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Ilala Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Front of property
Suite (Strathearn) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Suite (Strathearn) | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Area A8, Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Devil's Pool
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite

  • 678 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Single) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 376 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Suite (Single)

  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Strathearn) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite (Strathearn)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite (Single)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Ilala Lodge Hotel

4-star Victoria Falls hotel close to Victoria Falls
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Ilala Lodge Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Victoria Falls hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Ilala Lodge Hotel features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This eco-certified hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ilala Lodge Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Cassia Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cassia Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ilala
Ilala Lodge Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Victoria Falls
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Ilala Lodge Hotel Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel Hotel Victoria Falls

Ilala Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

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 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast buffet
Love their breakfast buffet! Best ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Drexel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and the service impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jephunneh, Long Beach CA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations in a great location within easy walk to the Falls, shops, restaurants, and center of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Food was poor accommodation was average at best but very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony, Nanoose Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The flight over the falls is a must. Organised by the hotel .
Lunchat the lookout restaurant. Again organised by the hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Very convenient to Victoria Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean facilities and great breakfast and bar during the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning spot with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Colorado Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Lovely architecture, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, comfortable accommodation and right in the Wild. Frequent animal visitors
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jude, Seattle, WA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to Victoria falls. Comfortable helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Wonderful location with easy access to Victoria Falls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019