Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (20 reviews)
Nakavango Estate, Ursula Road, Victoria Falls , Victoria Falls , ZW

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat tours nearby
Comprehensive recycling policy
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Farming classes
Annual carbon offsets
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 02:56

Property Description

Relaxation and Recreation - Enjoy an outdoor pool, terrace, and garden views at our boutique hotel in Victoria Falls.

Dining and Drinking - Indulge in garden-view dining, room service, and drinks at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. Daily cooked-to-order breakfast is complimentary.

Convenient Amenities - Benefit from services like concierge, babysitting, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk. Stay in modern guestrooms with plasma TVs, deep soaking bathtubs, and free toiletries.

Embrace luxury and convenience at The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel, minutes away from top attractions. Book your unforgettable stay now.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Evan
10
The Perfect Honeymoon
Pros:

My wife and I stayed at the Stanley & Livingstone Falls Hotel for our honeymoon, and we could have not picked a better place. The suites were beautiful. The restaurant's food was amazing. (Even asked for some recipes!) The staff was stellar. (Everyone was amazingly helpful and friendly. (I wanted to give shout outs to both our assigned room service and restaurant staff; unfortunately, I missplaced my notes with everyone's names. Ugh.) From our suite's balcony, we could look out into the Victoria Falls National Park, routinely watching impala and kudu, as well as a family of baboons, and the occasional draft and yes, once, a black rhino! We cannot recommend this Hotel high enough!

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Cindy family
10
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic we loved every minute!

2024-11-25 via Nuitee
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John family
10
Pros:

A hidden gem that recreates the essence of Victoria Falls

2024-02-21 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family
10
Pros:

Elegant suites away from the city very quiet and relaxing.

2024-01-30 via Nuitee
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Tammy
10
Pros:

Service was outstanding, the hotel is beautiful and the game viewing was some of the best of our 2 week trip - we saw 3 Black Rhino's at very close range! Outstanding!

2023-06-09 via Nuitee
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Helene family
10
Pros:

A beautiful hotel in the bush… the staff were all lovely & the setting is idyllic. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

2023-03-29 via Nuitee
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N.
10
FABULOUSLY FABULOUS!!!!
Pros:

Absolutely fabulous!!! Don't ever think of staying anywhere else; this is THE place!!

2023-01-08 via Nuitee
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Amy friends
10
Pros:

Beautifully styled, incredible staff, food and beverages are top-notch. A must-stay hotel!

2022-05-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Located in a fabulous setting , yet oly 20 minutes from the town and the wondrous falls

2020-02-24 via Nuitee
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Horace partner
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay here. The property was beautifully designed and decorated, and the incredibly attentive and friendly staff took great care of us. Only sixteen villas on the property meant that it felt very private and exclusive. We didn’t have time to do any of the game drives, but the watering hole on the property provided several opportunities to see the wildlife.

The food was acceptable, but we we wished the menu were more diverse — it was almost entirely Western. We would’ve loved to explore more local fare.

2020-02-11 via Nuitee
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Corinna
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Unbelievably fantastic! Beautiful, 1st class service and accommodation

2020-01-23 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Service was excellent. The staff are polite and very professional. They could increase their options of drinks but the food was lovely.

2019-11-16 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Entire experience went well above expectations.
Peaceful, serene and comfortable.
Every detail was not overlooked.

2019-10-13 via Nuitee
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Albert
10
Awesome Victoria Falls
Pros:

Polished discreet staff. Fantastic suites overlooking a waterhole with wildlife traffic through the day. Well stocked honor bar. Restaurant staff accommodated last minute ethnic fusion requests without fuss.

2019-10-07 via Nuitee
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James
10
Out of Africa Luxury
Pros:

The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel was everything and more that we could have imagined and made our stay at Victoria Falls very special. Our room was five star with a balcony overlooking the waterhole where Zebra's and Antelope grazed and the grounds were perfectly manicured and absolutely stunning. The staff were amazing and Clive the manager sorted out some South African Visa issues we were having. The main lodge, bars, restaurant, lounges, food, wine list were absolute world class and we were amazed that such high standards of service could be provided in what is a very remote area of Africa.

2019-03-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Everything wa superp in this hotel best best best real 5 star hotel

2018-12-17 via Nuitee
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Anne
10
Lovely place to stay on the game reserve.
Pros:

We loved our stay here. All the staff looked after us very well. Thank you.

2017-08-14 via Nuitee
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Keith
10
Amazing place; amazing staff
Pros:

We only booked for one night ... but within an hour of arriving, we extended to two. It was the perfect place to relax ... and to visit Vic Falls ... and to watch wildlife.
Superb facilities; wonderful rooms; courteous staff who were always willing to talk with us - offering advice on our trip, giving insights into the hotel, talking about life in Zimbabwe, etc,
We are reluctant to leave ... it has been so great. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

2016-12-19 via Nuitee
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Ross
10
Watch African wildlife from your room.
Pros:

Hotel is situated inside a 6,000 acre game reserve. The hotel tries to replicate the period of Stanley and Livingston. Suite was beautiful and well maintained. The setting was idyllic. Grounds were very well groomed. The dining menu was very nice and provided the ability to taste african wild game. The kudu was wonderful.

2016-10-29 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Absolutely worth it!
Pros:

I was visiting Harare and decided to make a quick trip to Victoria Falls. As soon as I arrived, I immediately realized this was not a place anyone should plan only a 1 night trip to.

The hotel offers complimentary shuttle to/fro the airport and around Victoria Falls village. Upon arrival at the hotel, a staff immediately showed up at the entrance with a fresh damp towel for my face and a pretty flower obtained from one of the trees around. The lobby was furnished Victorian style and was a sight to behold! Check in was very quick and while my bag was being taken to my room, the receptionist showed me around. Another staff showed up with a glass of chilled fruit cocktail. Life saver...I was dehydrated!

The rooms are chalet-style and mine was a suite...exquisitely furnished Victorian style with a bedroom, living room, huge bathroom and balcony that overlooked the wild where you can spot animals if they pass by. There was a personalized welcome message on the reading desk and some fresh fruits. I loved loved loved the bathtub! The living room had books and magazines on the neighborhood and travel in general. There were also two vintage bookshelves/library with some classics and historical books.

Breakfast was amazing and you can have it on a terrace overlooking the wild where you can spot game. The hotel helped book all my tours and the staff were unbelievably helpful and you can instantly tell they enjoy their jobs and are pleased to ensure you have a wonderful stay.

2016-04-06 via Nuitee