Crocodile Motel & Conference Centre
What to Expect
Crocodile Motel & Conference Centre serves travellers on the Harare–Mutare highway, but recent reviews describe a property in decline. Shadreck (February 2026) called the rooms “terrible” and received a refund after raising concerns the next morning. Allen (December 2025) suggested paving the parking lot and redoing the dining room ceilings.
Older visits paint a different picture. 964faraim (2018) found the reception “cosy and excellent” and slept “like a baby”, reversing an initial low opinion of the property entirely. Mativenga (August 2026) still found the staff friendly and the value reasonable for basic accommodation, though Vimbainaishe (May 2026) noted the TV kept changing channels on its own.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
Was from Inyanga after spending some good time at the Nyangani Mountain in the Nyanga National Park. I drove at sunset towards Rusape intending to proceed to harare. On a second thought decided to pass through the Crocodile Motyel just to have a look at it.
★★★★☆
I had a pleasant experience at Crocodile Motel in Rusape. The motel is conveniently located along the Harare–Mutare Highway, making it an ideal stop for travelers.
★☆☆☆☆
Paving the parking lot and redoing the ceilings (especially in the dining) won't be a bad idea.
★★★★★
It was great. But the TV kept changing channel