Cresta Oasis Hotel, HarareCresta Oasis Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 7 hotels we score in Harare. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cresta Oasis Hotel is a three-star establishment situated in central Harare. It sits within walking distance of the National Art Gallery, African Unity Square, and the Eastgate Centre. The hotel provides 110 air-conditioned, smoke-free rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, the gym, and the on-site restaurant. Secure parking is available for those travelling by car. This hotel suits travellers who want to be near local shopping centres and landmarks. One drawback is that food service in the restaurant can be slow.What stands out

Central location near local attractions

On-site gym and swimming pool

Air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi

Secure parking available

Watch out for

Slow food service

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