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Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property
Lodge with 2 outdoor swimming pools, steps from Victoria Falls National Park

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
Exterior detail
Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Stand 1756, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Maramba Cultural Museum - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Lodge near Victoria Falls National Park
Near Victoria Falls, Shearwater Explorers Village provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Explorer Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • A nature reserve, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shearwater Explorers Village include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Explorer Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shearwater Explorers Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Shearwater Explorers Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shearwater Explorers Village located?

Situated in Victoria Falls, this spa lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls. Zambezi River and Devil's Pool are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raynetta H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resort, beautiful, mystical, comfortable and a place I would come back again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location can walk to the falls, many restaurants and shopping near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kudzaishe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property just tiny rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Shearwater Explorers Village - 10/10 for sure! The property was immaculately clean, the breakfast was absolutely delicious, and our room was perfect with the mosquito net to keep us safe from bites at night. Most of all we loved the staff - reception, cleaning staff, activities staff, bartenders and restaurant servers were incredibly warm and friendly. They were what makes Shearwater Explorers Village the perfect place to stay when visiting Victoria Falls. We highly recommend staying at Shearwater Explorers Village.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the place, but the room was small. The dining room is good with many options on the menu. We also found the Three Monkeys restaurant nearby pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Engina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shearwater was relaxing and comfortable, but I was bothered that the staff would never help me with smaller bills even though you see other guests constantly paying with cash.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phanuel

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

Phanuel

Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay here as we were within walking distance of the Victoria Falls Rainforest. The staff was kind and attentive, and the grounds were beautiful. Unfortunately our AirCon broke and dripped water on the bed but aside from that our stay was great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was unmatched everyone was so friendly and helpful. The property is gorgeous, rooms are nice and lots of areas on property to relax and hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kentaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near by the Victoria falls. The room was clean. Our kids enjoyed the swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well maintained and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shaowen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cottages are designed attractively to tourists with a good service and ideal location for Falls. However, Victoria Falls city has far too many street vendors chasing tourists around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Base camp for Victoria Falls

Shearwater was a good place to spend our three days in Victoria Falls. While it is a bit worn these days and also a bit overpriced relative to the other options in the area, the room was decent, food good, and staff very friendly. The hotel arranged airport transfer was smooth, and the grounds comfortable, though there were very few pool chairs for many guests. Of course, the reason you are in VF is the Falls and the hotel is in a good location with easy walking to souvenirs as well as the nearby Falls. We also stumbled upon a great find - Victoria Falls Distillery - just a couple of blocks away.
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Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Beautiful place with a relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to the falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for a quiet relaxing holiday. Easy access to attractions especially the Victoria Falls and other attractions in the area and surround.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Wonderful staff. Closest resort to the falls. Were able to arrange a great safari in chobe from the desk. 3 monkeys restaurant was excellent as a 2nd location for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edison

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

Excellent

Great customer service , excellent location and very comfortable room .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Excellent food and the staff were lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Great stay with helpful excursion desk

Lovely location close to markets and restaurants. Rooms spacious and clean, good wifi, lovely pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful property, friendly and caring staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and easy access to brewery, distillery, craft markets, central town and even easy walk to the falls. It’s a large site with many rooms, breakfast can be full but always lots of food and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Walkable to the falls and the craft market, nice restaurant, nice rooms. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023