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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.

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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 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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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

  • 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.
  • Angie
    United States of America United States of America
    Central location which is only a stone's throw to all the actions in town. Shops, banks, walks, and Covid tests are all within easy reach. The lodge itself is clean, beautiful, and comfortable. I really liked their mosquito net which is set up...
  • 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 .

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 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, 9.1

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
    Cancelation 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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Evening entertainment
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot bath
    • 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.

    • 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: 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
    • 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.