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 268 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
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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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Mfonobong • solo_traveller • ng
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • couple • za
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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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
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Sariel • couple • za
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Mitch • couple • au
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
D
David • family_with_children • us
10
Luxurious site on top of one of the world's wonders
Pros:

Great location by the falls. Zebra and giraffe on site. Amazing service.

Cons:

Expensive but worth the cost for the once in a life time experience.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Muzyamba • family_with_children • zm
7
Pros:

Like always, the facilities are good. The breakfast is splendid

Cons:

Some staff are very stereotypical. They have a notion that local clientele cannot afford to be at the facility. Asking a client if they really know the price of their order is absurd and demeaning

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
R
riteshdua • Business • Sydney, New South Wales
10
Ritesh Dua
Pros:

location 10 on 10
service 10 on 10
property 10 on 10
rooms and amenitis 7 on 10
wifi 5 on 10

a lot of work needs to be done in Rooms and wifi needs to be revamped at this location so stay can be even more complete. rest everything was great.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
H
Hiker-Alpine • Family
10
A Perfect Family Escape by Victoria Falls
Pros:

Our family stayed at The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara and had a really great time together. The location is excellent, right by the Zambezi River and close to Victoria Falls, so it was easy for us to visit the falls whenever we wanted. You can even hear the sound of the water from the hotel, which makes the experience feel special.

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious enough for our group. One of the most exciting moments for the kids was seeing zebras walking freely around the hotel grounds, it’s not something you see every day. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, always ready to assist when needed.

Food was good, with enough variety for everyone in the family. We spent some time relaxing by the pool and also enjoyed short walks along the river. Everything felt easy and well-organized, which made the trip stress-free.

Overall, it was a great place for a family trip, combining comfort, nature, and a unique experience all in one.

2026-03-23 • via Tripadvisor
2
273pij • Family • Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2
Royal Livingstone Hotel drop-in visit restriction
Pros:

We were a Zambian family in a convoy of two cars who decided to see if we could have breakfast at Avani, which shares the same entrance as the Royal Livingstone Hotel. After we walked around Avani for a few minutes, we suddenly decided to go to the Royal Livingstone and have breakfast there instead. Thus, with eager anticipation, we hopped back into our cars and headed to the hotel.

When we got to the entrance road which leads to the Royal Livingstone after a few minutes' drive from Avani, we found that some cones were lined up on the road blocking the driveway to the hotel. There is a small guardhouse nearby and a young man came out. He proceeded to ask us if we had a reservation at the hotel to which we responded with a "No we don't. We just want to go there to have breakfast."

He then told us that if we wished to do that, we had to go back (?!) to Avani to inform them of our intention to go to the Royal Livingstone. We were nonplussed to say the least and our reaction was on the lines of 'Come on! Really?!' We all looked at one another with that universal "Oh?" which is accompanied with a raised eyebrows facial expression and just said, "Forget about it. Let's just go." (It would be remiss of me not to state that the young man was polite throughout the entire exchange.)

That said, is that the hotel's standard protocol that anyone wishing to go there has to [kind of] go through the indignity of turning around and seek for permission from the Avani side?

For context, we had been in Victoria Falls Town on the Zimbabwe side and on the spur-of-the-moment went to - or visited - three luxury lodges and hotels to merely eat or drink something. At all of them, there were no restrictions that were directed at us. Matter of fact, they were effusive in their welcomes starting from the entry points as we drove in.

I fully understand that every establishment "reserves the right to... etc, etc." And if that is the case with Royal Livingstone, then I would implore the establishment to put up signs at the entry points - and indeed on their website - to inform would-be visitors that patronage without a reservation is verboten.

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor