Azambezi River Lodge

Hotels
8.5 (294 reviews)
308 Parkway Drive , Victoria Falls , zw
+263 83 2844561

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff
Beautiful riverside location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
High price for overall quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally good, but there are areas to improve like check-in and check-out times.
Service
9
Staff was exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure a great experience.
Location
9
Very well located on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to many attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were comfortable and well-maintained with good air-con.
Amenities
8.5
Facilities generally good with some areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8
Quite expensive for the overall standard of accommodation and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food was generally good, with an amazing breakfast buffet.
Overall Experience
8.5
Had an amazing time and experience; highly recommend for a relaxing escape.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:29

Property Description

River Frontage and Jetty: Experience the tranquility of the Zambezi River with our property's river frontage and private jetty.

Dining and Relaxation: Indulge in delightful meals at our two on-site restaurants and unwind with a drink at our bar and lounge areas, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Zambezi River.

Outdoor Amenities: Take a dip in our outdoor swimming pool, explore unique finds at the gift shop, or embark on a boat cruise from our private jetty.

Book your stay at Azambezi River Lodge today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Victoria Falls.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: VFA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 294 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Nomaqhawe • extended_group • zw
10
Refreshing and restorative vacation
Pros:

The refreshing atmosphere and quiet serene nature

Cons:

Nothing of note

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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JuanyZanzi • solo_traveller • fr
6
Rapport qualité/prix trop élevé
Pros:

L’endroit est sympa au bord de la rivière. Un beau jardin avec des phacochères qui s’y promènent.

Cons:

La.chambre mérite d’être refaite, et un manque de propreté. Le prix payé est largement élevé vu la chambre.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Khuzaima • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Location on the Zambezi River is amazing with awesome sunset views.

Cons:

Considering that this hotel charged us USD 400 per night per double room, I would expect them to reinvest some of this money into maintaining their rooms, nope that is not the case! Bathrooms are dated and fixtures are falling apart eg showerhead in our bathroom was broken and water was coming out from the non-nozzle end, non functioning faucet in the tub etc Our group had 6 rooms total and we experianced similar issues across all the rooms.

Food service was taking forever, which was surprising given that we visited during offpeak season and very few guests in the hotel.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Selwin • couple • us
9
I visit again
Pros:

Location on the Zambezi was terrific

Cons:

Beautiful buildings

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Chowa • solo_traveller • zw
10
It was excellent
Pros:

Services were top notch

Cons:

kitchen closes early

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Selwin • couple • us
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Selwin • couple • us
8
I be back
Pros:

Riverfront , architecture and pool

Cons:

No keys in the locks in the police toilets

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Location on the river was beautiful. Grounds are well maintained.

Cons:

Cost of buffet was obscene. Room booked thru Booking.com was obviously one of their least desirable rooms. Only option to book since property did not return calls or emails. Big difference in the quality of the rooms booked by other means

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • za
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Friendly staff and close to the river

Cons:

It’s was lovely

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Nampikkai • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Mahammad • family_with_children • sa
9
Best place for the vacation
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

There was no Halal food

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Khandoo • couple • za
7
Great location but property could do with some upgrades.
Pros:

The location of the property was convenient and a lovely view of the Zambezi river. The shuttle service to the falls was great. Enjoyed seeing the wild animals roam the property.

Cons:

The property is rated a 4 star but is more like a 3 star based on the rooms, service and breakfast. There should be a deck which one can step on to enjoy the view.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Taffy • extended_group • zw
9
Absolutely amazing experience, with impeccable service and attention to detail throughout the stay.
Pros:

The rooms were spotless, the staff was very helpful, and the breakfast was great.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Chalwe • solo_traveller • zm
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Pieter Willem • extended_group • za
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • zw
5
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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B7831ESseanh • Couples
4
Azambezi River Lodge
Pros:

Although the rooms are acceptable the quality of the food or level of service is not even third rate in comparison to the USD 30 charged for a buffet. We were never told we could order off a breakfast menu at what appeared to be reasonably priced for the food. However when we did order a USD 13 omelette which is supposed to come with toast all that was delivered was a tiny omelette. No toast. My Wife’s scramble was to come with scrambled eggs eggs toast, bacon and a fruit bowel. Just scrambled egg arrived. When asked about the bacon the egg was whipped away and then five minutes later it was delivered back with bacon. Still no toast or fruit bowel. There appears to be no training at any level even of the rudimentary skills of service. As this is africa I can accept that but I cannot accept the prices that are charged for such poor service and quality. As you will see from the pics the tea was served in a milk jug with tin foil covering it. That is USD 5 worth.

2026-03-22 • via Tripadvisor
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hazvineikapfunde • Business
8
Azambezi Review
Pros:

Excellent location, Lots to see in the Zambezi river. A number of extra activities available such as boat cruises and fishing. Suitable place to family and friends.

2026-03-02 • via Tripadvisor
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hadelle2021 • NONE
2
Bad experience
Pros:

Poor food, more than 2 hours waiting periods for dinner to be served. For being South African to pay R580 for a bottle of wine that retail in South Africa for R90 is day light robbery! All prices elevated in dollars. Display of food of poor quality and you are very lucky if you order something from the menu and it is available. The setting is great though and rooms a bit dated. The hotel is also busy with renovations as the thatched roof urgently needs attention. Rooms are clean and linnen fresh. Sunset cruise was the highlight

2026-03-02 • via Tripadvisor
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tchagwenha • Business
10
Tango02
Pros:

The place is absolutely beautiful and the location along the banks of the Mighty Zambezi River is refreshing. The rooms are always clean and protected from insects.

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor