The Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Virgin rating

Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite

The hotel

Tantalisingly close to Victoria Falls, this grand hotel has views of the waterfall’s spray, the dramatic gorge, and Victoria Falls Bridge, with a private path leading you to the falls themselves in just ten minutes. And this means you’re also close to the attractions of Victoria Falls town. The falls’ inaugural hotel, it has a deep-rooted history dating back to 1904 when it was built for British railway workers. It’s a history still played out in its Edwardian décor and pool, in the High Teas on Stanley’s Terrace (accompanied by views of the bridge and fall sprays), and in the elegant dining of The Livingstone Room, dressed in white tablecloths and sparkling silverware. Victoria Falls Hotel hasn’t forgotten its local roots though, with African feasts and entertainment at Jungle Junction, and braais and beverages served under its thatched gazebos and around the pool.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Directly overlooks the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side of the falls. Transfer time from Victoria Falls Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

161 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, TV, WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar* and safe. Standard Rooms are available with single, twin or double beds and have wood furnishings. Some rooms are interconnecting.

Edwardian in style, Deluxe Rooms are located in the main section of the hotel. These rooms either have garden views or overlook the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge, with a double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Newly refurbished Deluxe Suites overlook the resorts garden or Zambezi River, they also feature four-poster king-sized bed, spacious marble bathroom and a spacious lounge area.

Signature Livingstone Room (fine dining), Jungle Junction restaurant (breakfast and dinner, evening entertainment), Stanley’s Terrace (light meals and High Tea), BBQ lunch next to the pool. Bar. Pool. Spa*. Mini fitness room. Internet lounge. 24-room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Jul 6, 2024 Dream141142 Fort Lee, New Jersey

Fantastic trip. Victoria Falls is a beautiful site and we especially enjoyed our stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel that was a great location.
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Jul 3, 2024 Companion61887483136

The property itself is magnificent. The facilities are good although the aircon in our room was very old and noisy. I have given the 3 Star rating as the service was below par. We had an executive room that gave us access to the premium lounge. The service there was almost non existent. We had the feeling of being looked down upon by the staff a… Read more
The property itself is magnificent. The facilities are good although the aircon in our room was very old and noisy. I have given the 3 Star rating as the service was below par. We had an executive room that gave us access to the premium lounge. The service there was almost non existent. We had the feeling of being looked down upon by the staff a few times. I have never felt that in a hotel. It’s a nice place to visit for the day but I would not stay again due to the lack of care by the staff. Read less
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Jul 2, 2024 Mike J

Beautiful resort. Everything about the property was excellent. The common areas were beautiful, the grounds were well maintained. The rooms are excellent. Very nice size, nicely decorated and very comfortable. The views from the property were excellent. Staff were beyond friendly. Tje two restaurants? Were very good with great selections.
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Jun 27, 2024 Ben T Australia

Great spot looking out to the falls (in the distance). Tremendous location with old-school character & staff that made a real effort across the board!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Like stepping back in time 🕰️

Jun 23, 2024 Georgie E Cambridge, United Kingdom

We received a very warm welcome to Zimbabwe thanks to the staff (and the animals!) at the hotel. The food was all really good, especially the afternoon tea, and we enjoyed the entertainment at Jungle Junction too. The pool area was a particular highlight, as was Stanley’s Bar - the caipirinhas and Zambezi sparkles are a must. The hotel,… Read more
We received a very warm welcome to Zimbabwe thanks to the staff (and the animals!) at the hotel. The food was all really good, especially the afternoon tea, and we enjoyed the entertainment at Jungle Junction too. The pool area was a particular highlight, as was Stanley’s Bar - the caipirinhas and Zambezi sparkles are a must. The hotel, grounds, and rooms were spotlessly clean, despite some of the animals’ best efforts to dig up the lawn… We also really enjoyed our complimentary massage. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Victoria Falls. Read less