Ilala Lodge Hotel

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

Aromatherapy, facials, manicures and pedicures

Suite (Strathearn) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

Hotel in Zimbabwe

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

1 Double • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Double • 2 Single • 301 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Standard Suite

1 Double • 678 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Standard Suite (Single)

1 Double • 678 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Room

1 Double • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

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4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

Hotel in Zimbabwe

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

1 Double • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Double • 2 Single • 301 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Suite

1 Double • 678 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Suite (Single)

1 Double • 678 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Double • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

2.5

Nov 2024

Love their breakfast buffet! Best ever

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

Loved it

5.0

Mar 2024

Property was well maintained and the service impeccable.

5.0

Mar 2024

Great property.

5.0

Jan 2024

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!

5.0

Oct 2023

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

5.0

Sep 2023

Excellent accommodations in a great location within easy walk to the Falls, shops, restaurants, and center of town

2.0

May 2023

Food was poor accommodation was average at best but very expensive

5.0

Feb 2023

Staff was amazing. Very convenient to Victoria Falls.

5.0

Jan 2023

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.

5.0

May 2022

Nice room, clean facilities and great breakfast and bar during the evenings.

2.5

Oct 2021

Stunning spot with a great atmosphere.

2.5

Jan 2020

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.

5.0

Oct 2019

Loved our stay here. Lovely architecture, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, comfortable accommodation and right in the Wild. Frequent animal visitors

2.5

Oct 2019

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!

5.0

Oct 2019

5.0

Jun 2019

Closest hotel to Victoria falls. Comfortable helpful staff

2.5

May 2019

Great hotel. Wonderful location with easy access to Victoria Falls.

2.0

May 2019

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

2.0

May 2019

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

2.5

Jan 2019

Very nice property, well maintained and excelent staff.

2.0

Oct 2018

Overall my stay was wonderful. It was a bit disappointing the pool was not available every day due to renovations, but management went out of their way to arrange access to another hotel pool. When things go wrong it is the way they are handled that matters, and for this they get top marks. Very nice lodge in the best position in Victoria Falls. I will return.

2.5

Sep 2018

Excellent location, very nice property, excellent caring staff

2.5

Sep 2018

Fantastic location,great staff,delicious food!!

2.5

Jun 2018

Excellent stay, very helpful staff advising on my onward bus trip to Bulawayo; fantastic breakfast watching the sun coming up through the spray from the Falls.

2.5

Jun 2018

Amazing location. Would definitely stay there again. Service and food also was excellent.

2.0

Apr 2018

Very good hotel closest to the Victoria falls

2.0

Apr 2018

Ilala Lodge is a beautiful property overlooking lush landscape near the Falls (only drawback of being so close is you hear the constant helicopters during daytime). Service was great, room very comfortable. You are right in town so a short walk to the Falls, shops and restaurants.

2.0

Feb 2018

Ilala is well placed in the heart of the Vic Falls town, close to everything. The hotel itself is beautiful with historical decor and detail. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The room I stayed in had a nice view of the front lawn where animals walked through and I had a veranda to sit on. The staff is friendly and helpful. If I return to Vic Falls again, I would definitely consider staying here again.

2.0

Feb 2018

2.5

Dec 2017

This is a charming hotel with alot of character and old world style decor. The rooms ( I stayed in two different rooms) were spacious with comfortable bed and very good linen. The fact that youre given a first fill bar fridge contents for free is a plus. I had a great view of the white mist from the falls. The food was delicious with breakfast a delightful selection of foods to choose from. The Chef there needs to be commended for the delicious meals at night. The hotel itself is spacious with lots of places to lounge about and relax in between activities. Now, my complaint is that the front desk staff are slow to deal with your complaints and in my case I was given the wrong room. It took them two days to sort this out. Also, they dont try to troubleshoot issues such as when I needed cash I was told that the hotel couldnt help me but on my checking out the reception lady told me I could have crossed to Zambia and obtained USD as I had a Univisa. Thinking outside the square must be encouraged by management so as to help guests have an enjoyable stay. Overall, if youre thinking of Vic Falls, Ilala Lodge is the place to stay.

2.0

Nov 2017

The Ilala is a gentle oasis close to Victoria Falls. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, luxury accommodation ... Ilala is a good choice. The pool is a welcome addition to the heat, the breakfast is excellent with (included) options for cooked eggs as well as full continental, and the staff are friendly and professional. Since the hotel is on the smaller size, compared to the hotels in the area, it doesn't feel over-crowded. If you are looking for quiet, understated and low-key - Ilala is a good choice.

2.0

Sep 2017

Ilala was very nice and within walking distance of Victoria Falls as long as you're able to handle 80-85 degree heat in September. My only disappointment was the Wi-Fi wasn't working and once it was supposedly up I was restricted from What's App and my emails so I couldn't let Friends and Family know we had arrived safely.

2.5

Apr 2017

This Hotel was pricey - but so were all the Hotels in Victoria Falls and the drinks were cheaper here than at the nearby Victoria Falls Hotel. Room very comfortable with a mosquito net round the bed (although we didnt encounter any mossies ourselves) and it had a nice balcony where you could watch passing wildlife - in particular the local family of warthogs. Food at the Hotel was also good.

2.0

Feb 2017

The hotel was great though in mid refurbishment which had not been stated when we booked which meant the peace and tranquility were disturbed by noisy banging. However apart from that the hotel staff couldn't have done more to make us welcome and the refurbished room we were in was excellent.

2.0

Dec 2016

Good location, walking distance to Victoria Falls. Good food and service. Greeting was friendly and after over 20 hours flying time was appropriate. Expensive. I would recommend only because there is limited choice in the area

2.0

Aug 2016

Ilala Lodge Hotel is a charming inviting hotel, a 5-10 minute walk from Victoria Falls in the town of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. It's probably the closest hotel to the Falls, yet convenient to the town where you can find the usual touristy shops as well as the a selection of dining. The hotel is modern by any standard, yet has a bit of turn of the century charm and ambience to it, with (not overblown) African design and ambience. The wildlife found outside the room (with a door out) included monkeys, an impala, and warthogs (we are warned not to feed or approach the wild animals!) The breakfast buffet is one of the best I've had in Africa, with a wide variety of fruit, hot and cold dishes, eggs cooked to order. I would definitely stay here again.

2.0

Mar 2016

A classic Victoria Falls hotel which encapsulates the African experience with the historical significance of a bygone era. It's many pluses are the ambience matching the significance of the "falls" with African bush from the thatched roofs to the nightly dining menu. Unfortunately the menu selection remained the same night after night and offered limited choice to those not comfortable digesting local animals. Rooms vary according to price but some are up to a half a kilometre from reception. Great if you're seeking privacy but awkward if the electronic room key malfunctions as it did.on at least four occasions! Service is impeccable ......a unique Zimbabwe characteristic......the best in Southern Africa! But staff are again difficult to find amongst the myriad of passageways..... A reception linked communication system would not go amiss from strategic locations in the hotel and its grounds.. In short one of the top tour establishments with the exception of its nightly dining fare !

1.5

Oct 2015

Very dry welcome, very basic room comfort, non proactive staff. Great food and fantastic piano player. Facility is nearly non-existence . They were expanding facility therefore terrible noise. Dark rooms , clean. Not money for value. Crossing street it's the Kingdom resort , same price and best option.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?

The average price for a rental in Zimbabwe is R 1,697 per night. This rental is R 6,109 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ilala Lodge Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ilala Lodge Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Ilala Lodge Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Ilala Lodge Hotel

Hotel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

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

Standard Suite

Standard Suite (Single)

Deluxe Room

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Hotel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

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

Standard Suite

Standard Suite (Single)

Deluxe Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Ilala Lodge Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

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