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
Mr S.
Clontarf
"Relaxing final night "
1 night Arrived 15 Sep 2018
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Glos
"Victoria falls hotel review "
1 night Arrived 9 Sep 2018
"A colonial hotel from an earlier era but with all mod cons.
The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed the warthog who is probably the most photographed animal in Vic Falls.
Good dinner at Jungle Junction." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed the warthog who is probably the most photographed animal in Vic Falls.
Good dinner at Jungle Junction." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Cold Ash
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 5 Sep 2018
"Excellent hotel but poor plumbing."
See all these reviews: 13n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr S.
Clontarf
"Comfortable stay at old colonial hotel"
1 night Arrived 1 Sep 2018
"Comfortable hotel and helpful staff. Close to the Falls.
Good atmosphere at the Terrace bar and food was of high quality.
Good place to stay at start and end of trip" See all these reviews: 15n in Zimbabwe
Good atmosphere at the Terrace bar and food was of high quality.
Good place to stay at start and end of trip" See all these reviews: 15n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Sue
Cape Town
"Elegance and history"
2 nights Arrived 25 Aug 2018
"Whatever one may think of the colonials, they certainly knew how to live comfortably in the tropics. The VFH retains all the grace I remember from my childhood, with a few improvements, like a vibrant multicultural clientele.
It was a peaceful place to begin the trip, and I liked particularly the retention of history in the Bulawayo Room, and the paintings displayed in art gallery and elsewhere. I'd perhaps like to have stayed a day or two longer. It was a bit of a rush fitting in a brief trip to the Zambian side, and there were many things we didn't go to see, like the Big Tree.
The individual staff members at the hotel were very friendly and interesting to talk to. Lindani, the guard on the path to the Falls; a young waiter, whose name escapes me (Ashton?); and many others - all extremely helpful, not intrusive, and excellent conversationalists.
The hotel was also very accommodating when we needed food and drink for the overnight train to Bulawayo - the lovely packed lunch lasted us through two meals." See all these reviews: 16n in Zimbabwe
It was a peaceful place to begin the trip, and I liked particularly the retention of history in the Bulawayo Room, and the paintings displayed in art gallery and elsewhere. I'd perhaps like to have stayed a day or two longer. It was a bit of a rush fitting in a brief trip to the Zambian side, and there were many things we didn't go to see, like the Big Tree.
The individual staff members at the hotel were very friendly and interesting to talk to. Lindani, the guard on the path to the Falls; a young waiter, whose name escapes me (Ashton?); and many others - all extremely helpful, not intrusive, and excellent conversationalists.
The hotel was also very accommodating when we needed food and drink for the overnight train to Bulawayo - the lovely packed lunch lasted us through two meals." See all these reviews: 16n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr D
North Vancouver
"great stay - really special "
3 nights Arrived 21 Aug 2018
"loved this hotel - reminded me of the Norfolk in Nairobi.
Wont forget the sight of baboons swarming the building early in the morning before the security guards could get organized and chase them off. Good food and fine South African wines - great staff and great service - an amazing breakfast buffet the like of which I have never seen anywhere else." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
Wont forget the sight of baboons swarming the building early in the morning before the security guards could get organized and chase them off. Good food and fine South African wines - great staff and great service - an amazing breakfast buffet the like of which I have never seen anywhere else." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs L
Wellington
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 11 Aug 2018
"Lovely old hotel."
See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
srgumins
California
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 15 Jul 2018
"I have been staying there for over 30 years:)"
See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 5n in Mozambique; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr A
Marford
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Jul 2018
"Atmospheric colonial hotel which could do with a bit of upgrading, particularly in the rooms.
Staff very helpful" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Staff very helpful" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
C & J
Utah
"Vic Falls Hotel stay"
3 nights Arrived 8 Jul 2018
"The overall experience was very good. The only letdown was the room. It did have a nice view of the garden and a tree with monkeys and birds. The room itself was not decorated. It was small. The bath was just ok no real style or era feel.
We suppose the very high cost in a facility of this nature and has its reasons. Perhaps it is expensive to be in Zimbabwe. The other parts of the stay were very good, but the room value seemed way below the cost.
We have stayed around the world and at that price expected a much larger and nicer room." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
We suppose the very high cost in a facility of this nature and has its reasons. Perhaps it is expensive to be in Zimbabwe. The other parts of the stay were very good, but the room value seemed way below the cost.
We have stayed around the world and at that price expected a much larger and nicer room." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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