Reviews of Royal Livingstone Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
86 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Royal Livingstone 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-2018, 7 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Royal Livingstone Hotel.
Zebra
100% success
Hippo
67% success
Elephant
50% success
White Rhino
17% success
Mr & Mrs SA
Norfolk
"A Hotel as it should be"
2 nights Arrived 6 Nov 2015
"We saw the Falls in full flood last year. This year there was a draught and next to no water in the Falls. We went swimming in the Devils pool at the top of the Falls, a spooky experience to say the least.
The Hotel may be old but is still an excellent site with the best of services and an unbeatable location.
Why stay anywhere else one would have to say?" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The Hotel may be old but is still an excellent site with the best of services and an unbeatable location.
Why stay anywhere else one would have to say?" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs E
Hereford
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
3 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2015
"Pure luxury!
Staying at the hotel after the safari was definitely the best way to end the holiday - gave us time to relax and enjoy some free time. Would definitely stay there again." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Staying at the hotel after the safari was definitely the best way to end the holiday - gave us time to relax and enjoy some free time. Would definitely stay there again." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr P
Switzerland
"wonderful falls, hotel a mixed bag"
3 nights Arrived 25 Jul 2015
"Beautiful hotel in a beautiful park right on the Zambesi. Excellent location for visiting the falls. The room was very good. Dinner on 2 nights was good, once the offered menues were quite limited. Breakfast was satisfactory, on one morning it was poor (empty plates, slow order executon). Disturbing were a lot of people sitting in the area waiting for departure. It felt like in a youth camp.
Spa was very expensive with poor quality of nail polish. The water in the pool was full of dead flies.
Two people were outstanding: the lady concierge who was very effective and who helped us overcome a serious problem with an unexpected flight cancellation. The second was a receptionist which came to our bungalow to help us with the internet, which as it turned out, is very unstable.
The sundown boat trip on the river was expensive but very beautiful. Staff and service were really enjoyable and you get a lot of snacks and drinks!" See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Spa was very expensive with poor quality of nail polish. The water in the pool was full of dead flies.
Two people were outstanding: the lady concierge who was very effective and who helped us overcome a serious problem with an unexpected flight cancellation. The second was a receptionist which came to our bungalow to help us with the internet, which as it turned out, is very unstable.
The sundown boat trip on the river was expensive but very beautiful. Staff and service were really enjoyable and you get a lot of snacks and drinks!" See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Mr H
Switzerland
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Jul 2015
"Great Luxury 5star Hotel in Front of the Falls. Very easy accessible to the Fall as the entry is included. But Overall a little bit overpriced.
But the Bar is worth a visit!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
But the Bar is worth a visit!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr A & Mrs M
Scotland
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 9 May 2015
"A great location to finish our tour"
See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr A F, Torquay
UK
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 16 Oct 2014
"A wonderful location.
The hotel was excellent but " Africa -lite ". It could have been anywhere in the world but with tame zebras, giraffes and impala .
A good last stop to bridge the move from Africa to Europe." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
The hotel was excellent but " Africa -lite ". It could have been anywhere in the world but with tame zebras, giraffes and impala .
A good last stop to bridge the move from Africa to Europe." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Family L
Pennsylvania
"Incredibly posh"
2 nights Arrived 16 Sep 2014
"Great location a few minutes walk from the falls. Not close to town, but the hotel was so nice that we were never tempted to leave.
Our room had a beautiful enclosed riverfront porch and all the amenities. Each group of rooms had a day and an evening butler to help with anything and everything. Experienced a classic high tea overlooking the falls, but that was overshadowed by a delicious gracious dinner." See all these reviews: 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Our room had a beautiful enclosed riverfront porch and all the amenities. Each group of rooms had a day and an evening butler to help with anything and everything. Experienced a classic high tea overlooking the falls, but that was overshadowed by a delicious gracious dinner." See all these reviews: 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs H & Mr R
USA
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2014
"Amazing hotel! After almost two days of traveling from California to get to Africa we were swept off our feet with the warmth and hospitality when we arrived!
As you enter the lobby and see the beautiful Zambeze river through the open air windows it takes your breath away. Then the tea and hand massage while we checked in was delightful. Every staff member was totally attentive during our two day stay. I highly recommend and would certainly stay here again. We did not participate in activities as we wanted this time to rest, enjoy the location and prepare for our upcoming safari days.
We did walk to Victoria Falls and hike down to Boiling Point (with the baboons and monkeys!) to watch the rafters depart which was a great outing and so easy to get to from the hotel. The giraffes and zebras on the property are quite fun.....but they are wild! We did participate one day with one of the guides when they were being fed.....such fun and so delighted we ran into him on the grounds and he invited us to join him!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
As you enter the lobby and see the beautiful Zambeze river through the open air windows it takes your breath away. Then the tea and hand massage while we checked in was delightful. Every staff member was totally attentive during our two day stay. I highly recommend and would certainly stay here again. We did not participate in activities as we wanted this time to rest, enjoy the location and prepare for our upcoming safari days.
We did walk to Victoria Falls and hike down to Boiling Point (with the baboons and monkeys!) to watch the rafters depart which was a great outing and so easy to get to from the hotel. The giraffes and zebras on the property are quite fun.....but they are wild! We did participate one day with one of the guides when they were being fed.....such fun and so delighted we ran into him on the grounds and he invited us to join him!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr d
Kilburn
"livingstone luxury"
3 nights Arrived 17 Aug 2014
"A five star hotel next to the Victoria falls - for me a 45 year dream come true.
Zambian hospitality all the way with a day trip to Zimbabwe as well." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia; 2n in Botswana
Zambian hospitality all the way with a day trip to Zimbabwe as well." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs SA
Norfolk
"Royal Livingstone Hotel..THE Falls Hotel"
3 nights Arrived 16 Apr 2014
"Anyone going to see the Falls really should stay here since it is truly grand and in sterling terms not expensive. We rounded off our trip to Botswana with a trip to the Falls and 3 nights at the Livingstone and it was a very good decision.
We went home refreshed and recharged and the Falls were worth two visits." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
We went home refreshed and recharged and the Falls were worth two visits." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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