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Ilala Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Victoria Falls
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Suite (Strathearn)
Front of property
Suite (Strathearn) | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$838
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 63 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite (Single)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Strathearn)

Suite (Strathearn)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Single)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Area A8, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 1 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 2 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 3 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 18 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Ilala Lodge Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Falls. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and Modern European cuisine is served at The Cassia Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 73 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Safari nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1984
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ilala Spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Cassia Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 34 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs USD 18 (one-way)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Ilala Lodge Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Victoria Falls
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Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ilala Lodge Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ilala Lodge Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 34 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ilala Lodge Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and rafting. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Ilala Lodge Hotel also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ilala Lodge Hotel?
Yes, The Cassia Restaurant offers al fresco dining and Modern European cuisine.
What's the area around Ilala Lodge Hotel like?
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Victoria Falls and 14 minutes' walk from Zambezi River.

Ilala Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast buffet
Love their breakfast buffet! Best ever
Bonnie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was amazing. We loved the lodge, we had hippos outside our door 2 nights. Breakfast was amazing and the staff was fantastic. We would definitely come back.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was well maintained and the service impeccable.
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A true 5-star resort featuring African luxury and charm at its finest. The exquisite cultural décor within the executive suites is astounding. The free mini-bar at first seems to be too good to be true. It is yours to enjoy. The insect repellent and insect spray awaiting us in the room were greatly appreciated. This is a fabulous property that allows for one to see native animals graze nearby from your room. The restaurant food and staff are excellent. There were a few communication hiccups with hotel personnel. However, the hotel staff works hard to rectify and please. The Hotel does a good job presenting and explaining the Victoria Falls tours and activities. I would suggest that they update their activities list to make note that all activities are on the Zimbabwe side (same side as hotel) except for the Devils Pool which is on the Zambia side. That is very important to know for ones respective Country Visa requirements. Also, a total time estimate for activities would be helpful. The IIala is immediately surrounded by noisy traffic, restaurants, and helicopter tours. Perhaps upgrading the patio doors and windows to thicker and/or soundproof glass (for the suites wing at least) would help. The high arching outdoor hallways act as sound magnifiers and that adds to the disturbance. Still a very wonderful stay overall!
Jephunneh, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here by myself and it was the perfect location right by the falls entrance and you can walk to the cute shops in town. The people and staff were incredible , they had a great activities desk that arranged my airport transfers and activities that I wanted to do, and the rooms were very nice! The pool and outdoor eating areas were also incredible. Great staff and people and overall experience
Kelley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodations in a great location within easy walk to the Falls, shops, restaurants, and center of town
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Doug, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Food was poor accommodation was average at best but very expensive
Richard, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The flight over the falls is a must. Organised by the hotel .
Lunchat the lookout restaurant. Again organised by the hotel .
Kay, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing. Very convenient to Victoria Falls.
Kathleen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff who go above and beyond to accommodate and aide in all matters. The lodge is immaculate in every way. My room was huge with cold a/c, a balcony overlooking manicured greenery, and a stocked complimentary fridge/bar, cookies and an espresso machine! In addition to the hotel room/property itself, a highlight is being walking distance to the Falls as well as shops and restaurants. I feel this is a BIG bonus over more out of the way lodges. In my room, all I felt was the tranquility of the hotel grounds - but a brief and safe walk put me at artisan craft shops and restaurants. In all, Ilala offers the serenity of nature without the dependence on cars and taxis to visit anything beyond one’s lodge.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, clean facilities and great breakfast and bar during the evenings.
William, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning spot with a great atmosphere.
Peter, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

WOW Wonderful stay.
This is a fantastic place to stay. Staff is great! Rooms spacious. View out the window or from our deck is wonderful and we see wildlife up close. Today we saw a mother warthog and her three babies.Wonderful experience. Recommend it highly.
Leigh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here. Lovely architecture, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, comfortable accommodation and right in the Wild. Frequent animal visitors
Eric, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms all have views, there is a wonderful restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining available, the grounds are beautiful, the common areas are large and a there is a very nice outdoor pool and bar. This lodge is centrally located to Victoria Falls and downtown shopping. Ilala Lodge was an added bonus to our trip to the Falls!
Jude, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Closest hotel to Victoria falls. Comfortable helpful staff
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Wonderful location with easy access to Victoria Falls.
Scott, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

A wonderful position in the town and close to walk to shops and the Falls. The hotel is stylish and set within beautiful gardens. It is well presented with and the open air dining is wonderful. The only improvement cold be the quality of the meat served at dinner
2-night romance trip
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