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The Shrub lodge

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Victoria Falls with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
The Shrub lodge welcomes guests with a traditional English breakfast and hosts a daily manager's reception. Visitors can enjoy twelve outdoor pools, relax at the coffee shop/cafe, connect with free WiFi, and count on the staff's helpful assistance throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Victoria Falls, The Shrub lodge is near the airport and near a train station. Victoria Falls Field Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include David Livingstone Statue and Victoria Falls Bridge. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
649 Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Shrub lodge

Bed & breakfast near Victoria Falls
At The Shrub lodge, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 30; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (from 3 to 10 years old)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Shrub lodge Victoria Falls
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shrub lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is The Shrub lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Shrub lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shrub lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shrub lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Shrub lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 6:00 AM–10:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is The Shrub lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Falls National Park, Zambezi River, and David Livingstone Statue. Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Shrub lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yanal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nights at the Shrub, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff weee so friendly and helpful, the food was OK, the location 6 to 8 minutes drive to the city center, it’s walkable if not too hot during the fay, and the park entrance is around 12 minutes drive. The staff were very helpful in booking all the activities. It’s good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Wonderful hotel!

The Shrub Lodge was amazing! Friendliest staff ever! Assisted with excursions even before stay! Great food and reasonable prices!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 weeks Absolutely gorgeous place with the most amazing staff. They can not do enough to help and are so friendly. Would highly recommended if visiting victoria falls
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

Great place to stay.

The staff were all so lovely and helpful. They organised all our tours and transport. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shrub Lodge is situated just out of town but the ability of the staff make it easy for you to get to and from any activity. All providers of activities happily picked you up and dropped you home. The friendliness of the people of Victoria Falls was great. If you want a nice quiet clean room then the Shrub Lodge is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice local inn . We loved staying here for 2 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly environment which allows for quiet time when needed, would visit again given the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and great customer service. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is just simply the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Great place to stay! Not far from airport

The staff were very helpful. The manager managed to assist us with the issue on our check in. The premises overall very clean. Water flitter was good and easily accessible. The pool very clean! My son best cooling area. Loved the breakfast service and the good food! I would highly recommend! All staff very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Rooms were modern and clean and spacious. Breakfast was great value and the lodge a lovely place. Shuttles were easy to co-ordinate and the staff friendly. I would definitely stay again. The pool was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denzil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, new and clean property. All the staff were very eager to please.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and friendly. Property was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Rooms were clean. Pool area lovely. We felt very safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton Kudzai

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

Unbeatable value

Very good stay. Recommended and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were great . Very, very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Holiday

Excellent facility
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked central location for the hotel to book tours. Due to distance was not able to walk into town or the falls. Great staff who were helpful cooridinating tours and Taxis. No resturants walkable but the hotel had a nice resturant for breakfast and dinner. Room were good size and water warm. Quiet. What is dislikes was the hotel surroundings. From the picture is appeared to be in a forest. Basically the hotel property is the roof line noted in the photo. Trees are on the neighbors fenced in property. Hotel has narrow cement patios and walkways. I felt a little miss led in the property photo.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value. Get a room at the rear of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very helpful and eager to please. However they did try to overcharge us for transportation from the airport. The rooms are spacious and clean. We used the hotel transportation every day during our stay which was very convenient but did add up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property some communication issue with book excursions and making drinks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

swithun

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

Clean Establishment.Worth it 4sure

The room was very clean,the bed was a king size and was comfy.The bathroom was pretty clean and functional. The only thing is that the rain shower was not punchy enough,but it was okay as it has a soft feel. The breakfast was amazing especially the Zimbabwe pork sausages..very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in the shower or the bath tub. You are bot allowed to take fruits (apples, pears) from the breakfast buffet to eat later. You are forced to eat them in the restaurant (management decision). The other staff ist great, though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shrub Lodge was very satisfying. The staff was friendly and attentive in every way and went above and beyond to take care of me and my son. They organized our excursions, prepared many of our meals and taxied us in and out of town almost daily. Only thing I would add is an accessable ice machine for the guests as I like drinks with extra ice and had to ask for it. Everything else was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation

This was a great place to stay. The room is comfortable with drinking water provided. Extra blankets were available if needed. There is air conditioning. The service is excellent! We needed to eat breakfast early to catch our safari tour and the staff accommodated. The breakfast was made to order and wonderful (I had sausage and eggs). There is also fruit, cold cereal, yogurt, pastries, toast, etc. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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