Zimbabwe Hotels Lake Kariba
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| HOTEL DESCRIPTION | ACCOMMODATION | HOTEL FACILITIES & AMENITIES |
Located in the resort town of Kariba, home to Africa's 3rd largest man-made lake; this 83 bed-roomed resort is the ideal base from which to explore a unique part of Zimbabwe, or just enjoy a sun-filled holiday in relaxed comfort.
The hotel is built in distinct Sardinian architecture, and deliberately fashioned with a Mediterranean coastal ambience. Caribbea Bay Resort allows you the magical experience of watching the sunset over Lake Kariba, a sight acclaimed and renowned by many a visitor.
The resort is also home to a Casino and you can enjoy playing tables and slot machines into the early hours of the morning after an informal and sumptuous meal in the Terrace Restaurant which overlooks the lake.
Caribbea is located 15km from the local airport, and 3km from the Kariba dam wall which borders Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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Accommodation at Caribbea Bay consists of 83 rooms and offers an exciting range of different room types. Rooms range from large spacious suites ideal for a family group, to executive rooms perfect for conferencing guests who wish to unwind at the end of a long day of meetings. Casita rooms are neat little family units that have bunk beds for children and either twin or double beds for the adults.
A dividing curtain is conveniently placed to separating the bunk beds from the main bedroom area. All rooms are tastefully decorated in a warm Caribbean feel and the light pink painted walls truly create the sense of being immersed in the Mediterranean.
Nearly all the rooms in the hotel have balconies and all rooms are fully air conditioned with overhead fan, comfortable bed mattresses, en-suite bathrooms and digital satellite television.
Rooms are easily accessible for disabled guests with ramps linking them to all public areas.
Each room with its own unique look also comprises:
* En-suite bathroom (Shaver socket, toilet, bathtub and shower)
* Digital satellite television
* Safety deposit box
* Work or writing desk
* Hairdryer
* Air conditioning
* Smoke detectors & sprinkler system
* Telephone
* Tea & Coffee facilities
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HOTEL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Dining
Caribbea Bay has two restaurants, the main terrace restaurant and the poolside eating area, to which both offer stunning views of The Lake. The dress code is casual for all meals and special seating plans are easily accommodated, making the hotel a flexible venue with the ability to cater for large groups or for an intimate couple’s dinner.
In a bid to meet the tastes of our varied clientele there are four separate bars throughout the hotel each with its own unique ambiance, although not all bars are open during the low season. All bars and restaurants are staffed by local residents who are distinguished as being some of the most courteous and warm people in the country.
Restaurants
Terrace Patio
The Terrace Patio is a welcoming dining area with large open windows that keep the restaurant perfectly cool under the hot Kariba sun. The restaurant serves three meals a day; and offers an extensive and varied a la carte menu including the famed Kariba Bream; an absolute must have. The Terrace Patio has a maximum seating capacity of 80 pax.
Poolside eating area
The poolside is the perfect venue for a relaxed afternoon lunch. It is in the open air and affords guests a casual eating experience. Light meals and snacks are served throughout the day. The poolside has a maximum seating capacity of 100 pax.
Bars
Casino Bar
Located in the down stairs casino, this bar is small, intimate and warm. For the convenience of patrons to the casino this bar remains open till the very last visitor cashes in their chips.
Jacana Bar
Located on the patio overlooking The Lake, this bar is a relaxed venue popular for sundowners and late nights. Guests can make special arrangements for barbeques, which are conveniently placed just outside the bar.
Service Bar
This bar is located in the Terrace Patio restaurant (main dining area). It is an open area bar that is ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a casual drink after your meal.
Round Bar
The Round Bar is the popular watering hole of the hotel, located at the poolside it is cool and casual with high stools under a thatched gazebo. A wide range of drinks are served from fruity cocktails to a range of local and imported wines.
Meetings & Events
Caribbea Bay offers a small but comfortable array of conferencing and banqueting facilities. The largest room being the Masaisai Room which can hold a maximum of 120 people, this room has high ceilings but remains intimate and warm.
With a small adjoining kitchen, catering for functions in this conference room is effortless. There are also two smaller rooms ideal for board meetings and small conferences. All conferencing venues have flexible seating plans and are fully air conditioned.
Hotel staff are well trained and dedicated to ensuring that all events are trouble free and seamlessly put together. Guests are advised to communicate any special equipment hire needs in advance to ensure they can be adequately catered for.
The following standard equipment and services are available on request:
* Flip charts
* Overhead projectors
* White boards and markers
* Message boards
* Portable Television and VCR/DVD
* Dedicated registration and break away area
* Tea/coffee and lunch packages
Services & Facilities
A great deal of effort has been put into making Caribbea Bay the ultimate one stop entertainment and leisure hotel in Kariba. With a dedicated play area for children offering a range of activities including the popular Supatube Waterslide. Caribbea Bay is the perfect retreat for family vacations.
Not only that, but a choice of 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools and an array of conferencing facilities makes this hotel flexible enough to meet the unique needs and tastes of a wide range of guests.
This Mediterranean hotel offers:
* 2 restaurants
* 2 swimming pools
* Children’s outdoor play area (Supatube Waterslide, monkey bars)
* Conferencing facilities
* Prearranged business services – including internet access
* Foreign exchange facilities
* Wheelchair accessibility
* Curio shop
* Car hire and touring desk
* Same day laundry
* Baby sitting services
* 24 hour room service
* Packed breakfast & lunch
* Open and secure parking
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