Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

7.8 / 10.0

Very good(40 Ratings)

Lodge in Zimbabwe

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette 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 lodge

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a billiards table and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, a dining area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Masasa Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Teak Rooms

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Mopane Dorm

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Acacia Dorm

5 Bunk

Sleeps 1

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

Dome Tent

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

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7.8 / 10.0

Very good(40 Ratings)

Lodge in Zimbabwe

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette 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 lodge

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Masasa Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Teak Rooms

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Mopane Dorm

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Acacia Dorm

5 Bunk

Sleeps 1

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

Dome Tent

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

7.8 / 10.0

Very good(40 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The staff are very nice and helpful!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This place is such a green oasis for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was very comfortable but could be bigger and have more lounge chairs.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Love the food and the staff

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes. We chose the hostel due to its location. We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were. Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten. We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good. The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning. But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly. The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5. However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form. Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Good location, friendly staff

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We were given a room much smaller than the one advertised. We did not even have enough room to put our luggage. No charm whatsoever. Bed sheets dirty.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

The doom tent was classic and adventurous.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....

1.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....

1.5 / 10.0

Aug 2019

More care is given to the garden than the comfort of the rooms. Beds and dorms are poorly maintained, mattresses are way too thin. Bathrooms are outdated and in poor condition. But staff is pretty friendly and the outdoors are nice.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

1.0 / 10.0

May 2019

The dorm was not worth the price. More like camping for high price. Mosquitos get inside room . Shower and toilet are basic. Pool is unusable - algae. WiFi only in bar area.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

A great hostel to hang out and relax while in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Was an easy walk from the petrol station where I dropped on the Intercape bus. Was easy to organize tours and activities and conveniently located walking distance to shops and grocery stores. Also, about a 15-20 minute walk to the entrance to Victoria Falls. Has a self-serve kitchen and good vibe with a bar, pool, and pool table.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

No electricity as far as I could tell, no lights in the dorms anyway, terribly dirty bathrooms, no warm water or pressure, no WiFi, the dorms are tiny there is no where to put your stuff. Tha staff wasn’t able to locate my reservation or a key to the dorm so check in took ages. None of the staff were friendly which, for Zimbabwe, is incredibly rare. I hung round for a couple hours but could bring myself to stay over.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

It's a very popular place and good for the evening and night life

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

overall experience was very average with breakfast being the redeeming feature. the shower was broken and the hot water tap didn’t work, and it was barely more than a trickle. room was smaller than it looked. kinda glad i only stayed one night.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2018

Great staff. Close to town and the Falls. We would definitely stay again!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

We travelled to Zimbabwe for the sole purpose of visiting the Victoria Falls. On a limited budget, the closest accommodation we could find with good reviews was Shoestring Backpackers & Bar. We had a wonderful time at the place where we stayed for three nights. The place is a typical hostel-kind atmosphere where you can get to meet folks from all parts of the world. As we were a family and were out most of the time we were awake - we literally came back only to eat something and sleep - we didn't take advantage of the music and dancing and making connections with folks from all over. We did interact with a couple of the guests while using the kitchen facilities. While not up to the standards of the kitchens we've used in Switzerland, the kitchen was very well maintained and there was nothing we lacked while there. While walking around in the area, one is frequently accosted by folks trying to get you to purchase an excursion or buy old Zimbabwe (worthless) currency. Instead of going with any of them, we used the services of the local lady at Shoestring, Angie, who got us the two outings we wished to do at a very reasonable price. Overall, the place was great for us.

2.5 / 10.0

Aug 2018

We travelled to Zimbabwe for the sole purpose of visiting the Victoria Falls. On a limited budget, the closest accommodation we could find with good reviews was Shoestring Backpackers & Bar. We had a wonderful time at the place where we stayed for three nights. The place is a typical hostel-kind atmosphere where you can get to meet folks from all parts of the world. As we were a family and were out most of the time we were awake - we literally came back only to eat something and sleep - we didn't take advantage of the music and dancing and making connections with folks from all over. We did interact with a couple of the guests while using the kitchen facilities. While not up to the standards of the kitchens we've used in Switzerland, the kitchen was very well maintained and there was nothing we lacked while there.While walking around in the area, one is frequently accosted by folks trying to get you to purchase an excursion or buy old Zimbabwe (worthless) currency. Instead of going with any of them, we used the services of the local lady at Shoestring, Angie, who got us the two outings we wished to do at a very reasonable price.Overall, the place was great for us.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Zimbabwe is R 1,697 per night. This rental is R 822 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. Enjoy the water!

Is Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Lodge in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Masasa Rooms

Teak Rooms

Mopane Dorm

Acacia Dorm

Dome Tent

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Lodge in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Masasa Rooms

Teak Rooms

Mopane Dorm

Acacia Dorm

Dome Tent

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this lodge?

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Is Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

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