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At Leopard Rock Hotel, visitors can enjoy as much peace and beauty - or action and adventure - as they wish. It is a tournament venue, a holiday base, a conference hotel, a night out with a chance to win in the casino, a romantic indulgence or a home from home.
In all, the hotel took two years to build. It was decided to name the hotel after the leopard seen sunning itself on the rocks where the family house is now situated. The family house resembles a small castle, having been built on and around an outcropping of rock.
In 1946 the Leopard Rock Hotel was formally opened by the then Prime Minister, Sir Godfrey Huggins, who later, as Lord Malvern, came back to open the Drawing Room and Playroom wing.
In 1953 Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth the Queen Motherand the young Princess Margaret spent several days at the hotel while on a holiday tour of the British 'dominions' in Africa. It was Her Majesty who said of Leopard Rock, "There is nowhere more beautiful in Africa and it is clearly one of the special places in the world."
The hotel became a favourite spot for colonials eager for a short respite from the heat of the African summer months - indeed, the altitude and lushness of the mountains attracted many homesick Europeans who were 'out in Africa' on imperial business.
In the 1970's, political upheaval brought the entire area to a standstill and the hotel (which had been severely damaged by rocket fire from liberation forces, and subsequently repaired) finally closed down after Independence due to a severe fuel shortage. Mr. Tony Taberer, a tobacco merchant and international businessman, bought the property nearly a decade later and set in motion his plans for a new beginning. The complete refurbishment, starting in 1989, took several years and in 1993, on May 19th, the new-look Leopard Rock Hotel was re-opened.
Today the hotel boasts a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course and an entirely new guest wing with casino. A sweeping terrace was added to the original facade and other significant improvements included extensive landscaping, all-weather tennis courts and swimming pool. Development has not ended there. In 1999 a completely new golf clubhouse was built. The newest venture is a wildlife conservation project, the Leopard Rock Game Reserve.
Try some after-dark fun and entertainment in our glittering casino. The Leopard Rock Casino is self-contained with its own entrance just off the hotel reception, and forms part of the "new" wing.
We have installed the most up to date casino facilities in Zimbabwe, and offer the following games:
6 American Roulette tables
6 Black Jack tables
Slot and Poker Machines
82 state-of-the-art machines imported from Las Vegas
3 Jackpot Progressives
A plush cocktail bar, the Baccarat Bar, welcomes early players and guests when slot machines open at 10:00 am daily. Tables open as from 8:00 pm on weekdays and 6pm on weekends. There is also a well-appointed Salon Privé which can be booked in advance for private functions and gaming groups.
Various promotions are held from time to time, often at weekends.
A full-time manager and a team of professional croupiers are on duty on the tables every evening. No under 18s permitted in terms of the Zimbabwean gaming laws.
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Standard Double Room
All bookings are commission free