About this hotel
General information
The Victoria Falls Hotel is a historic early-20th-century hotel set in its own tropical gardens in the town of Victoria Falls. Its verandas and galleries look out over the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge, the spray of the Falls rises above the trees, and in the quieter hours their roar carries across the lawns. Arched loggias, broad verandas, lily ponds, palms and flowering shrubs give the place an unhurried rhythm between visits to the Falls.
There are 149 rooms and suites, spread between the main building and the separate Stables Signature Wing. Beyond the restaurants, bar and garden pool, the hotel has a day spa, a hair salon, a gym, a residents' lounge and two galleries: a permanent exhibition of Zimbabwean stone sculpture and a room of wildlife paintings. An activities desk in the foyer arranges walks to the Falls, river cruises, flights over the gorge and safari drives.
Location
The hotel stands in the town of Victoria Falls in western Zimbabwe, its gardens facing the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge, with the Falls themselves a short walk away. Victoria Falls International Airport is about 25 minutes by car, and private transfers can be arranged on request. Hwange National Park lies some 180 km away.
Spa
Beauty Spa is a small, light-filled day spa offering massages and facial and body treatments with a focus on skin health. Next door, the hair salon handles cuts, styling and treatments for all hair types, best booked a day ahead. Guests in the Stables Signature Wing receive a complimentary 25-minute neck, back or foot massage.
Sports & leisure
Alongside the outdoor pool and the gym, the activities desk in the foyer arranges time at the Falls, on the river and in the air:
- walks along the viewpoints of Victoria Falls
- sunset cruises on the Zambezi above the Falls, canoeing, and jet-boat trips among the islands at the edge of the Falls
- fishing for tigerfish and bream with a guide who supplies all the equipment
- white-water rafting through the gorges below the Falls – half-day, full-day or overnight
- bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge (111 m), the gorge swing and a cable slide
- 15-minute helicopter flights over the Falls
- 4x4 safaris in Zambezi National Park – elephant, lion, buffalo
- visits to the craft market with its stone and wood carving, and tours to nearby villages
- golf on an 18-hole course 10 minutes' drive from the hotel
Restaurants & bars
The hotel's restaurants look out over the gardens, the gorge or the bridge:
- The Livingstone Room – the formal dining room, a classic, grand setting open for dinner only, Monday to Saturday, with à la carte and table d'hôte menus; smart casual dress, with collared sleeved shirts and closed shoes for men
- Jungle Junction – a thatched open-air restaurant facing the gorge and the spray of the Falls, serving buffets with African flavours at breakfast and dinner, with local music and dance groups performing during dinner
- Stanley's Terrace – light meals through the day and afternoon tea served daily with views of the Victoria Falls Bridge and the spray
- Poolside – an open-air bar beside the pool with cocktails, an à la carte lunch menu and light meals served in the garden gazebos
- Stanley's Bar – a small 30-seat cocktail bar with signature cocktails and gin and tonics within earshot of the Falls
- 24-hour room service
Swimming
The outdoor pool sits in the garden among tables and gazebos, where drinks and light meals are served during the day from the adjoining bar.
Pets
Pets are not accepted.
Rooms
The 149 rooms and suites are spread between the main building and the separate Stables Signature Wing, which has its own lounge and check-in. Guests in the Premium Rooms and Deluxe Suites have access to the Bulawayo Premium Lounge.
Every room has air conditioning, IP TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, a telephone, a hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities, with express valet service and same-day laundry.
Classic Room
Decorated in greys and black with fine-wood furniture, with a king-size bed or twin beds and a shower-only bathroom. Sleeps two; some rooms interconnect.
Stables Signature Wing Room
In the separate wing, facing the front lawns or the inner courtyard, with a king-size bed or twin beds and a bathroom with a classic tub and a large walk-in shower. Guests check in at the wing's own lounge, where tea, coffee and cake are served daily from 15:00 to 17:00; sleeps two.
Premium Room
A spacious room with a lounge area and views of the gardens or the Batoka Gorge, a king-size bed or twin beds and a bathroom with a generous shower. The minibar is replenished daily at no charge; sleeps two.
Deluxe Suite
A suite with a lounge, a king-size bedroom and a large bathroom, looking out towards the spray of the Falls or the Batoka Gorge. Sleeps two.
Executive Suite
An individually decorated suite in the north or south wing, with a separate lounge, a walk-in wardrobe, a bathroom with a tub and separate shower, and garden views. Sleeps two.
Royal Batoka Suite
A two-bedroom suite at the centre of the hotel with views of the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge: an entrance hall, living room, dining room for six and a modern kitchenette, a master bedroom with a king-size bed, freestanding tub and walk-in shower, and a second en-suite bedroom with a king-size or twin beds. Sleeps four, with butler service on request.
Presidential Suite
A three-bedroom suite in a quiet wing, with panelled walls, a lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony over the gardens; the master bathroom has a tub and twin showers. Sleeps six, with butler service.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.