Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.4 (260 reviews)
2110 Mosi-O-Tunya Road , Livingstone , zm

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Gorgeous venue
Friendly staff
Cons:
Occasional passing trains
Some rooms smell of smoke

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Clean and well maintained.
Service
8.93
Staff were without exception excellent and friendly.
Location
8.47
Easy to access between Zim and Livingstone; good location description.
Room Quality
7.92
Some rooms smell of smoke.
Amenities
8.35
Facilities like good air conditioning and pool were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.41
Options were well priced.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.
Overall Experience
8.33
Overall very pleasant with good service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 04:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Located in Livingstone, Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a lush garden, ideal for relaxation.

Elegant Rooms and Delicious Dining

Indulge in the well-appointed guest rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a bath. Wake up to a Full English/Irish breakfast and savor delectable African, European, and Grill/bbq cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Exceptional Service and Convenient Location

With a multilingual staff available 24/7 at the front desk, guests can expect top-notch service throughout their stay. Explore nearby attractions like the Railway Museum and Livingstone Railway Museum. Book your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone for a memorable experience.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 260 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.33
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chantal • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • za
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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HansN749 • Family • Ghent, East Flanders Province
10
An excellent base for exploring Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Chobe
Pros:

We stayed with our family for five days / four nights at Protea Livingstone (February 2026).

We had a fantastic time.

The hotel is a fairly modern building, tastefully decorated throughout.

The reception area, restaurant, terrace (with bar), and swimming pool flow nicely into one another. There is also a pleasant pond on the property. Although the hotel is located between a busy road and a railway line, this is hardly noticeable in practice.

The rooms are functional and very well-maintained. There are no private terraces attached to the rooms, which may seem like a downside, but there is plenty of space on the terrace, at the bar, and around the pool to sit outside. As a bonus, this also means fewer insects in the rooms.

The restaurant is good. On quieter days, dining is à la carte only; on busier days, a buffet is also available. The à la carte menu is very good and extensive, while the buffet is rather basic.

There are not many restaurant options in Livingstone in general, except at the waterfront. We can highly recommend the Sea Spice restaurant (we went twice).

Five days (three full days) may sound long for Livingstone, but we were never bored and filled our time with the following activities:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side – KAZA visa required, “old-fashioned” border crossing)
- The Lookout Café – Wild Horizons (Zimbabwe)
- Victoria Falls (Zambian side – definitely visit both sides, they complement each other perfectly)
- Chobe National Park day trip
- African Queen / African Princess sunset cruise
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: game drive and short rhino walk

The price-quality ratio of this hotel is excellent, and as a Marriott member you are truly well taken care of. It is an excellent base for exploring the area.

There is also an on-site activity centre that operates independently from the hotel (separate payments required). It is not always the cheapest option — extra fees add up quickly for a group of six — but this is probably less of an issue if you are travelling alone or as a couple.

The hotel staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, which really adds an extra dimension to the overall experience.

In short, Protea Livingstone is definitely recommended when staying in Livingstone.

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Safiya • couple • zm
5
Pros:

The building was beautiful and very clean rooms

Cons:

Poor breakfast and mosquitoes in the room

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Sheila Chimfwembe Mumbi • family_with_children • zm
7
Pros:

Friendliness of staff

Cons:

Mosquitoes and dust in cupboard and curtains

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sai prasad reddy • extended_group • in
6
Pros:

Property was clean but food can be better

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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mudau • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • zm
10
It was the best weekend of 2026 so far
Pros:

Quiet and cleanliness

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Thando • couple • za
10
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful- It was our first time in Zambia and we felt like home b
Pros:

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful; location is great and the rooms are very clean.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Mutale • solo_traveller • zm
8
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Lusayo Chisiza • family_with_children • zm
7
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Andile • couple • za
10
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Pravali • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

The venue is gorgeous and the restaurant is excellent. Since the property has a lot of mosquitos, mosquito nets and sprays are already provided.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Dale • family_with_children • za
10
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Chapita • family_with_children • za
8
Trip to Livingstone
Pros:

Quiet place and very clean

Cons:

Fridge too small

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Chabala • solo_traveller • zm
8
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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MK • couple • zm
9
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
The staff were without exception, excellent.
Pros:

Clean and well maintained

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Marshal • solo_traveller • mw
9
Good hotel
Pros:

Good property

Cons:

Occasional passing trains

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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nwabisa • extended_group • za
10
Loved every minute, felt looked after all the time.
Pros:

Easy to access between Zim and Livingstone. Friendly and helpful staff, food was good too. Lovely pool and cosy hotel, felt homely. Good dinner options and well priced.

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee