10/10 Exceptional
I enjoyed my time here
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
Ilala Lodge Hotel
Hotel with spa, near Victoria Falls
Nestled near Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge Hotel offers an unforgettable experience. Relax at the poolside bar, unwind with a spa treatment like aromatherapy or a manicure/pedicure at Ilala Spa. Indulge in delicious Modern European cuisine and take advantage of free in-room WiFi and self parking.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Pool bar
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
Why we love this property
Dining spectacle
Modern European cuisine and al fresco dining create a memorable experience at the restaurant. Free full breakfast and a welcoming bar complete the scene.
Sleep like royalty
Every guestroom features premium bedding and nightly turndown service. Sleep comes easy with these luxurious comforts at hand.
Room options
Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Standard Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
- Garden view
- 301 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Single)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
- Garden view
- 301 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Standard Suite
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Garden view
- 678 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Suite (Single)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Garden view
- 678 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- River view
- 376 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Single)
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- River view
- 376 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Executive Suite
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
- Garden view
- 753 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Suite (Single)
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Garden view
- 753 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
Suite (Strathearn)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
- Park view
- 1076 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Area A8, Victoria Falls
About this property
Ilala Lodge Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Falls. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Modern European cuisine is served at The Cassia Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli.
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Ilala Lodge Hotel Reviews
Wonderful
9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was consistently excellent with a standout buffet option. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRestaurantStoreRecreationAccomodation TypeLocationTownsRoom10/10 Exceptional
2-night stay - Fantastic
Ilala Lodge is really nice!! Extremely beautiful, friendly, clean, and great food.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great and helpful staff. Wonderful location. Nothing better than waking up to the sound of the falls! But no precipitation!!
Wonya
Wonya, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent accommodations in a great location within easy walk to the Falls, shops, restaurants, and center of town
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I enjoined staying at Ilala - this is the second time I have stayed at Ilala and if possible I will be back next year in March.
LISSI
LISSI, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great breakfast buffet
Love their breakfast buffet! Best ever
Bonnie
Bonnie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A relaxing two night stay.
A lovely hotel near the entrance to The Victoria Falls National park.
Good accommodation. Lovely staff.
I would definitely return to this hotel one day.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I had a pleasant stay, till next time, thank you.
LaMine
LaMine, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
EXCELLENT ALL ROUND
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great property.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was amazing. Very convenient to Victoria Falls.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ilala lodge
Very relaxing and calming hotel with lovely gardens. Had hippos visiting at night. Breakfast was excellent. The lunch menu was tasty. The dinner was not so good. The staff were very friendly & welcoming. Would stay there again. 10 minutes to Victoria falls on foot
Ravinder
Ravinder, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Property was well maintained and the service impeccable.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Kelley
Kelley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved it
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Food was poor accommodation was average at best but very expensive
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Menu was limited. Shower makes floor all wet. Never restocked our minibar. Should have a mechanism for late checkout, even if you pay for it. Felt perfectly safe here at all times. All staff were friendly and very helpful. All other aspects were excellent. Would recommend to others and return myself.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Nina Mary
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Jephunneh
Jephunneh, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
From the time we arrived at Ilala Lodge we were treated with kindness. When we realized that we mistakenly booked a room with one bed instead of two, we were moved to room with two beds and an amazing view of the Smoke and Thunder. Jane at the front desk did everything she could to make sure we were comfortable. She is an incredible host and I'm so grateful for her kindness.
Then we had our first meal at the restaurant. The music from the pianist was instantly soothing. The food was delicious, and the service was exemplary. I couldn't imagine how things could get better, but that was just the start.
After dinner we decided to have a drink at the bar next to the pool. That's where we met Basil the bartender, and, we later learned, a 30 year employee. This kind and funny man took care of us but also clearly is a mentor and valuable member of the staff.
We used the hotel's concierge to arrange a tour of Victoria Falls as well as a dinner cruise. The guide and the dinner were amazing. But maybe the best part was coming back to the Lodge and hanging out by the pool. Basil and George were so attentive and kind. Over the course of our stay they both made sure we were happy and comfortable. They are both excellent and deserve all the recognition.
When it came time to leave I was honestly sad to go. Ilala Lodge had become more than a place to sleep and eat. Everyone on staff there was so friendly, kind, and just on point. 10/10 - no notes. I really hope I can return someday!
Lisa
Lisa, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
La persona a cargo de la recepcion no tiene tacto con algunos clientes, aparenta ser racista.
JAIME
JAIME, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice room, clean facilities and great breakfast and bar during the evenings.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stunning spot with a great atmosphere.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
L’emplacement de l’hôtel est bien situé car il se trouve à 100m de l’entrée des chutes victoria.
Tt était superbe à l’hôte, personnel à la réception, au restaurant...
La chambre était superbe.
Verified traveler
28-night trip