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Located within an 1.2 mi 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 0.6 mi 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 private 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 1.9 mi away, while Livingstone is just across the border into Zambia, 7.5 mi from Ilala Lodge Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
4 sofa beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Victoria Falls

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rondi
    United States of America United States of America
    Activities desk was incredibly helpful in making all arrangements. Beautiful location, great food
  • Alec
    Canada Canada
    Location is excellent, within easy walking distance of the national park entrance and the Lookout Cafe, which is outside the park and which does not require payment of the daily park fee. The hotel’s grounds are beautiful, with trees flowering in...
  • Gigi
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was amazing as well as their dinners. Very good location to view the falls. The staff and service was great.I would definitely stay here again.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous food and inventive menu options. The location overlooking the gardens and within sound of the Falls was incredible. Pancakes were INCREDIBLE!
  • Kanian
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    1. Excellent location & very well furnished with lush greeneries on all side. 2. Very spacious well laid out room & bathroom 3. Extremely helpful staff & very polite behaviour. They even helped me co-ordinate with my airlines for lost luggage. 4....
  • Laetitia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Taking your breakfast or dinner overlooking the garden and the mist from the falls is just magical !! very nice facilities , good food and fantastic staff who are very helpful and attentive to service! room 72 was excellent with nice view as...
  • Christian
    Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
    Illala went the extra mile in contacting us regarding airport transfers which we appreciated. The hotel far exceeded expectations in every area. A very enjoyable stay, thank you.
  • Lizet
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff is excellent, the best location very close to the falls, good breakfast, safe, comfortable rooms with comfortable beds and pillows, good restaurant, beautiful views.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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 ,...
  • 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.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Ilala Lodge Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Evening entertainment

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Car rental
    • 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

    Spa

    • Foot bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

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

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about Ilala Lodge Hotel

    • Ilala Lodge Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center 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: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Evening entertainment
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot bath
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Ilala Lodge Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Ilala Lodge Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
    • The prices at Ilala Lodge Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.