What to Expect
Clevers Hotel in Chiredzi takes walk-in diners for a hot buffet breakfast, and reviewers are more consistent about the grounds than the kitchen. L Austin (2024) called the toasted cucumber sandwich “EXCELLENT!!” and suggested it be added to the regular menu, since it was only made off-menu on request.
Service speed is the recurring complaint. L Austin (2024) also suggested the kitchen “increase food delivery times at lunch and dinner”, and Craig (2025) had a rougher visit, waiting nearly 55 minutes for breakfast that arrived with dry chicken, plus a long wait to use the pool. Tatenda (2023) had no such trouble, finding the menu “slightly diverse and fairly good”.
Nauroz (September 2026) found the food merely “okay” but praised the gardens and staff. Kedukudzi (2019) described breakfast as basic but fine, “eggs, sausage, baked beans and toast”. The property has a garden, pool and bars alongside the restaurant.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 278 Google reviews
★★★★☆
We stayed at the Clevers on the way to Mutare and the team couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful! Top members of the team that stood out include Jacob from the reception team, Munashe who was always checking if we were ok or needed any help (my parents have mobility issues…
★★★★☆
The place offers a quiet experience. Yes it's located right in town but, it does prove to be a calm quiet environment. Great pool to offered to guests to help cool off that Hot Chiredzi heat. The staff is fairly friendly. The menu is slightly diverse and fairly good.
★★★★☆
An older property with spacious rooms and basic amenities. The hotel campus is beautiful and well organized, with lovely gardens and interesting sculptures. The food is okay, and the staff are friendly and helpful. One thing that could be improved is the overall atmosphere.
Was there for a night room size is just right with basic functions. Super clean and in room tea making facility. Com|fortable bed with new linen. Desk and chair plus separate single sofa. Wardrobe and bag rack. Wonderful place to just rest. WiFi worked well.
