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The Victoria Falls Hotel

5.0 star property
Travelers discover Africa's natural splendor at this historic hotel while enjoying gourmet dining, poolside relaxation, and rejuvenating spa treatments

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The Victoria Falls Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with its lush gardens and inviting outdoor pool. Guests savor international cuisine across four distinct restaurants, while the property's mini golf course provides entertainment and the spa delivers restorative treatments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Stables Signature Wing Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Stables Signature Wing Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite (King bed) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite (King bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite (King Bed) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Suite (King Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Batoka Suite (King bed) View of Victora Falls | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Batoka Suite (King bed) View of Victora Falls

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Victoria Falls, The Victoria Falls Hotel is in the historical district and near the airport. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Railway Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. Devil's Pool and Victoria Falls Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Victoria Falls travel guide
Map
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls on Zambezi River, view from Zimbabwe, Africa
    Victoria Falls National Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Bridge
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Victoria Falls, waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Africa
    Zambezi National Park
    5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • David Livingstone Statue
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Devil's Pool
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boma
    6 min drive
  • Shungu Pool Terrace
    5 min drive
  • The Lookout Café
    17 min walk
  • Victoria Falls Waterfront
    13 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    8 min walk

About this property

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Victoria Falls
Located close to Victoria Falls Bridge and Devil's Pool, The Victoria Falls Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and mini golf. Treat yourself to a body treatment or a facial at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at one of the 4 on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All 161 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The Victoria Falls Hotel is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Jungle Junction
  • Livingstone Room
  • Stanley's
  • Stanley's Terrace

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls Hotel Hotel Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does The Victoria Falls Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Victoria Falls Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Victoria Falls Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Victoria Falls Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Victoria Falls Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Victoria Falls Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is The Victoria Falls Hotel located?

This family-friendly Victoria Falls hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. Victoria Falls Bridge and Zambezi National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Victoria Falls Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 375 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee-may

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic grand hotel, courteous service, lovely amenities, unparalleled location and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Breakfast buffet also incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic it is and deservedly so! An excellent hotel in a stunning location. The Victoria Falls Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VFH is a fabulous iconic hotel with wonderful views of the bridge and the spray rising from the falls. Everything about the hotel is top class and we had a great stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful colonial style hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Amazing staff and beautiful surroundings

Beautiful iconic hotel with wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel and grounds, the staff was amazing and food was so good! Enjoyed the entertainment also
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE Victoria Falls is exquisite ! Very luxurious old colonial hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at the Vic Falls Hotel. The hotel has an incredible history, central location , breathtaking views and warm staff which ensured we had the best stay we could have hoped for. Whether spending the days lounging by the pool or walking to the falls, the hotel staff catered for all of our needs and more. It was a special trip thanks to our stay here and I couldn’t recommend it any more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every part of our stay was 5 stars, but especially all the staff from Michael at dinner last night, to the super helpful and curteous front desk staff, to the cleaners and finally Veronica who was just charming at breakfast this morning. What a lovely place and people.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old colonial building. Quite a formal hotel. Lovely room. Nice gardens with view of the bridge. Walking distance to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful British colonial era property. Staff is fantastic. I would stay here again. If you need a hotel to see Victoria Falls, this IS the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay long but really appreciated the Victoria Falls Hotel for its beautiful rooms and overall facility. Great afternoon tea (delicious) and breakfast buffet. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife cavorting on their lawn. Location was perfect for visiting the falls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

marjan mir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over rated for the price . Condition is very outdated and worn out . Great location and view. Friendly staff however were not accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

Lovely historic property.

We were really looking forward to our stay here and the hotel delivered. Our room was gorgeous with a really gorgeous aesthetic that balanced Classic and modern design. Service was really nice and staff very friendly (especially Lauren at check in). We organised transfers through the hotel; and all of them turned up perfectly on time which really impressed me. My one criticism would be the Livingstone Room, it was marketed as a very high end restaurant, and the service was lovely indeed; but the food was quite mediocre and forgettable and many of the wines were unavailable. In addition, the vegetarian option was the same as what I ate the night before on the terrace which was disappointing. Nonetheless, the history and character of this hotel was exceptional and we had a truly lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place of high standards on fabulous grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was spectacular to stay at the number one property at Victoria Falls and therefore it’s an experience that we will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not offer a better summary than we will be BACK. Well done it was a very special part of our holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
A wonderful hotel with great views and a lovely team. Unfortunately it’s lost its 5 star edge since I was last there and is very much run like a 4 star. Still worth staying for the old world style.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location!!! Perfect location for the falls. Great buffet and dinner show. Nostalgia everywhere. You feel you have gone back in time. Downside: the hotel needs some updating, but the lack of tourism during COVID hurt all the hotels in the area. Still beautiful location and hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels like the hotel is trading on its former glory. The room is charged double what it’s worth. Most wines on the menu aren’t in stock, you’re harassed constantly by helicopters and street vendors, the gym is under furnished and they had no pool! That was the main reason we wanted to stay
The broken pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We book the Vic Falls hotel fir a big if luxury at the end of our trip. To be honest, it was just ok. While it’s a beautifully maintained historic hotel, we paid a fortune for average service. Little things like the mini bar & water/coffee weren’t restocked during our stay. The food was very average. We had a much more luxurious stay at Ilala Lodge across the road at the start of the trip with fabulous food and service. Save your money by booking elsewhere and go to Vic Falls hotel for high tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged for my accommodation when I had already paid Expedia in full. The front desk made me pay a second time saying they had not been paid by Expedia ? I am requesting a refund from Expedia immediately please.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023