Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (583 reviews)
278 Parkway Drive , Victoria Falls , zw

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location close to attractions
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Food quality and service speed were subpar

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including mold and lack of replenishment of toiletries.
Service
8.65
Staff were described as very friendly and helpful, with positive experiences reported.
Location
8.65
The hotel is well-located near the falls and town activities, contributing positively to guest experience.
Room Quality
7.65
Descriptions indicate rooms are clean but show signs of aging and require maintenance.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities like the pool and restaurant received generally favorable feedback, with some caveats.
Value for Money
7.15
Some reviews felt the hotel did not offer sufficient value for the price, especially regarding breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Food quality received mixed reviews, criticizing options and service speed.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall sentiment is positive with guests expressing a willingness to return based on their experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation Near Victoria Falls

Exquisite Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private balconies in every room. Enjoy the added touch of mosquito nets, bathrobes, and free toiletries for a truly relaxing stay.

Dining Delights
Savor a mix of African and Continental cuisine at our on-site restaurants. Whether it's a hearty breakfast or a gourmet dinner, our culinary offerings will surely delight your taste buds.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
From the outdoor pool and rooftop bar to the 24-hour front desk and tour desk, every detail is tailored to enhance your stay. Plus, with free WiFi access and conference facilities, both leisure and business travelers are well catered for.

Book your stay now and experience luxury at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 583 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.15
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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723neilf • Couples • Sydney, New South Wales
2
Bulldoze this tip of a joint !
Pros:

They gave us a ground floor room right next to the road but the balcony doors didn’t have any locks on them !
When we moved to another room: the toilet seat had to be lifted to close the bathroom door ! There was no shower curtain or any towels. The water pressure was non-existent. The room and bathroom were filthy. The electrical cord for the kettle was damaged and dangerously repaired with electrical tape. The hair dryer in the bathroom fell off the wall. Corridors constantly smelt of sewage and fish.
Laundry issue. Leaking shower. Constantly calling for basic items that housekeeping should provide; towels, toilet paper, soap etc.. requested body wash at 8am and still not done by 7pm. Multiple requests: 1 item would arrive but not the other - another phone call.
Food disgusting and service slow. Eating utensils did not look like they had been washed. All management issues.
Place is grubby, dirty and needs to be bulldozed.
No coffee in room
Laundry returned and still damp for packing
No safe
Flickering lights

2026-07-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Frederic • couple • fr
6
Hôtel médiocre, personnel gentil
Pros:

Le personnel a été vraiment réactif et gentil

Cons:

Description de l’hôtel et de la chambre n’était pas conforme aux photos et a l’attendu. L’hôtel a besoin d’un bon coup de rénovation

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • za
8
Loved the friendly staff, in fact all the local people was friendly.
Pros:

Friendly and very helpful staff Close to the falls and town centre

Cons:

The 'buffet' breakfast was poor and rediculously priced at $33.00. We were still eating when the staff started to clear the serving area!!

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Frik • solo_traveller • za
4
Pros:

Close to facilities

Cons:

Food was terrible

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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hill • family_with_children • zw
4
place is run down and needs attention
Cons:

breakfast

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
M
Massimo • couple • za
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ferbil • Solo travel • New York City, New York
8
Faded Queen Has a Few Good Days Left.
Pros:

Booked a few extra days ahead of tour. First room was right off the dinning area overlooking the busy path to the dinning area with noise from the dinning. Also water pressure in the sink was very low.
New room was cheerfully provided on request. I was then moved due to an unnamed issue with the new room. Third room and all worked well. I was amused the closet hangers were well above the reach of my 5'2".
After the tour my room was off the parking lot but the noise from the traffic wasn't so bad.
Restaurant food was okay to good.

Note: my early room was inadvertently booked without including the breakfast - when I asked the price of the breakfast it amounted to half the price of the room !!!!! The buffet was not THAT good. I went elsewhere
The pool bar was a nice place for a peaceful afternoon wine.

There were some very good singers at dinner.

All in all probably worth the price but I would never order the breakfast unless it was included with my tour.

The view of the mist from thee falls from the roof was sublime. Especially at dawn and dusk.

2026-06-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Dania • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Pretty property. Walkable to nearby Victoria, Falls restaurants and shops.

Cons:

Very basic amenities. Cleanliness was marginal - several bugs in the room.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Terrance • couple • za
8
We enjoyed our stay and it was a great location..and affordable
Pros:

WE ENJOYED STAYING THERE FOR THE WEEK. HOWEVER, THE DINNER ON OUR FIRST NIGHT OF ARRIVE WAS NOT GOOD.

SO, FOR LESS AND BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY, BETTER QUALITY OF FOOD, AND DRINKS WE WENT TO EAT AT OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT OUR STAY.

OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS ALL GOOD AND A GREAT LOCATION AND FRIENDLY STAFF.

Cons:

Maybe the interior of the room...door had wood missing , chairs in room needs attention, furniture a bit worn. bed was comfortable and clean bedding was so nice. No conditioner in room and tea and coffee supply was not filled every day.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • us
8
Very nice hotel with nice grounds and view from the rooftop deck of the spray from the falls.
Pros:

The friendly and helpful staff. The complementary shuttle to the falls. The buffet breakfast was very good. The bed was comfortable and the pool area was very nice.

Cons:

The shower door leaked water and made a puddle on the floor.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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dylan • couple • za
10
would go there again
Pros:

its beautiful

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • au
7
Overall it meet my standards
Pros:

Swimmin pool, staff, location

Cons:

Room needs work to be done on it

Sliding door to the balcony was jammed.

no ceiling fans

body wash bottles where terrible

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Oztravels7 • Business • Sydney, New South Wales
8
An Excellent Choice for Budget Conscious Travellers
Pros:

I had two nights at this property. The gardens are magnificent, although the reception area lets what is an excellent property for the price, down. That said my check-in was fabulous by the lovely Ethel. All the staff at the hotel were fantastic, polite and helpful.

The room was very large, spotlessly clean and the bed very comfortable. I unfortunately had an inter-leading room, and could hear everything in my neighbours room. Unless you are travelling with someone and want this, definitely ask for a room that is not inter-leading! The bathroom was lovely, except my shower leaked water everywhere. It was not a catastrophe as I was travelling on my own, and used the spare towels on the floor.

The pool area and pool bar are beautiful. There is plenty of parking.

This property is so well located and you can easily walk to the Victoria Falls and the shops in town.

It offers great value, great location and great service. It is not 5 star but the value is outstanding and I highly recommend this property!

2026-06-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Devon • extended_group • za
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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tozivepi • Family • Melbourne, Victoria
8
Warm hospitality and great location near the falls
Pros:

We had a great stay at the Rainbow Victoria Falls and felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. The hotel is clean, conveniently located, and the pool bar is definitely a bonus. The restaurant is affordable with decent food, and the buffet meals offered a good variety. A big plus was that my child could eat for free.

The only downside was the breakfast — at $30 for a continental-style spread, it felt unreasonably pricey.

It was also handy having an activities desk right at reception, and the free shuttle to the Falls at set times during the day made getting around easy.

2026-06-01 • via Tripadvisor
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andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Kingston • solo_traveller • zw
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • ug
7
It was good
Pros:

Everything was good enough

Cons:

Paid quite high but wad surprised that the charge didnot include breakfast( at the bare minimum)

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • co
7
Good stay overall
Pros:

The hotel was well located

Cons:

The hotel needs a renovation, it seems pretty old in some parts.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Gisele • extended_group • gh
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee