Standing 104 metres above Harare, Rainbow Towers Hotel & International Conference Centre (HICC) is one of Zimbabwe’s most recognisable hospitality and conferencing landmarks. Combining luxury accommodation, business facilities, dining, leisure and large-scale conferencing under one roof, the hotel is designed to serve both business and leisure travellers.

Located at 1 Pennefather Avenue, Harare, Rainbow Towers offers 293 rooms overlooking either the city or the hotel’s landscaped pool and gardens. Its central Harare location and extensive facilities make it a convenient base for visitors exploring the capital while also providing a comprehensive venue for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and major events.

Accommodation

Rainbow Towers features 293 rooms, offering a range of accommodation options for individuals, couples, families, executives and VIP guests. Room categories include:

• 1 Presidential Suite
• 9 Diplomatic Suites
• 18 Executive Suites
• 64 Luxury Rooms
• 83 Twin Rooms
• 118 Double Rooms

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, direct-dial telephone extensions, satellite television, in-room safes, minibars, hairdryers, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Dining & Entertainment

Guests can enjoy a selection of restaurants, cafés and bars within the hotel.

Harvest Garden
An African-themed restaurant offering buffet dining with views of the swimming pool and gardens.

Kombahari
An Afro-Asian fusion restaurant featuring live cooking and an interactive dining experience.

La Patisserie
A relaxed lobby coffee shop serving light meals, hot bites, sweet treats and confectionery, with views across the hotel’s gardens.

The hotel’s bars provide a variety of settings for relaxing, socialising and enjoying refreshments, including Sahwira, Hungwe Bar, Aviator’s Arms, Gazebo and Starz Studio.

Restaurant Meal Times

• Breakfast: 06:30–10:00
• Lunch: 12:30–15:00
• Dinner: 19:00–22:00

Meetings, Conferences & Events

One of Rainbow Towers’ defining features is the Harare International Conference Centre, a major conference and events facility serving Zimbabwe and the wider Southern African region.

The centre features 19 conference rooms, ranging from intimate meeting spaces to large conference facilities, together with a 4,500-seat auditorium. The facility also provides built-in interpretation booths, press galleries and approximately 2,000 square metres of exhibition space.

The venue is suitable for conferences, conventions, exhibitions, corporate meetings, banquets and major events. Its landscaped gardens and spacious foyers also provide opportunities for exhibitions and functions beyond the traditional conference room environment.

Selected Conference Facilities

The conference complex includes facilities such as:

• Main Auditorium
• Jacaranda conference rooms
• Bauhinia
• Msasa
• Topaz
• Garnet
• Amethyst
• Committee Rooms
• VIP Lounge
• Mezzanine and Ground Floor Foyers

The main auditorium can accommodate up to 4,500 people in cinema-style seating, while other spaces can be configured for classroom, boardroom, banquet, cocktail and U-shaped arrangements depending on the event requirements.

Wellness & Leisure

Guests can unwind without leaving the hotel, with facilities including:

• Swimming pool
• Gym and sauna
• Tennis court
• Prasar Beauty & Aesthetics Spa
• Hair salon
• Laundry and dry-cleaning services
• Gift, jewellery and stationery shops

The hotel’s spa offers a broad selection of wellness and beauty treatments, including massages, skincare and facial treatments, manicures and pedicures, salon services and access to the sauna.

Business & Guest Services

Rainbow Towers caters extensively to business travellers and guests requiring convenient on-site services. Facilities and services include:

• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Business centre
• 24-hour room service
• Airport transfers
• 24-hour guarded parking
• Hair salon
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• On-site shops
• Tour desk

These services make the hotel particularly suited to corporate travellers, conference delegates and visitors looking for a full-service accommodation experience in Harare.

Explore Harare & Surrounding Attractions

Rainbow Towers also provides access to a variety of attractions and activities in and around Harare. Experiences highlighted by the hotel include:

• Harare city sightseeing
• Mukuvisi Woodlands
• Domboshawa rock paintings
• Lion Park and Lake Chivero
• Kuimba Shiri Bird Garden & Snake World
• Heritage Adventure Park
• Mwanga day trips

These attractions provide opportunities for visitors to combine business travel or a hotel stay with wildlife, nature, culture and sightseeing experiences around Harare.

Why Stay at Rainbow Towers?

Rainbow Towers brings together luxury accommodation, business facilities, conferencing, dining and leisure in one of Harare’s most prominent landmarks. Its 293-room hotel, extensive conference infrastructure and convenient location make it particularly well suited to business travellers, conference delegates, event organisers, leisure visitors and groups.

Whether attending a major international conference, organising a corporate event, enjoying a city break or simply looking for a comfortable base from which to explore Harare, Rainbow Towers offers a comprehensive hospitality experience in Zimbabwe’s capital.

Key Highlights

293 accommodation rooms
5-star hotel
4,500-seat main auditorium
19 conference rooms
2,000 m² exhibition space
104 m landmark tower
Swimming pool, gym, sauna and spa
Multiple restaurants and bars
24-hour room service and guarded parking
Airport transfer services

Contact

Rainbow Towers Hotel & International Conference Centre
1 Pennefather Avenue
Harare, Zimbabwe

Telephone: +263 (242) 772633–9
Email: reservations@rtg.co.zw

Bookings: Accommodation, conferencing, restaurants and general enquiries are available through Rainbow Tourism Group.