Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
273 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ilala Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"VERY COMFORTABLE"
Staff well trained, friendly and EXCELLENT (except the bar-man who was a bit cold). Excellent menu and pleasant outdoor dining.
Very nice standard room with private terrace from where we watched the warthogs. Memorable viewing of awesome Victoria Falls.
Despite the almost constant buzzing of sight-seeing helicopters over the hotel would stay there again." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Great entry and departure nights!"
The rooms were a bit dated, and we asked for a second floor room with a terrace on our second night which we found much better than ground floor. Amazing staff and food!!!" See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Namibia
"Wonderful hotel"
The hotel has recently been expanded to add a significant number of additional rooms. This did not appear to congest or otherwise impact the service or central areas but we did not visit in peak season. We were in the original rooms and these were comfortable with a lovely balcony where you could hear the roar and see the spray of the falls.
Friendly, accommodating staff. Great stay." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Great first respite"
We stayed our first and last nights at the lodge, the second time we asked for a second floor room and we liked the terrace much better than the ground floor patio. Saw elephant and warthogs right from our room. Victoria Falls area right around hotel not the nicest." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Namibia
"Great Victoria Falls Hotel"
Breakfast buffet was awesome. Lots of chooses. Staff was helpful, courteous, accommodating and would go back again. Great ambiance in the restaurant. Better than average food.
Ten Minute walk to the falls.+++" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
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The transfers from Botswana to Zimbabwe to the hotel and finally to the airport were coordinated seamlessly." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Location, location, location"
Walking distance to the Falls on one side and to the shop and restaurants of the town on the other side. Right next to the bank machines and post office.
Friendly and accommodating front desk staff, and good food at the on site restaurant. As in all of the places we ate at in Zimbabwe, service in slow by American and European standards." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Vic Falls"
Visiting Victoria Falls was a breathtakingly spiritual experience. Got soaked to the skin of course!
Then dried off and walked to Zambia and had lunch at the Royal Livingstone Hotel - a beatiful place in a stunning location. Delicious food too!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Lovely stay at Ilala"
The location was perfect -- being able to walk to the Falls was great. There is not much else to "do" in Victoria Falls, but we didn't even need to leave. One should be aware that prices are all in USD throughout, so it was expensive. The sundowner cruise was very nice -- high quality boat, nice staff, ample food and beverage.
We also did a tandem zipline with Wild Horizons, which was super fun." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
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