Ilala Lodge Hotel
4 stars
8.8
Very good
(370)
4 stars
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Ilala Lodge Hotel

4 stars
Area A8, Victoria Falls
8.8
Very good
370 reviews
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Overview

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Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast 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. AdditioExpedia Group
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast 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.Expedia Group
Rating
8.8
Very good
Based on 370 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Fri 5/16
Sat 5/17

The neighborhood

Area A8, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Elephant's Walk0.19 mi

Reviews

8.8
Very good
370 verified ratings
Wonderful
267
Very good
42
Good
40
Okay
10
Fair
5
Mediocre
1
Poor
5

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests loved the hotel's prime location near Victoria Falls and appreciated the beautiful outdoor areas and quality food. However, many felt that the prices were too high for the experience, and there were mixed reviews regarding the friendliness and efficiency of the staff.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2 out of 10
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9.0
Wonderful
Vsevolod, May 2025
Pros (+) Good hotel. Near Victoria Falls. 15 minutes to go to falls. Good staff. Good large rooms. In the evening once we saw 3 eating hippopotamuses near hotel. This was incredible
Cons (-) Not perfect restaurant and breakfast . Too gridy for us. Expensive. But of course it is clear
7.0
Good
James, Apr 2025
Pros (+) 10 minute walk from Victoria Falls. 20 minute walk to Zambia. Friendly service.
Cons (-) The bed was terribly hard. The food is good but very small menu.
10
Wonderful
Nancy, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Everything was perfect, exceptionally friendly staff, lovely room. ELEPHANTS right outside my room!
8.0
Very good
Dawn, Dec 2024
Pros (+) Relaxed and comfortable.
9.0
Wonderful
Mezroan, Dec 2024
Pros (+) Location and staff hospitality
Cons (-) Missing amenities. Shower was too open.
10
Wonderful
Rondi, Dec 2024
Pros (+) Activities desk was incredibly helpful in making all arrangements. Beautiful location, great food
9.0
Wonderful
Janice, Nov 2024
Pros (+) Breakfast buffet was excellent. Pool food was good too and evening dinner was excellent with good choices and plenty of options for all , including vegetarians . The local sights were all very good , the falls of course , the sunset cruise , Chobe National park .
Cons (-) There was some noisy work going on whilst renovating one of the pools whilst I was there . Helicopters are a constant noise . I didn’t like the fact that you get harassed by street sellers wherever you go . Also , every time you go to the falls or into the Nature park there’s a $50 Charge . But that’s the same for all the hotels there . But it Does make the trips expensive. A multi visit pass shou...
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8.0
Very good
Gregorio, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Perfect Position, cozy atmosphere, nice structure
Cons (-) WiFi in the rooms was not working well. Rooms on the lower floor are too expensive for what they offer
6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Not a bad hotel, but the price does not justify the experience
6.0
Okay
Ian, Jun 2024
Pros (+) Location in town close to falls
Cons (-) It is really 3 star rather than 4 star. No lifts, very poor internet, Shower had no door so water sprayed all over the bathroom floor.

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 2:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 11:00 am
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.