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Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

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You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, The Simujinga Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a wall with a decorative panel.

Double standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park, while Victoria Falls Field Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Victoria Falls travel guide
Map
278 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • A large waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
    Victoria Falls National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large waterfall cascading down a steep cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
    Victoria Falls
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A waterfall with a rainbow, a bridge, and surrounding greenery.
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • A waterfall cascading down a steep cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
    Zambezi National Park
    5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • David Livingstone Statue
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sea Spice
    11 min drive
  • S'lo Lounge
    12 min drive
  • The Lookout Café
    4 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    12 min walk
  • The Travelers Bar
    6 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Simujinga Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 English breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel 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 Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 one-way applies.

Where is Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Victoria Falls, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Falls National Park, David Livingstone Statue, and Zambezi River. Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 385 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel was a delight to stay at. The ambiance is just perfect to introduce you to your African adventure. The staff were uniformly helpful, polite, and welcoming. The shuttle service into town was welcome and the drivers exceptionally wonderful helping coordinate taxis to additional off site restaurants. Overall, a great place to stay and I would definitely come back. Kudos to the management!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is absolutely lovely! The food is good! It is fun sitting out at pool bar. However, the facility does need some upgrades. I was injured due to the glass shower door falling on me. The bottom door hinge appeared to be corroded. The manager kindly coordinated a doctor to come to the hotel to tend to my medical needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position to walk into town. Polite and helpful staff. Overall clean but looking worn in places. Could do with replacing the bath towels and some maintenance on the two bathrooms we had use of. We didn’t eat on site so can’t comment on the quality of the food. A good place to stay if you are trying to keep to a smaller budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free shuttle to and from the fall. Beautiful landscape and swimming pool. Friendly and helpful staff. I saw monkeys and birds from my patio. A small refrigerator, insect repellent, canopy mosquito nets for bed are provided in the room. There is guard at gate. Felt safe and relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly knowledgeable staff, convenient location. would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful outing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive and helpful. Rooms a little dated but nice in size and we really enjiyed the deck and pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, hotel has great vibe, beautiful sorroundings, nice room and restaurant. Close to everything. Overall just a very nice, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closer to town, friendly staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Victoria Falls adventure

Great location hotel staff excellent and friendly. Security 24h and secure parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near all places of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The Victoria Rainbow Falls Hotel was a great place to stay at. The rooms were clean. The breakfast was convenient. The grounds were kept immaculate. The staff were so friendly. It was close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle was handy and made everything close. Rooms while a bit dated were nice and we really enjoyed the balcony and pool area Every staff person we encountered was totally service oriented especially the fellow in the lobby with the headdress and horn, he always went out of his way to help, even weighed our bags in preparation for the airport .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice overnight stay here. Staff are super friendly. Room comfortable and clean. Food was good. Really liked the free shuttle from the hotel to Victoria Falls!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
They’re doing their best. It’s a kind of pay as you go hotel. They make you pay for each step because they are very decentralized. The restaurant for breakfast, the bar, the shuttle to the airport, etc. It’s not a bad place to stay, but don’t expect a lot. The stuff were pretty nice, but things move at a slow pace. Shout out to the laundry staff and house keeping. They were very professional and timely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice central place with friendly staff and efficient service. Very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I often stay at the Rainbow Hotel for the usual reasons. Safe. Friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, conveniently located and for the price, it was great. Concierge was fantastic. Rooms were good. Would definitely recommend if yiu dont want to pay 1k at a fancier place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Amazing Staff, not so amazing shower.

Our visit to Victoria Falls was beautiful as always. The location to the downtown attractions was perfect, we walked most of our trips. The staff at the Rainbow Hotel were all very friendly and welcoming and were there to help us with all of our questions and needs with a smile on their faces. The only thing I was not 100% pleased with was our shower. There was barely a trickle and no door on the shower, so water went everywhere when you showered and it took awhile with no pressure. Overall, we are very pleased with our stay and would most definitely return. Thank you Rainbow Hotel for a great week.
Shower with no door or curtain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and well established hotel with a lovely architecture. Very helpful staff. Easy walk to town and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All well exept for the loooong wait for food at dinner.Also they seems to be out of cash
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026