Ilala Lodge Hotel
Ilala Lodge, A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Why people book this hotel
“Location was great”
“Location was very good I did not know that Victoria Falls was that close I will …”
“The room was comfortable”
“Good large rooms”
“Spotlessly clean and staff very helpful and friendly”
“Very good, service location and staff helpful and friendly”
“Good breakfast, facility”
“Location Foods and breakfast Elephants”
“Room was clean and comfortable”
“It was clean friendly and set in beautiful surroundings…we loved seeing differen…”
“Pool food was good too and evening dinner was excellent with good choices and pl…”
“The gardens, views, pool area and dining area were fantastic”
Overview
Located within an 2 km of the Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel set in expansive gardens. This property borders the Victoria Falls National Park and the Gorge Swing Victoria Falls is 1 km away. Each air-conditioned unit at Ilala Lodge has a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. The rooms open out onto a balcony or patio and each has an en suite bathroom. Enjoy a meal at The Cassia Restaurant, which features a patio overlooking the lush gardens, or relax with a drink at the Poolside Bar. The spray from the Victoria Falls can be seen from numerous places at the hotel, and activities such as bungee jumping, white-water rafting and helicopter flights can be enjoyed in the vicinity. The Victoria Falls Border Post is 3 km away, while Livingstone is just across the border into Zambia, 12 km from Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Traveller reviews
YOSHIDA
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
Good breakfast, facility. Location was great. Room was clean and comfortable.
Zaheer
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
“Glad to be gone”
Nothing. Horrible experience
Gareth
couple
February 20, 2026
“FAIR- WON'T RACE BACK”
PLEASANTLY SITUATED
Ranjan
couple
February 18, 2026
“3 days”
Location was very good I did not know that Victoria Falls was that close I will recommend to my friend and family when they visit there
Diana
couple
February 6, 2026
“Clean friendly and set in beautiful surroundings with a view of the Victoria falls spray and wild animals.”
It was clean friendly and set in beautiful surroundings…we loved seeing different animals every day.
Frank
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
“Lacklustre stay at high prices”
Food quality is poor, rooms are very dark, TV selection and quality is very poor.
Paul
family_with_children
January 23, 2026
The hotel was located in the perfect place. Spotlessly clean and staff very helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable. I cannot recommend this hotel higher and would stay again.
şafak
couple
August 13, 2025
Location Foods and breakfast Elephants
Danny
couple
August 11, 2025
“Very good enjoyable, location was central and we enjoyed the food and the staff were very helpful.”
Very good, service location and staff helpful and friendly
Vsevolod
family_with_children
May 10, 2025
Good hotel. Near Victoria Falls. 15 minutes to go to falls. Good staff. Good large rooms. In the evening once we saw 3 eating hippopotamuses near hotel. This was incredible
Dawn
couple
December 26, 2024
“Comfortable standard rooms with garden view.”
Relaxed and comfortable.
Janice Bannister
solo_traveller
November 7, 2024
“I enjoyed the hotel and all the local sights and trips the hotel booked for me.”
Breakfast buffet was excellent. Pool food was good too and evening dinner was excellent with good choices and plenty of options for all , including vegetarians . The local sights were all very good , the falls of course , the sunset cruise , Chobe National park .
H Jenny
couple
November 6, 2024
“Memorable!”
For all the wrong reasons, this was a memorable stay! ☹ The location of the lodge is in an excellent position, walking distance to the amazing falls with “the smoke” visible from the terrace/restaurant, also close to the town with access to restaurants, galleries, bottle shops etc, yet still quiet and peaceful….wonderful! The food and ambiance @ breakfast matched the amazing location.
Gregorio
couple
August 28, 2024
“Nice hotel, with a couple improvements to make”
Perfect Position, cozy atmosphere, nice structure
Ian
couple
June 14, 2024
Location in town close to falls
Jayden
extended_group
May 21, 2024
“The staff were very accommodating, welcoming, caring and supportive. We felt very at ease and would highly recommend.”
Ilala Lodge is a fantastic lodge. It has everything you will need and is extremely close to the township and Victoria falls itself. The gardens, views, pool area and dining area were fantastic.
Astrid
couple
April 1, 2024
“Good location to walk to Vic Falls ; view from hotel not great”
Lynn
couple
March 5, 2024
great location , exelent staff ,all said no problems .
Alex
extended_group
February 28, 2024
“Mixed feelings”
Walking distance to the fall and the style of the hotel.
Tarek
couple
February 14, 2024
Location is a walking distance from the falls, very nicely design hotel. You can hear the falls and see the mist. The nice location allowed us to go back to the room midday to take a break.
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Evening entertainment, Spa facilities, Foot bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Currency exchange, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Executive Suite
This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
Standard Double or Twin Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this twin/double room. The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Standard Suite
This suite provides a pool with a view. Boasting 1 bedroom, this spacious suite has 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior Suite
This luxurious suite provides a pool with a view, a hot tub and a spa bath. This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as garden views. The unit has 5 beds.
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