Tabonina Guesthouse
Bed and Breakfast in Zimbabwe
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this bed and breakfast
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Tabonina Guesthouse is set in Livingstone, 100 metres from Mosque. The guest house has a sun terrace and views of the pool, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Zimbabwe
Nearby attractions
Available Rooms
1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 182 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 279 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 258 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Double • 258 ft²
Sleeps 5
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Reviews
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8.0
Хороший уютный отель. Всё необходимое есть. Недалеко от супермаркетов. Бассейн не очень чистый. Завтраки хорошие. Персонал отличный
Электричество работает от генератора, включают только утром и вечером. Ночью генератор не работает, соответственно не работают и вентилятор и кондиционер.
8.0
The staff were very friendly and always willing to help. It was a quiet, peaceful location. I loved their breakfast as well.
7.0
Staff friendly and helpful... Ensured breakfast was ready earlier than usual breakfast times, and kept power running for us to get settled as we arrived late..
Rooms were far apart and relatively expensive...
Some of the beds were old and not very comfortable
9.0
We loved our stay at Tabonina. They do everything they can and more to make you feel at home and they are extremely helpful in organising activities.
The facility is peaceful with a nice garden and the rooms are confortable.
Recommended!
The neighborhood is nice, but the centre and restaurants are at minimum 20 minutes walk. A taxi is necessary after dusk.
9.0
The owner in the morning, making sure you have got everything you need and sharing a good conversation with you. Apart from that, the rest of the staff was nice. And the city center happened to be close. I,
10.0
Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful setting, peaceful location, excellent value for money.
10.0
Quiet place near the center (walking distance during the day)
10.0
the property has a calm and relaxing ambiance with nice garden in a quiet neighborhood. staff are all warm, friendly and helpful. indeed, i had great and relaxing time staying in this place
10.0
Laurent is a very good host. He organised transport and a tour to Chobe NP for me. All went very smooth. I can totally recommend the guesthouse. It's cosy and I had a very comfortable stay. Great value for money. Good breakfast.
It's not quite safe to walk around at night. It's a bit of walking from the city center as well.
9.0
The staff was very cheerful and quick on their feet
9.0
The warm staff,breakfast was good and suggestions on activities
The Swimming was too cold
8.0
Stayed in the picturesque Chalet which has 2 comfortable double beds and faces the pool. We enjoyed breakfast with cereal, eggs and toast served on a verandah also overlooking the pool. As others have said, the staff and owners are very welcoming and helpful. Even though I am a light sleeper, the loudspeakers callling from the nearby mosque was not an issue.
The chalet uses natural ventilation, with open spaces between the roof and walls (well screened against insects). I prefer this to air conditioning; however in cold weather the Chalet might be a little cool….
9.0
Beautiful environment - like a mini paradise.
Staff (Bridget, Karen, Lansing) and Owners (Laurent & Bruna) were excellent at making one feel at home. Kudos to this great team!
Location was also good.
Internet reception was horrible in my Room 10. No TV set in that room also.
10.0
Tabonina Guesthouse is absolutely great.
The owner Laurent and the staff are very professional.
It’s super clean and the location is perfect.
I highly recommended.
Best quality value in town!
8.0
Walking distance to the town. Excellent value for money. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Responsive owner. All tourism activities guided with prices. Minor issues corrected after informing.
Chlorination tools left in the pool and amount of chlorine was irritating eyes. Separate toilet and shower too far from the room.
10.0
I can’t fault anything. This is a well maintained hotel at a modest price. The room is well furnished and the bed comfortable There is seating (in the shade) next to the pool, as well as 3 sun loungers.
I have already booked for my return.
Nothing
5.0
owner showed love and care for guest
I was not told about additional items on my breakfast, which I was supposed to order on arrival.
8.0
The breakfast was good.
Nothing
10.0
This place was lovely surprise, everything we needed was there. 10 points goes to Obey, our driver, who always found time for us and made our trip memorable.
Great pool and beautiful nature!
Well done, Laurent and team! Wish you all the best! xxx
9.0
The staff were really excellent. They saw to all my needs and made me feel like a special guest. I enjoyed the homely comfort of the garden. The pool was a welcome relief in the summer heat.
Loved the fresh mango juice.
I would have liked better bedside lamps and coffee and milk sachets.
6.0
Totally loved the home made mango juice.
Liked the pool area, pool was clean.
The staff was on the friendly side and some went the extra mile to assist us.
Drinking water was not replaced everyday in the room, Livingstone is a very hot place, and a bottle of water goes a long way to start your day.
The breakfast on the first day was a continental breakfast, tea or coffee , toast and butter and jam. With some cereal. We expected a full English breakfast but you have to pay for that one. It would be better if the breakfast option was clarified when booking.
9.0
Enjoyed the large comfortable room and the breakfast out on the stoep..
9.0
Comfortable, super friendly & charming
8.0
Comfortable basic accommodation. Our younger kids enjoyed the swimming pool. Easy access to everything in a city if you have your own car. Simple breakfast (cereal, milk, toasts with jam and butter, instant coffee), no eggs included in the free breakfast option.
10.0
- Staff was very friendly and supportive
- AC
- We had everything we needed.
Wi-Fi was sometimes a little bit weak.
10.0
Everything! The buildings are lovely.
The staff were really helpful - even helping
us to change a flat tire
8.0
the property is well maintained and relatively in expensive.
the heater gave off cold air and it was already cold there. so just need to fix that.
10.0
Very quiet and peaceful location.
Friendly staff who went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
Nice continental breakfast served by the pool.
Very affordable and good value for money
Everything was perfect!
4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful.
The outside and garden of the property were very nice.
The Wifi was working well.
The air conditioner was very noisy and we had to turn it off to be able to sleep.
The suite had two rooms with a shared bathroom. The only entrance to the suite was through the one-bedroom, so the second person had to literally walk through the other person's room to exit or enter. The bedroom with the door to the outside did not have a door between it and the shared ensuite bathroom/toilet's entrance, it only had a curtain hanging in that doorway. A curtain does not provide any proper privacy or soundproofing at all.
No courtesy milk or coffee powder in the room (as we are used to getting at other places)
Breakfast was cereal and toast, nothing else, it wasn't advertised as anything more than that, but most places offer something better than toast and cereal.
If you wanted to order any food in the evening, you also have to fork about a fee for a taxi to deliver it, making it rather pricey.
Although it is less than 2km from the city centre, it is still about 11 km from the falls and quite far from many attractions, you need your own transport or will have to use a taxi.
10.0
Very nice place with lovely and helpful staff. Laurant helped in the organisation of our only day in Livingston in such a good and efficient way that we managed to do everything we wanted in the very limited time we had. We will definitelygo back.
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10.0
A truly nice guesthouse, all was fine and good. It's not an expensive hotel (hence "guesthouse") so do not expect fancy bells and whistles, but we had all we needed. But what makes it a 10 is the owner, Laurent, and his staff. It already started before we came - Laurent answered my email questions for advice quickly, and adequately, helped arrange transport, etc. Once there, he and his staff were equally helpful - and friendly. Oh I almost forgot - breakfast is really nice too ! - but if you are a coffee buff like I am, do ask for the filtered coffee that the staff will make fresh for you at a small surcharge - in quite a lot of countries in Africa coffee powder is alas the depressing standard :)
If you can't live without wifi, take into account that the wifi works in the central area, not in all rooms. For us that was no issue, in the central area there's the pool, and a nice sitting area, where you can get drinks.
8.0
The location was good. They have a nice swimming pool. The staff was pleasant and helpful.
Lack of WiFi in the back accommodations and the continental breakfast was very basic.
9.0
The room is better than I expected. Very few guest because of Covid-19, I wish more visitors.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?
The average price for a rental in Zimbabwe is $135 per night. This rental is $71 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tabonina Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tabonina Guesthouse. Enjoy the water!
Is Tabonina Guesthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tabonina Guesthouse?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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