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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel

Reviews of Victoria Falls Hotel

Wildlife sightings and reviews

162 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, 26 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Victoria Falls Hotel.
Leopard

0% success

Elephant

38% success

Buffalo

5% success

Zebra

0% success

Showing 91-100 of 162
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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs S
Worcs

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 15 Jun 2017
"The staff were very helpful but subdued compared with our last visit 6 years ago.

I gather Mr Mugabe is now taking a slice of the takings and guest numbers have slumped badly - we were asked to encourage people to visit. It was a shame to see a great hotel struggling against increasing odds but despite all managing to maintain its excellence." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs B
Hampshire

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Jun 2017
"despite its smart colonial aspect it was very friendly, informal and relaxing" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr M & Ms T
Ongar

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 28 May 2017
"See previous feedback. [Ed: see below]" See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Mr M & Ms T
Ongar

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 20 May 2017
"Super setting, colonial grandeur. base rooms very old fashioned but comfortable. Stable block rooms better.

The vast majority of the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Just one of the terrace staff was a bit grumpy.

The Livingstone Room offered excellent food and polished service." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Prof J
Salt Lake City

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 18 Mar 2017
"Just loved it. Super location, ambiance and service. There are few hotels like this left on the planet.

Those who know the E & O Hotel in Penang, or Las Mananitas in Cuernavaca will know what I mean.

Would love to return." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
WMD

"First class, really enjoyed our stay."

4 nights Arrived 26 Jan 2017
"The hotel was a experience in itself, both of us enjoyed the unique make up of the residence, the staff were most friendly and obliging adding to our stay" See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr D & Mrs J
IOW

"A fascinating place"

1 night Arrived 26 Oct 2016
"A place we had to visit, and facilities definitely grand and attractive.

Dinner in the Livingstone Room was a highlight - except the mosquitoes lurking under the table!" See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Carolita
UK

"Colonialism is still alive."

1 night Arrived 21 Oct 2016
"It was like a step back to a by-gone time. This sprawled out genteel colonial hotel was elegant and timeless.

I didnt eat there apart from breakfast as I took the Zambezie river cruise that served food and champagne, but the breakfast was the most comprehensive I have ever experienced, even from a top flight Hong Kong hotel.

The setting was tropical and the staff were attentive and couteous. My room looked out over the grounds at the back directly in front of the famous bridge that separates Zambia from Zimbabwe." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms P
San Francisco

"Charming hotel by Victoria Falls"

2 nights Arrived 20 Oct 2016
"Staying at this hotel was like being transported back to the early 1900s, the decor was of luxurious and tasteful Victorian style and the service was excellent. Our room was spacious and comfortable, the bathroom dreamy.

There were many rooms for guests to entertain in, but my favorite was the piano room which led to a terrace overlooking a vast garden and Victoria Falls bridge. There's a path that would take you from the hotel to Victoria Falls, which we took advantage of. We stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed the afternoon, massages and food.

Would recommend this place to anyone coming to Victoria Falls!" See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs G
Herts

"Unlocked for upgrade"

2 nights Arrived 23 Sep 2016
"Shown to Luxury Suite overlooking bridge and waterfall smoke. No explanation for upgrade but very welcome.

Used as rest day, walking to falls and afternoon by large pool. Took small meals on Terrace restaurant, not overpriced.

Hotel remains icon of historical decadent luxury in Vic Falls tourist bubble in country trying to feed itself. Nevertheless a fabulous experience" See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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162 reviews of Victoria Falls Hotel by travellers since August 2007
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