Online Reporter
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) is now the largest hospitality player in the Eastern Highlands following a US$5,9 million investment in the refurbishment and expansion of Montclair Resort & Conference and Nyanga Town & Leisure Resort.
The capital expenditure follows RTG’s acquisition of Montclair Resort & Conference in 2024/25, which comprised the original 85-room hotel and self-catering apartments in Nyanga town.
Through remodelling and better space utilisation, Montclair’s accommodation has grown to 110 rooms, while conferencing capacity has more than tripled from 200 to 730 delegates, depending on seating arrangements.
“The self-catering apartments which were included in the Montclair acquisition transaction have been transformed into the 80-room Nyanga Town & Leisure Resort, an extension of Montclair’s hospitality offering,” the group said.
“The completed redevelopment involved remodelling the apartments into 48 en-suite guest rooms and constructing an additional 32 rooms. Together, the two properties now provide 190 rooms in Nyanga.
“The investment advances RTG’s strategy by expanding its footprint in a key tourism and business destination, improving asset utilisation and creating additional capacity for revenue growth.
“The group views the Eastern Highlands as the next best alternative destination to Victoria Falls, with opportunities to grow leisure, conferencing and adventure tourism.”
Montclair now features contemporary furnishings, deep-blue headboards and soft blue-and-grey tones inspired by the surrounding mountains, alongside upgraded bathrooms with modern fittings, improved lighting and walk-in showers.
“The investment also included an overhaul of plumbing, electrical, heating and roofing systems, strengthening the infrastructure supporting guest comfort and service delivery. In-room enhancements include 55-inch hospitality IP Smart TVs and international power outlets with USB and C-type charging ports. Upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure supports faster, more stable connectivity for leisure guests and business travellers,” RTG said.
Meanwhile, the 80-room Nyanga Town & Leisure Resort now offers en-suite rooms, a new reception, a refurbished restaurant, an administration block and a revamped swimming pool, broadening options for business travellers, families and conference organisers.
The upgrades build on Montclair attaining ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification from the Standards Association of Zimbabwe in April 2026, making it the seventh RTG property to achieve the standard.
