Title: The Observatory Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Observatory Apartment in Harare with kitchenette ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420663/f3cc824f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420663/2eb5d8b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420663/95ae3e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420663/77918b77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420663/77b2b38f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Observatory provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Observatory Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, this beauty of a serene quiet cottage, lends itself to nature but also a very quiet and peaceful place. Set on the original site of an observatory the views and the night skies are idyllic. A nice place if you need a place to retire after a busy working day in the city or business trip, or a definite place to journal and even find time to quiet down and write a book! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119451000/119450942/b02636b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilltop Lux Escape 180° Panoramic City View: 24/7 Solar + Fast WiFi + Borehole Harare - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=119450942&PinnedHotelID=119450942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111704500/111704434/64af3b5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio apartment in the leafy surburb of Greendale Greendale [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=111704434&PinnedHotelID=111704434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113830000/113821800/113821725/w1290h1721x0y9-d27879c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1-Bed Apartment with Wi-Fi near Harare CBD & Avondale Harare - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave £56 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=113821725&PinnedHotelID=113821725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32010000/32000800/32000738/4135d978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Lovely Serviced Avenues Apartment. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-17.697687,31.136875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lu%7EjBml%60%7DD%3FQ%3FO%40O%3FO%40Q%40O%40O%3FOBO%40O%40OBQBO%40ODOBOBMBODOBODODMDODMDOFMDOFMFMDMFMFOHKFMFMHMHKFMHKHMHKJKHKHKJKHKJKJIJKJIJIJIJIJILIJILGJILGLGLGLGLGLELGLGLELELENELENCLENCLCNCNCLCNCNALANCNANAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLBLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFJFLFLFLHJFLHJHJHJHLHJHJHHJJHJJHJJJHJJJHJHJHLHJHLFJHLFLHLFJFNFLFLFLDLFNDLDNDLDNDLDNDNBNDNBLBNBNBN%40NBP%40NBN%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FP%40N%3FN%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FNAP%3FNANANANANCPANCNANCNCNCNCLENCNENENELENELENELGNELGLGLGNGLGJILGLILGLIJILIJIJIJKJIJKJIJKJKHIJKHKHMHKHKHKHMHKFMHMFMFKFMFMFMFMDMFODMDMDODMDMBODMBOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMGKIMGKIMIKIKIKIKIKIKKKIKKIKKKIKIKKKIKIKIMGKIMIMGMGMIKGMGOEMGMGMEOGMEOEMEOEMEOCOEOCOCMCOEOAOCOCOAOAQCO%3FOAOAOAO%3FQAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zYAuix42fLPuA2t3-W-rN0h5vfo=) Harare, Harare Province #### What's nearby - Wingate Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles - Sam Levy's Village - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles - Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles - St. John's College - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles - University of Zimbabwe - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles #### Getting around - Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nando's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Puttery Barn - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Bishop’s Mistress - ‬14 min drive - ‪Freshly Ground - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Greek Village - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Observatory pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Observatory? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Observatory? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Observatory? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Observatory located? > Situated in Harare, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Wingate Golf Club, Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club and Sam Levy's Village. St. John's College and The Performance Hub are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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