The Victoria Falls Hotel

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The Victoria Falls Hotel
1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect · 268 reviews
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples61%
Families15%
Groups14%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect · 268 reviews
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples61%
Families15%
Groups14%
Solo7%

5-star hotel overlooking Victoria Falls and the iconic bridge linking Zimbabwe and Zambia

Accommodation & Views

The Victoria Falls Hotel offers Edwardian-style rooms and suites with views of the 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls, located 2 km away. Guests in the Stables Signature Wing have access to a private lounge and courtyard, with complimentary afternoon tea and evening drinks. Each air-conditioned room includes an in-room safe, minibar, satellite TV, and en suite bathroom with hairdryer.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The hotel has three on-site restaurants, including the signature Livingstone Room with formal dress code and the thatched outdoor Jungle Junction offering buffet breakfast and BBQ lunches. High tea is served daily on Stanley Terrace, with views of the gorge, bridge, and spray from the falls. Meals are led by internationally-trained chefs, with special diet menus available upon request.

Wellness & Recreation

The Victoria Falls Hotel includes a beauty spa with treatment rooms, a hair salon, and a fitness centre for guest use. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool with pool bar and pool views, a mini golf course, and landscaped gardens with lily ponds. Evening entertainment features nightly performances by local ethnic groups.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is situated within easy reach of Victoria Falls National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the David Livingstone Statue. Adventure seekers can book activities like sunset cruises on Lake Kariba or game drives in Hwange National Park through the hotel's tour desk. A shuttle service is available to the airport and surrounding points of interest.

History & Recognition

Built in 1904, The Victoria Falls Hotel is one of Africa's grandest historic hotels, recognized by Condé Nast Travel and TripAdvisor. An on-site art gallery showcases original works by local artists alongside archival photographs of the hotel's colonial past. The property offers meeting facilities for up to 40 people, with stylish rooms and 24-hour room service.

  • Historic Landmark: Built in 1904, one of Africa's grandest hotels
  • Views: Overlooks Victoria Falls and the Zambezi bridge
  • Dining: 3 restaurants including the formal Livingstone Room
  • Wellness: Spa, fitness centre, outdoor pool with bar
  • Activities: Mini golf, art gallery, nightly ethnic entertainment
  • Location: 2 km from Victoria Falls National Park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:161
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Rooms and availability

Elegant Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Executive Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Premium King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Beauty treatment
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Victoria Falls Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 14703 INR
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 22.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Falls, VFA

Location

1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Restaurant
Stanley's Terrace
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Livingstone Room at Victoria Falls Hotel
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Reviews of The Victoria Falls Hotel

9.1 /10
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