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Lake Kariba Inns

Property class: 3.5

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone patio. - Lake Kariba Inns (Siavonga)
A stone pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating. - Lake Kariba Inns (Siavonga)
A room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows. - Lake Kariba Inns (Siavonga)
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bench, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs. - Lake Kariba Inns (Siavonga)
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Take advantage of free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace at Lake Kariba Inns. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Fish Bowl, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like boat tours, hiking/biking, and racquetball/squash. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bedside table.

Executive Room

  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bench, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Siavonga, Lake Kariba Inns is in the suburbs and on a lake. Local points of interest include Lake Kariba, Siavonga Market, and Kariba Dam. Visit our Siavonga travel guide
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Plot #1935, Chipepo Road, Siavonga

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a barren landscape with sparse vegetation and a large sun.
    Lake Kariba
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Siavonga Market
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kariba Dam
    19 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kariba Airport (KAB)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eagles Rest Resort
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Blue Bar
  • The Fish Bowl

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Kariba Inns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Kariba Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Kariba Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lake Kariba Inns?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lake Kariba Inns located?

This family-friendly Siavonga hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Kariba and Siavonga Market. Kariba Dam is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lake Kariba Inns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It has the best view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful cosy stay. The food was good with good breakfast choices.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Definitely stay here!

Beautiful hotel overlooking Lake Kariba. Facilities have been updated. Gorgeous pool with lounge chairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful Oasis on the lake

We stayed here as a recovery from a road trip around Zambia and it was perfect. They are very customer service oriented. The large open space was perfect for relaxing on the couch with a view of the lake, a snack or sip in the pool. There was always someone around to get you anything you wanted. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great views. Good service. Fir the dunset cruise information sharing must be improved, selection of drinks and snacks could be alot better. Own drinks are allowed but no information was given.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Awesome environment, but the rooms could be better

The pools, restaurants, the general atmosphere is lively and it is a great place to hang out with friends and family. The room was clean but the lighting was very poor, it was and not so comfortable - it was infested with ants. I hope this can be worked on
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Food was remarkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, room was clean and tidy, bed was very comfortable. Some of the furnishings could do with an upgrade. Staff were were extremely helpful and freindly. Food was lovely. Unfortunately the phone in our room did not work. The staff were very thorough with cleaning and the pools etc., as we did have some big storms while we stayed, but that did not interrupt our enjoyment of staying. Just be aware the property is on a hill, so lots of slopes and steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing from the terrace, nice walk down to the lake. Food was excellent, not to mention good coffee and friendly service at the restaurant. Room was nice, quiet and functional. Only challenge that I faced was quite a lot of ants both in my room as well as at the terrace and by the pool. Road on the last mile is quite terrible, but then you feel like being far away from everything. All in all I enjoyed my long weekend stay and hope to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to visit. The boat ride on Lake Kariba is nice. Very friendly employees.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service

Traumhafte Natur - mäßiger Service 😏

Die Anlage ist in dieser Gegend einzigartig, besonders die Pools. Dennoch waren wir über den Service enttäuscht, mussten uns öfter beschweren, weil z. B. das Zimmer nicht geputzt wurde. Das Hauptproblem war, dass wir das Gefühl hatten, unsere Urlaubszeit auf einer Baustelle zu verbringen. Das hätten wir gerne vorher gewusst. Es gab kein Entgegenkommen, nur eine Entschuldigung. Es wäre ein Leichtes gewesen, uns ein anderes Zimmer anzubieten, da es nur wenige Gäste gab. Das Personal schien Beschwerden gewohnt zu sein, wir haben auch einiges von anderen Gästen mitbekommen. Schade, dass die Zufriedenheit der Gäste den Verantwortlichen nicht wichtig zu sein scheint.
links unser Zimmer
Weg vom Zimmer zur Anlage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unexpected renovations!

Unfortunately the Hotel is currently busy with renovations which we were not informed about when booking. First allocated room was cramped and noisy as workers were busy with angle grinding close by. Staff kindly relocated us to a nicer room further away. The views from the restaurant are spectacular but again noisy due to renovations during the day. Restaurant staff are to be commended (special mention goes to Erikson). Housekeeping needs to pay more attention. We eventually booked out a day early. I'm sure when renovations are complete the hotel will be stunning. But would avoid for now.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay at Lake Kariba Inns. The setting was beautiful and the food was delicious. We had full body massages whilst there and went on a boat trip - all at a great value price. Staff were friendly and helpful, although could be a little slow when ordering/serving evening meals. When we checked out, the reception staff offered to call a bus to the hotel to take us back to Lusaka. When they were not able to get through to a bus driver, they had one of their own drivers take us to the market place to catch the bus - free of charge. Excellent service! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing that was detrimental was that they did not tell us there was construction 2 doors down. We booked the villa for privacy and had workman looking at us. There should have been a warning when we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast set up,food choice, rooms, amenities,facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Great food and staff. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place with a tranquil environment. Staff were great and helpful. The room was okay, just dusty, towels were a bit dump. Overall experience was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They offer Gamewalk and you can meet 7 zebras and 31 impalas wandering around the property at harbour side. Our family enjoyed the short trip to Kariba Lake a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lake Kariba Inn is a beautiful place to stay in Siavonga and is a great value. The restaurant and bar area is beautiful and the property is quite large. The rooms are very spacious and have nice furniture etc. I did not partake in any of the spa or boat trips but they seemed to be well organized
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best in the area

We really enjoyed it. Spectacular views. Good food. When we were there it was very quiet and peaceful. Place and grounds well maintained with happy Zebra and 1 angry goose!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was lovely and the recent renovations look great. We have tried two other places in the past, but Lake Kariba Inns is the place to stay in Siavonga. We were really impressed when the team went above the call of duty to get our car running when we found our battery dead in the morning - thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was dated but very clean and the beds comfortable. We stayed in a villa and had plenty of space for a family of 4. The biggest complaint was that the a/c units were noisy. We could have managed without them but needed them to drown out the noise from a nearby bar. Fortunately the bar was not open too late. Also, the private swimming pool for the villas is not very appealing, but the other 2 pools are close by and very nice. It's a great hotel overall and we definitely plan to stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Kariba Inn is my go to place in Siavonga

Lake Kariba Inn is my go to place in Siavonga. Pleasantly arranged pool area, bar and rocky hillside with natural garden. Has many activities on the menu such as tennis court, squash, gym, boating. Restaurant is offering good varieties of continental kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018