About

Our friendly, relaxed retreat is ideal for backpackers, families, NGO’s or anyone who wants to recuperate in a comfortable and affordable environment. Whatever the purpose of your stay is we welcome you and we will do our best to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible.

We offer rooms with private bathrooms, rooms with shared bathrooms, dorms, caravans and camping. We have a bar, restaurant and a self catering kitchen. We have a lovely terrace garden full of Zimbabwean sculptures and flowers, and a swimming pool. Activities include a pool table.

We offer wifi, transport arrangements, airport transfers, laundry service, lounge with satellite television and DVD player, car and bike hire and we organize different events, activities and concerts, internships and volunteering at our NGO.


Please note:
Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 10:30 to 23:00 .
Check out before 10:00 .
Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.

House Rules

Check In

11:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(112)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    6.0
Summary of traveller reviews

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge Avondale in Harare offers a pleasant stay with helpful staff and nice common areas, including a pool. While some facilities are basic and could use updating, like dorm plugs and showers, the cleanliness is generally okay and hot water is available. It's a good option for backpackers seeking a social atmosphere.

Stayed in Aug 2024
2.9
A
Alida
Female, 25-30, Germany
Literally the worst hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The place is just run down, everything is old, the beds in the dorms nearly fall apart, there are no backpackers just locals who work there and need a cheap place to stay. Could be a nice place with some maintenance. Cherry on top was the staff sending me to Mbare Bus Terminal but my taxi driver refused to drop me there because it’s „the toughest place in Zimbabwe“ and super unsafe for a solo female foreigner. Thanks for nothing I guess
Stayed in Aug 2024
6.9
W
William
Male, 25-30, England
not great , not bad , you want a bed.. these guys will sort you out. The dorm could do with a refresh.
Stayed in Aug 2024
7.7
A
Akshay
Male, 41+, India
Active Kitchen would be great.
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Location

25 Ridge Road in Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe
1.5km from city centre