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Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls
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About the Hotel
Ilala Lodge, A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,
Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe,
Matabeleland North
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run establishment located just 8 minutes from Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It features luxury accommodations surrounded by lush gardens and is known for its commitment to sustainability. The hotel is centrally positioned, making it an ideal base for exploring the attractions of Victoria Falls and its historical significance.
Location
Located close to the main attractions of Victoria Falls, the hotel is just a short stroll to the entry gate of the Falls. Transfers to and from Victoria Falls Airport, 15.5 miles away, can be arranged, with easy access to nearby destinations like Zambia and Botswana for day trips.
Rooms
Ilala Lodge Hotel offers 73 well-appointed rooms, including Classic, Deluxe, and Executive Suites. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, featuring air conditioning, minibars, and high-quality linens. The Deluxe and Pool Wings provide magnificent views of the Victoria Falls spray and the hotel's gardens.
Eat & Drink
The Cassia Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine awarded for its exceptional quality, alongside an extensive wine list from South African vineyards. Guests can enjoy al-fresco dining while soaking in views of the Falls, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner offered daily. The relaxed atmosphere is complemented by attentive service and stunning natural surroundings.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features two swimming pools and a Poolside Bar, providing a relaxing environment for guests. A variety of adventure activities can be arranged through the hotel's activities desk, including white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and scenic helicopter flights. Conference facilities are also available for small meetings, accommodating up to 30 guests.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Delicious Breakfast!
The breakfast spread was truly delightful, with a variety of options that catered to all tastes. I looked forward to starting my day with such a delicious meal!view full review
Spotless Retreat
My room was impeccably clean and well-maintained throughout my stay. I appreciated how everything was always refilled and fresh when I returned.view full review
Fantastic Arrangements
The activities division did an outstanding job arranging my Hwange day trip at a great rate. It made my stay so much more enjoyable and stress-free.view full review
Spacious Comfort
The living area in my room was generously sized and beautifully arranged, making it a perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing.view full review
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
Outdoor swimming pool
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Massage
Room features
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Ilala Lodge, A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,
Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe,
Matabeleland North
Map view
Ilala Lodge, A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,
Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe,
Matabeleland North
City landmarks
Waterfall
Mosi-oa-Tunya
2.9
mi
Second Gorge
2500 ft
Victoria Falls
Walk With Lions Victoria Falls
3900 ft
Shop 14 Landela Complex
Pure Africa Experiences
5300 ft
165 Courtney Selous Crescent Mosi-a-Tunya National Park
Lion Encounter
1.1
mi
Victoria Falls Livingstone
Devils Pool Victoria Falls
2.9
mi
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
1.4
mi
Victoria Falls
David Livingstone Statue
2.9
mi
Zambezi Dr
Devil's Cataract
2.9
mi
Island
Cataract Island
2.8
mi
Mosi-o-tunya Road
Victoria Falls
729.5
mi
Bridges
Victoria Falls Bridge
730.6
mi
The Victoria Falls World Heritage Site,
The Boiling Pot-Victoria Falls
730.2
mi
Island
Livingstone Island
730.6
mi
Nearby
273 Adam Stander Drive
Elephant's Walk Shopping and Artist's Village
1200 ft
Gallery
Prime Art Gallery
500 ft
273 Adam Stander Drive Next to 3 Monkeys
Victoria Falls Snake Park
1000 ft
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Safari Holiday
100 ft
Edge of the WWterhole at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Siduli Hide
5300 ft
Elephant Hills Road
Elephant Hills Golf Club
1600 ft
Old Customs House Victoria Falls Station
Victoria Falls Steam Train
1800 ft
Adam Stander Dr
Jafuta Heritage Centre
600 ft
Mosi-Oa-Tunya
Victoria Falls Activities
800 ft
Landela Complex
Game Drives Victoria Falls
1000 ft
Gallery
Tami Walker Gallery
1300 ft
Lawley Rd
White Water Rafting Victoria Falls
1300 ft
12 West Drive
Victoria Falls Quads
5000 ft
Livingstone Way
Victoria Falls Packages
1500 ft
738 Adam Stander Rd The Green Day Cooperative
Kumbirai Kako's Store
1600 ft
Livingstone
Royal Livingstone Express
1600 ft
Restaurants
The Three Monkeys
900 ft
Corner Livingstone Way and Adam Stander Drive
Nam Took
1500 ft
Adam Stander Drive Elephant Walk Shopping Centre
Whitewaters Restaurant
700 ft
1 Mallet Drive
Dean's Victoria Falls
1900 ft
273 Adam Stander Drive Elephants Walk Shopping and Artist's Village
Mama Africa
800 ft
11 Landela Complex
Stanley's Terrace
700 ft
The Victoria Falls Hotel
Livingstone Room at Victoria Falls Hotel
1800 ft
2 Mallett Drive Victoria Falls Hotel
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
88%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great views
Friendly staff
Limited options
Paid activities
8.8/10
Great
Rooms
8.9
Location
9.7
Service
9.0
Dining
8.3
Guest reviews
8.8/10
based on 7 review
8.9
8.9/10based on 160 review
Alec
United Kingdom,
May
2024
8.4/10
The lodge offers a wonderful experience with fantastic rooms overlooking the garden where you can spot wildlife and well-appointed amenities. The service is attentive, and the location is perfect for exploring the area. While the dining options are good, there are limited choices. Overall, a great value for a memorable stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were fantastic, well-furnished, and very comfortable and clean.
Service
8.0
The staff responded well to queries and were very helpful in ensuring a pleasant stay.
Location
9.0
The lodge is within walking distance to the falls and offers a serene African bush feel.
Dining
7.0
The dining options provided good quality choices, but could benefit from more variety.
Facilities
9.0
The lodge offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay.
Walter
United States of America,
April
2024
8.4/10
Staying at this hotel was truly a mixed experience. On the one hand, the location was superb with easy access to the Falls and lovely sightings of passing animals. The rooms, while offering a beautiful view, had some issues like water leakage and noise. The dining experience was delightful, especially outdoors. The service was exceptional, giving us a glimpse of remarkable hospitality. However, the noise from helicopter tours and a few maintenance issues slightly affected the overall stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were charming with a view over the gardens and beyond, but there were some maintenance issues like water leakage and daytime noise from helicopter tours.
Service
9.0
I was impressed by the exceptional service provided by the staff, especially their assistance with stargazing and the personalized meals created for us.
Location
10.0
The location couldn't be better, within walking distance to the Falls, post office, and souvenir shops, offering easy access to restaurants and superb vistas of animal sightings.
Dining
8.0
Dining was a delightful experience, particularly enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine with delicious meals.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, offering a pleasant overall experience.
Dave
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.8/10
My stay at the hotel was delightful. The rooms were lovely, comfortable, and well-appointed, with a variety of wildlife roaming the nicely kept grounds. However, I did encounter a minor issue with leaking water. The hotel's service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who helped me book exciting tours without any problems. The location was exceptional, close to the falls and the town, offering a tranquil colonial vibe. The dining experience, inclusive of hot dishes, was enjoyable, although I ventured out one evening. Overall, a great value for money.
Rooms
8.0
I stayed in a lovely room that was comfortable and well-appointed. A variety of wildlife wonders around the nicely kept grounds. The bedside lighting was good, but there was a minor issue with leaking water.
Service
9.0
The staff was not only friendly and attentive but also highly efficient in helping with tour bookings. I had a seamless experience arranging zip lining, a dinner cruise, and a helicopter tour. Their service was among the best I've encountered in a long time.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is excellent, just a stone's throw away from the falls, the town, and Elephant Walk—a fantastic spot for African art and souvenirs. The property offers a calm colonial vibe and allows you to hear the waterfall and see the spray from the room, even in low water season.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was enjoyable, with hot dishes available to order from a waiter. I appreciated the a la carte menu ensuring fresh and hot meals. Breakfast was included each morning, although I opted to dine elsewhere one evening.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel boasts great facilities to enhance the overall stay, offering everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Josh
United States of America,
December
2023
9.4/10
I truly loved my stay at this hotel. The rooms were unbelievably spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, plus the view onto the countryside with Vic Falls in the distance was simply breathtaking. The service was outstanding, with the Zimbabwean kindness shining through in every interaction. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the Falls and other attractions. The dining experience was top-notch, offering delicious options in a serene setting. A fantastic value for money overall.
Rooms
10.0
The rooms are well sized, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated with a lovely view onto the countryside and Vic Falls in the distance.
Service
10.0
The staff here are exceptionally friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with a genuine Zimbabwean warmth that made my stay even more special.
Location
9.0
The location couldn't be better, with a short walk to the Falls and the bridge to Zambia, offering a serene colonial vibe within the town.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was superb, with a mix of menu and buffet options in a charming setting with candlelit tables, offering a unique breakfast variety that stood out.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel boasts excellent facilities that catered to all my needs during my stay.
Maurice
United Kingdom,
December
2023
9.6/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were fantastic, well-furnished with everything I could want, including a fridge, air conditioning, and spa-standard bathrooms looking out onto the well-kept grounds where we could watch the warthogs and various antelopes just outside. The bed was very comfortable, and the bedlinen was of good quality. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to assist with all our requests and ensure a smooth experience. The location was perfect, offering a calm colonial vibe with excellent service on the beautiful terrace for breakfast and easy access to Victoria Falls and other attractions. The dining experience was very good, with a variety of options to choose from. The facilities were top-notch, enhancing my overall stay.
Rooms
10.0
The rooms were fantastic, well-furnished with everything I could want, including a fridge, air conditioning, and spa-standard bathrooms looking out onto the well-kept grounds where we could watch the warthogs and various antelopes just outside. The bed was very comfortable, and the bedlinen was of good quality.
Service
9.0
The staff went above-and-beyond to provide service, always helpful with our requests and problems. They helped us book various activities like zip lining, a dinner cruise, and a helicopter tour, all of which were awesome and went off without a hitch.
Location
10.0
The location was perfect, with excellent service on the beautiful terrace for breakfast and easy walking distance to Victoria Falls, the market, good restaurants, and a short taxi ride to The Falls and the bridge to Zambia. It was a great place to have sundowner drinks or relax by the pool.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent with a variety of options on the a la carte menu for hot dishes, ensuring fresh and hot meals.
Facilities
The facilities were outstanding, offering everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
H.
United Kingdom,
December
2023
9.0/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, with beautiful and spacious rooms offering lovely views and plenty of shelves for convenience. The service was top-notch, with the friendly staff going above and beyond to accommodate guests. The location is unbeatable, perfect for exploring Victoria Falls. The dining experience was delightful, offering a variety of choices. The facilities were excellent, making my stay truly enjoyable.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with lovely views.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with the staff being very friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is incredible, offering views of the waterfall and a calm colonial vibe, perfect for exploring Victoria Falls.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good, with lots of choices and hot breakfast prepared to order.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Great views
Limited options
Henry
United States of America,
October
2023
9.2/10
My stay at the hotel was truly enjoyable! The rooms were incredibly spacious, well-equipped, and impeccably clean. Having ample plugs for all my electronics was a big plus, and I was pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of insect repellent – a first in my experience. The large bathrooms added an extra touch of comfort. The only downside was that the price could be a bit steep for some travelers.
Rooms
9.0
I was impressed with the spaciousness and cleanliness of the rooms. They were well-equipped and provided ample plugs for all my electronics.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch! The staff was extremely helpful and went out of their way to cater to our needs. I even received a delicious chicken salad that wasn't on the menu.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location made me feel like I was in the heart of the African bush. It was convenient for visiting Victoria Falls, with the added bonus of being able to hear the waterfall and see the spray from my room, even during the low water season.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delightful, with a good mix of menu and buffet options. I particularly appreciated the a la carte items available to order, ensuring fresh and hot dishes. The breakfast selection was impressive, with hot meals prepared to order.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay. Whether it was room service, car hire, housekeeping, or laundry, the hotel had it all covered.
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