The Victoria Falls Hotel
On one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
World-class service, and food and beverage choice and preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike. The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice.
Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century.
The ambience of the hotel is steeped in that history with all suites decorated in the gracious Edwardian style of Zimbabwe’s colonial era. It has 161 rooms comprising 37 standard rooms, 58 traditional rooms, 48 deluxe rooms, 7 junior suites, 4 honeymoon suites, 6 executive suites and the Royal Suite. The latter, as the name suggests, has seen reigning monarchs, presidents and, more recently, many famous Hollywood stars among its privileged occupants.
Small executive meetings and private dining facilities are easily arranged for those who wish to combine a little business with a lot of pleasure, and all in a secluded and discreet environment. A large swimming pool, two tennis courts, a library, reading rooms and chapel are part of the complex. Golfers can enjoy 18 holes on the championship course of the nearby sister hotel, Elephant Hills Resort.
For guests who wish to take in some game viewing, a five kilometre drive (or walk) brings them to the national park and, guided by professional rangers, they will seek out Zimbabwe’s “big five” – elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo – and be able to capture their encounters forever, on camera!
A sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, just upstream from the magnificent falls, is another must for the visitor and will be arranged by hotel staff. Crocodiles, abundant hippo and new friends are the staple of these legendary exhilarating cruises.
But it is the Victoria Falls Hotel that remains the major attraction for visitors. Waking up to the sound of “the smoke that thunders”, seeing the sun rise beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the lunar rainbow at night, all the while soaking up the history and ambience of a bygone era, is more than unforgettable – it is unique. And brought to the world by African Sun’s flagship, The Victoria Falls Hotel.
What we offer
The hotel is delightfully quiet with several lounges and secluded areas to reflect. The Palm Lounge, bright and cool, is a peaceful and private corner in which to unwind, read and write.
The hotel has a well appointed shop specialising in colonial and ethnic memorabilia. An in-house touring desk is conveniently located for all your tour and car hire needs.
- 3 Restaurants
- Edwardian style swimming pool
- Lounges and reading rooms (Bulawayo Room, Palm Lounge)
- In house tours, transfers and activities desk
- Conferencing facilities
- E-lounge
- Wifi throughout the hotel
- Library and reading rooms
- Chapel
- Curio shop
- Same day laundry
- Doctor on call
- Hair salon and beauty therapist
- 24 hour room service
- Packed breakfast & lunch
- Baby sitting services
- Open and secure parking
All rooms are air conditioned with every modern amenity including digital satellite television and a personal safe. The old fashioned bath tubs of the stable wing turn the bathroom into a haven of relaxation. Rooms range from standard rooms, twin standard rooms, deluxe twin, standard suites, honeymoon suites and the famous royal suite.
The standard room services include same day laundry and 24 hour room service. Inter-leading rooms are also available for families where parents can occupy a room that links the neighbouring children’s room through a private doorway.
The hotel caters well for disabled guests with ramps linking specially designated rooms to all public areas of the hotel.
- Digital satellite television
- Safety deposit box
- Bath tub and shower
- Bar fridge (only in deluxe rooms and suites)
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Smoke detectors & sprinkler system
- Telephone
- Shaver socket
- Complimentary early morning tea & coffee
- En-suite bathroom (toilet, bathtub and shower)
Each conference room has elegant sprinklings of greenery in the form of well placed pot plants and flower vases. The rooms are suitable for meetings of between 8 and 40 people.
The Victoria Falls Hotel offers specially designed conferencing packages that include spouses’ programmes; these programmes include luxury spa treatments and tours such as elephant back safaris and Flight of angels.
The quaint chapel, built in 1929 has been the venue of many weddings, and morning mass is held there every available Sunday.
- Flip charts
- Overhead projectors
- White boards and markers
- Message boards
- Portable Television and VCR/DVD
- Dedicated registration and break away area
- Teas/coffees and lunch packages
- Spouse’ programmes are available
Restaurants
Bars
For the convenience of our guests there is the option of having manicure and pedicure treatments in their rooms. Massage treatments are available in the airy gazebo located around the poolside or in the tranquillity of the hotel gardens.
Both the spa and hair salon are decorated in a clean and modern design with tiled floors. The Spa specialises in Clarins facial and beauty products, these products are also available for purchase by guests.
The hair salon specialises in hair cuts, styling and treatments for all types of hair. Guests are encouraged to make appointments at least 24 hours beforehand to ensure they can be accommodated at their preferred time.
- Pedicure
- French manicure
- Swedish body massage (neck, shoulder and back)
- Full body massage
- Aromatherapy full body massage
- Clarins ultimate body relax, scrub and massage
- Facial care (Clarins custom designed facial)