with self-catering facilities, separate entrance and wheelchair friendly access. It provides a large bedroom with a queen size bed, an outside deck area off the room with table and chairs, kitchenette, dining table, work desk, wifi, smart TV, fan, USB charging ports, en suite toilet and walk in shower. The facility has its own borehole water supply and can operate off grid if necessary through its robust solar energy system. The property is secured by a 2.4 m high quality clear view fencing and there is secure on-site parking next to the BnB with own gate remote for access. There is also a nightly security patrol along Fenella Drive. Laundry services are included and dinner can be provided at an additional cost.
I have done a lot of travelling myself as a development consultant and have brought the best of my experiences into the design and service delivery of Nature on the Hill. I enjoy meeting travellers and sharing my connections so that you can do what you want to do, whether that means 'out and about' in Zimbabwe, or simply relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely property!
On weekends, there are regular birding outings organised by Bird Life Zimbabwe members (including monthly walks on Monavale Vlei), as well as day hikes around scenic areas around Harare. Less than an hour’s flight away is the world famous Victoria Falls, and safari adventures in the Zambezi Valley and the Lowveld as well as the Eastern Highlands mountains are within 4 hour drives of Harare. Nature on the Hill is just 15-20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Harare, and within 2km-4km of several suburban shopping centres, e.g. the Avondale Shopping Centre has supermarkets, banks, craft markets, take aways, bottle stores, pharmacies, mobile phone operator offices and other shops. There are several good quality privately run clinics and hospitals in the area, open 24 hours a day. Monavale Vlei is a wetland recognised under the United Nations Convention on Wetlands, the RAMSAR Convention, and has been identified as one of the 2,200 unique wetlands worldwide, ranking alongside the Victoria Falls and Mana Pools (in Zimbabwe) and the Okavango Delta (in Botswana). It has enormous biodiversity with 240 bird species, over 36 species of grass and 80 species of other plants. The best months for birding are December through to April. Special bird sightings on the Vlei have included: • Madagascar Cuckoo - January 2021 • Buff spotted flufftail - December 2014. Nature on the Hill is conveniently located to embassies, aid agency offices, NGOs and government offices. • 4-5 km USAID, embassies of America, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Danish Church Aid, many NGOs • 7km Government offices, city centre, African Development Bank • 10km FCDO/ UK Aid, European Union Offices, World Bank and UN Offices, embassies of Britain, Netherlands, France • 12km GIZ offices, Australian Embassy
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Nature on the HIll
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Security alarm
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Spa

    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Nature on the HIll takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    $30 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about Nature on the HIll