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Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

2.0 star property
Livingstone hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Poolside bar
Deluxe Suite
Reception
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom
Property grounds

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Free toiletries
The price is AU$48
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
214-217 Area Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, 60095

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 10 min walk
  • Railway Museum - 15 min walk
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 20 min walk
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 6 min drive
  • Devil's Pool - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 37 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Boma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel is only 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cafe Zambezi, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 PM - 11 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • 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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Cafe Zambezi – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Café Zambezi House Africa Hostel Livingstone
Café Zambezi House Africa Hostel
Café Zambezi House Africa Livingstone
Café Zambezi House Africa
Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel 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 Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel and nearby?
Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?
Yes, Cafe Zambezi offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel like?
Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Livingstone Museum and 15 minutes' walk from Railway Museum.

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Staff service is awful!
When we arrived at the lodge, the staff at reception seemed didn't know I had an online booking and the room wasn't ready. Waited 45 minutes to enter the room after a long drive. There was no hot water because the hot water heater "geezer" was off. (Staff didn't advise us if this when we arrived). It was switched on and waited 30 minutes and only got luke warm water for our 2 day stay. I told staff and nothing was done until the last day. Ordered complimentary breakfast and it took 30 minutes and there were no other guests ordering. The staff were arguing with each other about work in front of us (My partner speaks Bemba). We arrived back at the lodge after 10 pm and the door and gate to park the car was locked. Fortunately a staff member appeared out of nowhere and let us in. There is no communication between staff and guests and I asked to speak with the manager but he/she was never there. Asked for the number to call the manager and the phone wasn't answered. Staff were rude and expect the quests to understand the rule by magic!
Erick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nightmare at Café Zambezi: A Deluxe Room Disaster!
Television (TV) and DSTV: Despite booking a room that supposedly included DSTV, I was shocked to find it non-operational. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, I was told it hadn't been paid for. Unacceptable! Even after escalating the issue to the so-called manager on duty, no resolution was provided. Internet Woes: The promised free WIFI at Café Zambezi turned out to be a complete sham. The duty manager cited ongoing internet issues, but what's more infuriating is the lack of effort to address the problem during my entire 3-day stay. Unprofessional and inexcusable. Bathroom Towel, Cleanliness, and Toiletries: One dirty towel for the entire stay, with no option for a replacement, left me questioning the hygiene standards. The claim of free toiletries was a flat-out lie; all I got was a minuscule bar soap that barely lasted a day. Housekeeping Oversight: Don't expect your room to be cleaned unless you leave your key at the reception before 11 am – information conveniently omitted during check-in. Such lack of transparency is unacceptable. Mosquito Menace: Considering the malaria risk in the area, it's shocking that Café Zambezi doesn't provide insecticide or bother to spray the rooms. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes on your own. Pool Problems: I had hoped to enjoy the swimming pool, but the water looked more like a mud puddle than a refreshing oasis. This stark contrast to other properties in the area left me thoroughly disappointed. Save yourself!
Jacob, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet room but they have a nice restaurant here.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Last minute booking!
The price was good for the 2 rooms we booked. It took awhile for them to find the second room with lots of prompting when we checked in. The room frankly was roughly finished with all the light switches on one wall opposite the bathroom,very illogical! The door would only shut if locked,the beds had very sharp metal corners on them which caught you every time you walked by. The bathroom was fine ,just remember to ask them to switch the geyser on ! The mattresses were from hell ,just 2 banged out foam mattresses on top of each other requiring some serious balancing to stay on on! Otherwise aircon was good and the room clean but in reality for a budget lodge putting one double bed into the room with a side table and bed light would be better. I've stayed in several lodges all over Zambia for the same price and have been far more impressed with the decor and comfort. The overall lodge and restaurant etc are great and service good with all staff members friendly and attentive. Overall its a nice well placed lodge
Chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review