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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
4 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Victoria Falls
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jayden
    Australia Australia
    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.
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location , exelent staff ,all said no problems .
  • Alex
    Portugal Portugal
    Walking distance to the fall and the style of the hotel.
  • Tarek
    Canada Canada
    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.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely loved the Ilala lodge ! Beautiful classic African lodge . The rooms , the gardens , the furnishings and the food were gorgeous! It’s also situated just across the road from the walk to the Falls .. so convenient.
  • Dmitry
    Russia Russia
    Very good hotel, excellent location - the nearest to the waterfall, excellent breakfast
  • Shaistha
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was great! Very close to shops and tour operators. Walking distance to the vic falls. Big rooms and bathrooms. Peaceful sleep and doom provided for mosquitoes.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    Amazing in every way. Could not have had a better Time! Highlight was the friendly and extremely efficient staff.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel, great location within walking distance of the falls.
  • Simbarashe
    South Africa South Africa
    everything from the stuff to the location to also the stuff

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to have a camp bed in the room to sleep 3 people

    Good day The maximum occupancy in our rooms is 2 pax. We do however have standard suites which are triple rooms.
    Answered on 27 February 2020
  • Are ATM Available in the hotel

    Unfortunately, there are no ATMs situated in the hotel. Whilst there are ATM machines outside most banks in Victoria Falls (some not even 30m from the..
    Answered on 28 December 2019
  • Have renovations been completed, have all rooms been upgraded and is there a shuttle to town?

    Currently, Ilala Lodge is under no major renovations. We have completed both our garden wing standard rooms and the Deluxe Wing as well as the pool an..
    Answered on 3 January 2020
  • Can the resort host a white wedding

    Good day. Thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately are not hosting weddings.
    Answered on 21 October 2022
  • Hello, is the wifi reliable and high speed? Also is it available in the rooms or just in the public areas? Asking for business travel purposes.

    Good Morning. Apologies for the delayed response. Yes the hotel has reliable internet available throughout the hotel. Regards Tinashe
    Answered on 19 May 2021
  • do you have a shuttle to and from the airport in livingston

    Good Day. Thank you for contacting us. Kindly note that the land borders into Zimbabwe are currently closed due to Covid restrictions and the option i..
    Answered on 31 May 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Cassia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Ilala Lodge Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    Wellness
    • Foot bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Ilala Lodge Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Ilala Lodge Hotel

    • Ilala Lodge Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Evening entertainment
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming Pool
      • Foot bath
    • Ilala Lodge Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Victoria Falls. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Ilala Lodge Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • Ilala Lodge Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Cassia Restaurant
    • Room options at Ilala Lodge Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
    • Check-in at Ilala Lodge Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Ilala Lodge Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.