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The Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) • Second Gorge • OVER THE TOP

avg. $795 / night

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When the British South Africa Company commissioned a grand railway hotel beside the world's largest waterfall in 1904, they were encoding an entire imperial worldview in terracotta roof tiles and cream-rendered colonnades. The Victoria Falls Hotel, completed in its current Edwardian form by 1905 and extended significantly through the 1930s, was designed to make the journey to Mosi-oa-Tunya — the Smoke that Thunders — feel like an occasion worthy of the destination. The two-storey facade, visible across immaculate lawns shaded by mature indigenous trees, presents that original confidence intact: a deep colonnaded veranda running the full width of the building, red-tiled hipped roofs, and the particular pale yellow of colonial plasterwork catching the late-afternoon Zambezi light. Inside, the property holds two distinct registers. The formal dining room retains its coffered plaster ceiling, brass chandeliers with red shades, a resident grand piano, and decorative ironwork screens worked into stylised palm fronds — a room that could seat a colonial governor without adjustment. Against this, the renovated guest rooms introduce a more contemporary hand: linen-upholstered headboards with integrated lighting, monochrome geometric rugs, and framed antique engravings of the Falls arranged as a considered frieze above the bed. The heritage suites preserve four-poster beds dressed in white mosquito nets, stripped timber floors, and ikat-print curtains in celadon — accommodations that honour the building's age without requiring guests to perform nostalgia in order to sleep comfortably.

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EDWARDIAN STYLE HOTEL Established in 1904, The Victoria Falls Hotel overlooks the magnificent Batoka Gorge with the Victoria Falls only a 10 minute walk away through the hotel’s path, 22km from Victoria Falls Airport. FACILITIES – This gracious Edwardian – style hotel is set in lush gardens, with three restaurants, a swimming pool, spa, hair salon, gym, mini golf (putt putt), in addition assortment of local art throughout the hotel grounds. The hotel epitomises the romance of grand travel with total relaxation. The highlight is traditional High Tea on the terrace and dinner at Jungle Junction offering a view of the Victoria Falls Bridge and Batoka Gorge, displaying the spectacular African show at night. ACCOMMODATION - The 161 en-suite bedrooms and suites are fully air conditioned, with telephones, complimentary Wi-Fi and satellite television.

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Pool

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Internet

Free Internet

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Business center

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Breakfast Included

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Wheelchair Access

The Victoria Falls Hotel Reviews

3,595 reviews

"This superb hotel feels like stepping back in time to the colonial era, but in the best possible way. Service is excellent and the rooms spacious and comfortable.There is a secluded swimming pool with comfortable loungers and 3 restaurants, but for , breakfast the only place to be is on the terrace, watching the sunrise over the Victoria Falls."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 21, 2026

"We have just returned from a four day stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel, our third visit in 19 years. We absolutely love this hotel and could not recommend it highly enough. The beautiful historic public rooms, swimming pool, courtyards and gardens have been perfectly preserved and the location of the hotel by the Victoria Falls, where you can see the spray from the Falls and the bridge joining Zimbabwe and Zambia from the dining terrace is quite stupendous. We stayed in the Stables Signature Wing where the room was beautiful, set in a separate historical building surrounding a beautiful courtyard set out with plants and small fountains. There is also a lovely private terrace with tables and chairs for Stables Wing guests to relax with complimentary tea/coffee and cake every afternoon and complimentary alcoholic drinks between 6 and 7 pm. Also an assortment of drinks is provided free for guests in the room's minibar which was much appreciated. We ate breakfast at the hotel every morning on the stunning terrace overlooking the gardens towards the gorge. There is a buffet breakfast with a fantastic array of food choices and an egg station where a variety of eggs and delicious omlettes can be requested. We also ate lunch on the terrace on one day, dinner on two occasions (one was a fantastic buffet dinner), afternoon tea (also complimentary) and various cocktails and drinks and all were excellent. We have to say also that the staff at the Victoria Falls Hotel are second to none, always charming, helpful and friendly. We are already planning a return visit!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 14, 2026

"The hotel is just as beautiful as we remember. Born in Zimbabwe, we made a return visit recently after many, many years. The staff was professional, friendly, and well-trained. We had a few drinks and explored the grounds. Everything was in tip-top condition! I would love to spend more time there, so maybe one day we will return. Such a gracious and historical property."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 06, 2026

"I can’t say enough about The Victoria Falls Hotel! Not only was it the most elegant and historic of our 24 day trip across Southern Africa, the staff went overboard to ensure our stay was comfortable with extraordinary service. Hat’s off to Edson and his team. I also must point out the wonderful dining experiences, especially at the Livingstone. Afternoon tea was a treat and the outdoor environment for breakfast was amazing."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 05, 2026

"This hotel is proud of its heritage and history - great if like such a vibe - we do! Room has old plumbing but. Everything works. Lots of staff who check everything is ok +++ Good is good if not cheap $50 per head. If you killed heritage hotels - stay here"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 19, 2026

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