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Small World Backpackers Lodge

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25 Ridge Rd, | Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Small World Backpackers Lodge
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Helsinki
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We stayed in Harare during the splendid HIFA festival and enjoyed our time a lot. During the festival it was hard to find a place to stay and Small World Avondale was also fully booked but luckily they had just opened a sister lodge where we could stay for four nights. The sister lodge, also named Small World, is owned... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Accommodation in Harare is problematic at the best of times but George provides very good accommodation at a reasonable price both for backpackers and others who have a little more to spend. The rooms are quite reasonable and the amenities are very good and better than expected. The bar area is a very convivial place to spend time with other... More

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Perth, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Well there's not too much I can say about this place other than don't bother. Arriving on a 9:30pm flight we arranged a pick up from the airport but unfortunately no one was there to greet us! We tried to call but sadly the mobile service wasn't working and the local phones weren't either. Luckily the lovely guy we sat... More

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Simrishamn, Sweden
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
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we stayed while we were in harare and found the place to be an oasis!! it is a great place to stay and the staff are super friendly. it is not that far from the centre so i would highly recommend this place to one and all.

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Austin, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2010
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Note: This is a review for the Small World Backpackers in the Bvumba Mountains (affiliated with the Harare hostel). My boyfriend and I stumbled upon the beautiful getaway in the Bvumba Mountains by complete accident, but it was the best value accommodation and service we received in our 3+ months touring Southern and Eastern Africa. This quiet getaway is new... More

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Colorado
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2009
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My husband and I stayed at Small World for two nights in April 2009. Considering all this country has been through and is still going through, it wasn't bad. Of course everywhere in the country, electricity and water go on and off but Small World had a generator that kept most things working. They do not offer any food but... More

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25 Ridge Rd, | Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Price range (per night):* INR3,344

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