Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Exceptional service
Cons:
High prices
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
The pool wasn’t overly clean and towels were generally torn and dirty.
Service
9.67
Staff genuinely understand customer service and are welcoming.
Location
10
Privileged view over the Zambezi River and easy access to Victoria Falls.
Room Quality
8.71
Spacious and well-equipped rooms, though some parts are tired.
Amenities
9.66
World-class facilities and a wide variety of activities.
Value for Money
7.69
Food and taxi prices are exorbitant compared to standard rates.
Food and Beverage
10
Exceptional food quality and an incredible breakfast spread.
Overall Experience
9.65
A complete experience that stands head and shoulders above other hotels.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 04:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Unwind by the Pool
Indulge in relaxation at the outdoor swimming pool while enjoying the picturesque garden view from your balcony.

Delightful Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast offering continental, buffet, and Full English/Irish options.

Exceptional Guest Services
From well-appointed rooms with modern amenities to a helpful reception providing local area information, Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara ensures a memorable stay for every guest.

Book your stay now at Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that full payment will be taken within 48 hours after your booking has been made.

Guests will be charged Gala Dinner supplements as follows:
24 December, Christmas Eve Gala Dinner, USD116 per adult and USD58 per child between 6 - 12 years inclusive.
31 December, New Year's Gala Dinner, USD336 per adult and USD168 per child between 6 - 12 years inclusive.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LVI

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 273 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.67
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 9.66
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.65
C
Caroline • couple • au
10
Pure river indulgence
Pros:

Exceptional lodge! Everything was perfect. The staff were helpful, the facilities impeccable, and the food delicious. This lodge well exceeded my expectations.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • za
3
Woyld go there for a sundowner and sleep and eat somewhere else
Pros:

Location and very beautiful

Cons:

Staff very slow waited long for everything, hotel communicating with us zero before our travels.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
G
Gaye • couple • za
10
Excellent stay. I did not want to leave. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Pros:

I loved everything about it. I particularly loved 'bumping into' a giraffe on the way to my room. There were also zebras wandering around and buck. I loved the curtains around the bed and the monogrammed linen. All the staff were extremely friendly. I loved sitting at the bar area near the water and watching the sun set. The breakfasts are superb. We had dinner at The Old Drift Restaurant on our final night and it was excellent.

Cons:

My only complaint was that I ordered and confirmed several times, the hotel car to drive us to the airport on the final morning. I ordered it for 6.00 a.m. but when we arrived at Reception no one knew anything about it. They did find a car and a driver about ten minutes later but it was annoying.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • ch
7
5-Start loceation, 3-Star Service
Pros:

Excellent location
Good breakfast buffet
Wildlife roaming the property (giraffes, monkeys, and zebras)

Cons:

The food was not at a five-star standard, especially the afternoon tea.
The taxi service was handled poorly. The hotel arranged a taxi for us, but the fare could not be charged to our room. We were not informed of this in advance, so we had to pay in cash. Since the ATM was not working, we had to drive back into town to withdraw money.
The taxi driver had to wait for a long time before the hotel informed us about the payment issue.
The TV in our room went out of order.
Overall, the level of service was more in line with a three-star hotel than a five-star property.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
N
Nazeer • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Needs better Halaal options for breakfast

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
M
Min-Ling • couple • de
10
Pros:

Zu Fuss zu Wasserfälle; Eintritt kostenlos: zuvorkommendes Personal; vor der Tür breite grüne Wiese ; evtl. Giraffe, Zebra oder Affen vor der Tür; schönstes Erlebnis ever!

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • couple • za
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
M
Mfonobong • solo_traveller • ng
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
J
JP • couple • za
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
B
Birgit • couple • de
6
Ein wunderbarer Ort wenn man sich mit Frühstück zufrieden gibt.
Pros:

Tolle Lage am Sambesi und nahe zu den VicFalls!

Cons:

Wir haben exzellent gefrühstückt, auch der High Tea war gut (nach 1,5 Stunden Wartezeit obwohl bestellt) aber leider war das Abendessen an drei Abenden für keinen von uns vieren gut, wir haben viel zurückgehen lassen weil geschmacklos und lieblos - sehr enttäuschend und recht kostspielig.

Der Hotelmanager fragte uns, ob wir zufrieden seien, interessiert hat es ihn aber überhaupt nicht, im Gegenteil er klagte uns sein Leid womit er zu kämpfen hätte.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
S
Sariel • couple • za
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mitch • couple • au
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
Q
Qin • couple • hk
7
没有什么可以分享的
Pros:

没有

Cons:

根本沒有服务

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
S
Shejul • solo_traveller • zm
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
B
Brunhilde • solo_traveller • na
5
My stay was bad because of overrated Prices to Facilities!
Pros:

Stunning Location! Staff members are incompetent! Totally overrated with Room Rates! Spa Rates terribly overrated prices! Food not up to standard!

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
F
Faith Chabalala • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
M
Maxim • extended_group • ru
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
C
cheytané • couple • de
9
Beautiful grand old hotel with charm within walking distance of the falls and free roaming wildlife in the gardens
Pros:

Beautifully situated on the banks of the Zambezi within walking distance of the Falls. The hotel itself is impressive with fabulously tended grounds with wildlife walking freely around. The staff are lovely. Rooms clean and comfortable but not always consistently stocked. The breakfast is excellent, the restaurants are otherwise ok. We did not finish our plates at any lunch or dinner. Either the food was tasteless or overcooked.

Cons:

For a 5 star hotel to not provide a free airport shuttle for its guests is actually not acceptable. And then to charge 160 USD for the transfer that is only 15km away is scandalous. When faced with this comment the manager answered „ but it’s a Land Cruiser!“ as if that were so special it was worth 160USD!! People who can afford to stay at this hotel are not going to be impressed by a Land Cruiser. We found that a weak argument and encourage the hotel to consider investing in a shuttle that even 3or 4star hotels provide elsewhere in the world. Also implying that returning guests may possibly be worth giving a free transfer to was quite insulting. Especially as I actually was a returning guest!

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
S
Shaleen • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
M
Marcin • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

Amazing location, animals in the garden, historial lobby

Cons:

Overpriced food and drinks- average taste,
Rooms needs renovation,

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee