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Caribbea Bay Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Caribbea Bay Resort sits on the lake's shores offering a perfect family getaway. Visitors relax by the three outdoor pools, enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar, or savor meals at The Terrace Patio Restaurant while taking in the lakeside setting.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
425 Impala Drive, Kariba

What's nearby

  • Kariba Dam - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Siavonga Market - 22 min drive - 9.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagles Rest Resort - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Caribbea Bay Resort

Family-friendly hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Caribbea Bay Resort and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach volleyball. The on-site restaurant, The Terrace Patio Restaur, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • 3 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 83 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Terrace Patio Restaur

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hospital bed
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZWL 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZWL 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZWL 20 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Caribbea Bay
Caribbea Bay Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort
Caribbea Bay Resort Kariba
Caribbea Bay Hotel And Casino Resort
Caribbea Bay Hotel Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort Hotel
Caribbea Bay Resort Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort Hotel Kariba

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribbea Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Is Caribbea Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caribbea Bay Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caribbea Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Caribbea Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Caribbea Bay Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZWL 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Caribbea Bay Resort located?

This Kariba hotel is on the beach, steps from Lake Kariba, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Zambezi River and Kariba Dam. Siavonga Market is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

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