Pioneers

Hotels
9.3 (113 reviews)
657, Mahogany Road , Victoria Falls , zw

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Fantastic food
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Internet connection issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Mentioned as clean and well-maintained overall.
Service
9.65
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.45
Great location with spacious gardens, contributing to positive reviews.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were comfortable but mentioned as noisy.
Amenities
8.85
Overall satisfactory; improvements suggested for certain amenities.
Value for Money
9.55
Good value for money in Zimbabwe.
Food and Beverage
9.45
Food was fantastic, and service was praised.
Overall Experience
9.75
General satisfaction with the stay, would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Relaxation and Dining Options
Indulge in our outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge. Enjoy a delicious meal at our in-house restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar.

Convenience and Service
Our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. Benefit from amenities like a safety deposit box, 24-hour front desk assistance, and a paid airport shuttle service.

Experience the beauty of Victoria Falls with us at Pioneers. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

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 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for US$55 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$62.50 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 113 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 9.55
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Oleg family_with_children ru
6
Холодильники в номера!! Почините душ и кран!
Pros:

Основное здание симпатичное, достаточно приветливый персонал.

Cons:

Номера не стоят своих денег. Из развлечений только кровать. Нет холодильника, телевизора, вода в душе и в кране еле льется. Еда не вкусная, ну прямо очень не вкусная, хотя меню выглядит как в хорошем ресторане. Отдыхали в отеле одни пенсионеры. Вывод отель абсолютно не стоит своих денег.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ke
9
Pros:

Food was fantastic
Rooms comfortable
Staff very friendly and efficient
Able to take payment through booking.com
Value for money good - in Zimbabwe
Lovely Gardens

Cons:

Rooms a little noisy - I think it was the metal roof creaking during the night as the temperature cools. Nothing that ear plugs didn't solve.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
9
Very serene, maybe explains no tv but I would prefer.
Pros:

Good location - quiet

Cons:

Room needed a tv

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Leocadia couple gb
10
Staff was very helpful and kind, place was peaceful and calm
Pros:

Clean and scenic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller zw
9
My Refreshing Pioneer Escape
Pros:

Clean, refreshing

Cons:

No TVS

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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jillian couple gb
10
Wonderful location
Pros:

Great location. Spacious gardens. Plenty sunbeds. Friendly staff. Always willing to help. Clean. Lovely bed linen and towels. Well stocked bar.

Cons:

One of the pools always seemed dirty because 2 ducks were constantly around it.

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Vijaya family_with_children zm
9
2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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James
10
Pros:

Great service, great food, comfortable room, and bed. Beautiful ambience.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Astrid family_with_children za
10
Just what i needed, thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily return.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, lovely and relaxing to lie by the pool under the trees.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Claudio couple it
10
Pros:

Beautiful welcoming garden, cozy rooms, big and clean. The full settlement is well maintained and beautiful.

Cons:

I’d suggest to cover the breakfast buffet to preserve it from bugs

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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sandrine couple fr
8
Jardin et piscine au chutes Victoria
Pros:

La chambre spacieuse et les aménagements extérieurs

Cons:

Difficile d’obtenir une connexion internet , des coupons de forfaits peuvent être payants sur place.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Fabio family_with_children it
10
Soggiorno meraviglioso
Pros:

Il soggiorno presso il Pioneers non ha solo soddisfatto le mie aspettative ma le ha anche superate. Camere funzionali, pulite e dotate di ogni comfort. La parte esterna è meravigliosa: giardini, aiuole, corsi d'acqua curati nei minimi particolari. Un attenzione ad ogni dettaglio che non può non essere apprezzata. Molto bella ed accogliente anche la veranda dove vengono serviti i pasti. Il servizio di ristorazione è eccellente; brillano la qualità delle materie prime e la presentazione dei piatti stessi. Una menzione particolare però va fatta allo staff, dalle receptionist alle signore delle pulizie, dai giardinieri ai camerieri, dagli autisti ai cuochi, nessuno escluso. Questo ha fatto veramente la differenza. Persone prima ancora che dipendenti, estremamente professionali ma anche sempre sorridenti e pronti a scambiare due chiacchiere con discrezione e cordialità. Se dovessi tornare alle cascate Vittoria non esiterei a pernottare nuovamente al Pioneers!

Cons:

E' difficile trovare qualcosa che non mi sia piaciuto. Forse se proprio devo sforzarmi direi la mancanza di bidet (o doccino) nei bagni. Ma questo è forse più un vezzo italiano :)

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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MONGZ couple za
8
Relaxing Stay
Pros:

- The receptionist upon arrival was great.
- They have some of the best waiters (Marc was amazing - kind and very attentive person)

Cons:

- Co-ordination of breakfast can improve. On two of the days we needed to ask someone to take our order.
- The one night we had dinner at the hotel, we were ushered to a table in a poor position, yet there were plenty tables open (even though we had mentioned we were going to have dinner there).. Only once Marc came to serve us was our evening saved.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Irene friends
10
Pros:

The property has a British colonial feeling. I truly enjoyed the garden and the plants. The service was very good as the staff was attentive and courteous. The tall bell person standing in front of the hotel was so cheerful in greeting the guests and helpful in unloading the luggage immediately. The overall experience made my stay very pleasant and memorable.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Joao couple pt
8
Adorei
Pros:

pequeno almoço era muito bom , o pessoal muito atencioso, os quartos eram bons e o espaço exterior excelente

Cons:

O ar condicionado não fazia calor e as noites estavam frias , o café expresso não estava incluído no pequeno almoço

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Morgane couple fr
10
2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lance solo traveller zw
9
Superb
Pros:

The food and the staff were good ,

Cons:

My linen was not changed in 3 nights that l stayed

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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William
10
Pros:

A very restful stay and very friendly staff.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Isabel young couple fr
9
Great choice in Vic Falls
Pros:

We choose this hotel because of its setting within a beautiful park-like garden. It is very tastefully decorated and lies in a quiet neighbourhood. The property seems very well managed and maintained; the staff are certainly a big plus of this hotel - they are extremely professional, friendly and efficient. The room was fine as was the food. Pioneers is certainly a good choice when visiting Vic Falls.

Cons:

The only thing we did not like was that 2 ducks spent most of their time in the pool, which we did not find very inviting.

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
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Peter young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-05-05 via Nuitee