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Fawlty Towers Guest House

3.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Livingstone Museum

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lounge
Garden
Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils
Garden Twins | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils
Fawlty Towers Guest House places visitors near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park's wonders. Enjoy coffee at the café, dip in the outdoor pool, or visit Livingstone and Maramba Cultural Museums nearby. The property offers free WiFi and staff ready to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Twins

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double En-suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin En-suite

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
216 Mosi Oa Tunya Road, Livingstone

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Maramba Cultural Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fawlty Towers Guest House

Hostel near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Located close to Livingstone Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum, Fawlty Towers Guest House provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fawlty Towers Guest House boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Private yards, communal kitchens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per room (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fawlty Towers Lodge Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Lodge
Fawlty Towers Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Hotel Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Hostel Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Hostel
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers Hostel
Fawlty Towers Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Guest House Livingstone
Fawlty Towers Guest House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Fawlty Towers Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fawlty Towers Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fawlty Towers Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fawlty Towers Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fawlty Towers Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Fawlty Towers Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per room applies.

Where is Fawlty Towers Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Livingstone, this hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Livingstone Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Maramba Cultural Museum. Devil's Pool and Victoria Falls National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Fawlty Towers Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

***********

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, lovely cafe staff, secure premise, peaceful garden area with pool. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience and service is exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home away from home

We loved our stay at Fawlty Towers. The facility is homey, clean, modern with a touch of Africa! We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to relax on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft zentral gelegen direkt gegenüber von Shoprite
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean comfortable rooms and good breakfast. Convenient for an overnight or as a base in Livingstone to see the area. Great place to book local tours and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

FUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

We had an amazing time at the hotel, especially people were nice and we could really feel comfortable. Thank you for your great service. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend staying at Faulty towers.it’s location is central and the hotel is charming well kept and relaxing The staff are friendly very helpful and this ensures a well run accommodation. The pizza are wonderful and the inclusive breakfast good. The pancakes in the afternoon superb. The activities are superb and I recommend them all. Our stay was wonderful and we thank you all. Nick and Aaron Livingstone
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super sympa!

Très sympa, excellente adresse pour de budgets à limite! Excellent safari à Botswana, n’hésitez pas à passer par l’hôtel pour réserver.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DR

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fawlty towers is always a great place to stay. I always come here when I am in Livingstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I strongly recommend this hotel.

Very nice place, well located next to a strip mall. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Despite the name, it is a well run hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing place to stay in Livingstone

We stayed for a couple nights and everything was perfect. It’s very central, the garden is beautiful and quiet. Wifi at the bar good enough for work calls. Perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and charming

Fawlty Towers was a cozy place with beautiful gardens, a full breakfast and very friendly staff. I would recommend 100%.
Standard double
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming accommodations in Livingstone

Spent a couple nights here and realized we could’ve easily extended that to several nights with everything to do in the area. Of course, went to both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of Victoria Falls, and also arranged other tours through Fawlty Towers to do a game drive, sunset cruise, and walk with lions, all of which were amazing and memorable. The room was nice, with a sizable bathroom and comfortable beds. The public spaces were quite nice, where there’s a bar area (complete with African-inspired photos of Basil and company with the local tribes and animals) and outdoor tables next to the pool. We enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality, and would absolutely recommend staying here to anyone looking to visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and value for money

Great team; from management to gardener, kitchen, cleaning and SPA member!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’d recommend it to anyone. Not only is it a good place to stay but they also are able to arrange activities in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and extremely helpful staff. We made a couple of friends. Would like the room to be cleaned at least once per week as we are not there most of the time with clean towels daily as the towels do not dry completely after use when not hanging outside to dry. Will definately come again in December and will recommend Fawlty Towers to friends and family. Thank you very much for a very pleasant stay. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value stay in Livingstone. Convenient to shopping and a unique and quaint property. Not luxury, but comfortable, clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at Fawlty Towers. The location provides easy access to stores and restaurants, while also giving visitors a place of calm and relaxation. The entire staff/management was extremely friendly and professional, and was always willing to offer guidance and assistance with planning visits to points of interest and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that you can get a facial or massage or nails done on property. Loved afternoon teatime crepes Swimming pool nice and clean Cozy home feel all around
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miriam mede our group's stay really fantastic. Hard worker, and very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a delightful, tranquil place with tremendous, helpful staff. Don’t let the entrance put you off because behind those doors are beautiful grounds and a wonderfully relaxed ambience. We absolutely loved it so thanks Mike and team for a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is centrally located with a wonderful garden, pool, and bar area (a wonderful space in the center of Livingstone, minutes from the museum). The pizzas are to die for. We are regular visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. While older, it is extremely clean and maintained. The staff is friendly and very helpful (especially Merriam). I appreciated having access to the large grocery store across the street and the nearby restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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