Reviews of Victoria Falls Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
166 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Victoria Falls Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2019, 28 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Victoria Falls Hotel.
Leopard
0% success
Elephant
39% success
Buffalo
4% success
Zebra
0% success
Mr P.
Tatsfield
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2024
"Disappointed with the attitude.
Given the swimming pool and bar was closed, there was a reluctance to accommodate alternatives for guests ." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia
Given the swimming pool and bar was closed, there was a reluctance to accommodate alternatives for guests ." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Toronto
"Gracious "
2 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2024
"This “gracious lady” of an hotel is an old favourite of ours. We love the large green lawn and the calm and peaceful atmosphere it engenders. The buffets -breakfast as well as dinner while one watches a traditional show – are excellent. The dinner choice of desserts e.g. crème brulee and cheesecake are not to be missed. A negative is that the shortcut path at the bottom of the lawn which brought one very close to the Victoria Falls, has been closed as the increased elephant activity now makes it too dangerous. One now has to walk all the way around. Also, prepare for a very high cost to get into the area where the Falls are."
See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Mr W
Lincolnshire
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 25 Aug 2024
"I loved this place.
An anachronism, but utterly splendid for being so.
Incredibly efficient but very friendly.
Fantastic staff and a superb location.
Wonderful." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
An anachronism, but utterly splendid for being so.
Incredibly efficient but very friendly.
Fantastic staff and a superb location.
Wonderful." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mrs H
London
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 10 May 2024
"Really enjoyed our stay.
Old style character and comfort, with friendly staff and very good quality and range of food options on the terrace. Grounds beautifully maintained.
Although you can't see the Falls, you can see the mist rising and hear the sound of the water." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Old style character and comfort, with friendly staff and very good quality and range of food options on the terrace. Grounds beautifully maintained.
Although you can't see the Falls, you can see the mist rising and hear the sound of the water." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report
C&A
Munich
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 28 Jan 2024
"The grounds of the hotel are very beautiful and there's much to explore in the hallways of the hotel when it comes to its history.
We have stayed in a room with a lovely view of the garden and the bridge at the falls - great. Breakfast was also very nice. As to the food in restaurant on the terrace this was absolutely okay, but not outstanding. Some of the furniture in the lounges is a little dated, for example some sofas should be renewed.
The staff was very friendly and always happy to help." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
We have stayed in a room with a lovely view of the garden and the bridge at the falls - great. Breakfast was also very nice. As to the food in restaurant on the terrace this was absolutely okay, but not outstanding. Some of the furniture in the lounges is a little dated, for example some sofas should be renewed.
The staff was very friendly and always happy to help." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr A.
Ongar
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
3 nights Arrived 15 Nov 2023
"What can one add about this hotel that has not been said before?
It is very comfortable and we received a very warm welcome. The rooms are super , although a little lacking in storage space.
We also found the shower was a little slippery and felt that either a non slip surface , or some grab rails might be a good idea .
We were staying on a B and B basis and were pleasantly surprised at the cost of lunch , dinner and drinks in the hotel. The quality of food was great and the view over the gorge to the bridge just fabulous.
We did buy some bits from the locals and found some of them rather too insistent and aggressive. We decided to get around the town by taxi rather than walk around and be continually approached ." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 4n in Botswana
It is very comfortable and we received a very warm welcome. The rooms are super , although a little lacking in storage space.
We also found the shower was a little slippery and felt that either a non slip surface , or some grab rails might be a good idea .
We were staying on a B and B basis and were pleasantly surprised at the cost of lunch , dinner and drinks in the hotel. The quality of food was great and the view over the gorge to the bridge just fabulous.
We did buy some bits from the locals and found some of them rather too insistent and aggressive. We decided to get around the town by taxi rather than walk around and be continually approached ." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
SoCalCouple
Calif.
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2023
"The hotel is beautiful and the staff were warm and inviting.
Breakfast was great and we enjoyed high tea there as well." See all these reviews: 5n in Zimbabwe; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Breakfast was great and we enjoyed high tea there as well." See all these reviews: 5n in Zimbabwe; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Ms AW
SW London
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
1 night Arrived 3 Sep 2023
"This hotel is iconic and history abound. The facilities are beautiful.
Given the number of tourists that can appear all at once, they handle it efficiently . Concierge and customer service superb. The room was a little tired. We were in the stable area I believe and the gardens outside in the courtyard a bit tatty. But overall the premises were beautiful.
Lovely Indoor and outdoor bar area. Breakfast was nice and we had a lunch BBQ which was good. Had problems with the internet in the room. But it was quickly solved.
I wished I had added on a few more days in Victoria Falls as there is a lot to do. We visited the falls unguided. Taxis are USD 6 each way to most places you may wish to go." See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Given the number of tourists that can appear all at once, they handle it efficiently . Concierge and customer service superb. The room was a little tired. We were in the stable area I believe and the gardens outside in the courtyard a bit tatty. But overall the premises were beautiful.
Lovely Indoor and outdoor bar area. Breakfast was nice and we had a lunch BBQ which was good. Had problems with the internet in the room. But it was quickly solved.
I wished I had added on a few more days in Victoria Falls as there is a lot to do. We visited the falls unguided. Taxis are USD 6 each way to most places you may wish to go." See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms J.
Northallerton
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 5 Jul 2023
"Lovely old majestic hotel full of history and character, in a fabulous location. Disappointed with the fine dining in the Livingston room, we expecting so much more. Probably the worst diner we had on our whole trip.
Helicopter over the falls was a wonderful end to this superb holiday." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Helicopter over the falls was a wonderful end to this superb holiday." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report
Chained Bear
Asia
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 16 Jun 2023
"Timeless charm"
See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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