The Chimanimani Hotel was based at the foothills of the Chimanimani Mountains, Melsetter, and was surrounded by beautiful gardens. Mr and Mrs Townsend-Green began construction in 1951 and the hotel was officially opened as the Chimanimani Arms on 21 March 1953.
However, issues with the construction of the new main road leading into Melsetter, resulted in few visitors staying at the hotel. After six months, the hotel closed and would remain so for 18 months. When the hotel re-opened, the Townsend-Greens had relinquished their interest in the hotel and the name was changed to Chimanimani Chalet.
Around 1960, the name again changed to Chimanimani Hotel.
References
- The Story Of Melsetter – Shirley Sinclair