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Located 2.5 miles from Victoria Falls, Shongwe Lookout offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. At the lodge you'll find a restaurant serving African and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Victoria Falls National Park is 1.9 miles from Shongwe Lookout, while The Big Tree at Victoria Falls is 1.9 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest review summary
Guests raved about the friendly and attentive staff at Shongwe Lookout. The <b>location</b> was praised for its convenience to Victoria Falls. Rooms were noted for their comfort and <b>cleanliness</b>. <b>Breakfast</b> received high marks for variety and taste. The <b>pool</b> was appreciated, though some found it limited in space.
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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.0

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Shongwe Lookout
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Shongwe Lookout

  • Yes, Shongwe Lookout is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Guests staying at Shongwe Lookout can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American
  • The prices at Shongwe Lookout may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Shongwe Lookout is 0.7 miles from the center of Victoria Falls. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shongwe Lookout has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Shongwe Lookout is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Shongwe Lookout include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Single
  • Shongwe Lookout offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours