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Ilala Lodge Hotel

Property class: 4

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A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof building.
A balcony with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A buffet setup with various food items and a copper teapot.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a view of an outdoor deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$859
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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Area A8, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, David Livingstone Statue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the garden.

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Suite

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a bench.

Classic Suite

  • River view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Suite (Single)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Classic Suite (Single)

  • Garden view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a bench, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite (Single)

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Suite (Single)

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Strathearn)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a canopy.

Suite (Strathearn)

  • Park view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Victoria Falls

Ilala Lodge Hotel places you steps from Victoria Falls National Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Victoria Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Ilala Spa can include massages and facials along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Cassia Restaurant, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Victoria Falls hotel include David Livingstone Statue and Zambezi River.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Falls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Spice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Leaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Road Township Experience - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Ilala Lodge Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ilala Lodge Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Victoria Falls hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ilala Lodge Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Victoria Falls hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ilala Spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cassia Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ilala Lodge Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Ilala
Ilala Lodge Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Victoria Falls
Ilala Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel Hotel
Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel Hotel Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

Ilala Lodge Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ilala Lodge Hotel on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$859, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

Yep, Ilala Lodge Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

Yep, Ilala Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does Ilala Lodge Hotel have a pool?

Ilala Lodge Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Ilala Lodge Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ilala Lodge Hotel.

Does Ilala Lodge Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ilala Lodge Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Ilala Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deighton Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was truly a blessing. Wonderful Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW! So pleased we chose Ilala Lodge. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and have balconies to view the visiting Elephants, Baboons & Mongoose. Food is awesome and staff were warm and welcoming. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samvel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden view is very nice, you can see even wild animals. Property is very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This perfectly located hotel within walking distance of the Victoria Falls National Park has beautiful grounds (with antelope, baboons and, one night, a hippo), warm and helpful staff, delicious food and a beautiful pool. A shuttle was available to take us to its sister hotel (The Palms) to use its small but well equipped gym. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations in a great location within easy walk to the Falls, shops, restaurants, and center of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2-night stay - Fantastic

Ilala Lodge is really nice!! Extremely beautiful, friendly, clean, and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast buffet

Love their breakfast buffet! Best ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISSI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoined staying at Ilala - this is the second time I have stayed at Ilala and if possible I will be back next year in March.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing two night stay.

A lovely hotel near the entrance to The Victoria Falls National park. Good accommodation. Lovely staff. I would definitely return to this hotel one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff. Wonderful location. Nothing better than waking up to the sound of the falls! But no precipitation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Very convenient to Victoria Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LaMine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay, till next time, thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT ALL ROUND
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and the service impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. We loved the lodge, we had hippos outside our door 2 nights. Breakfast was amazing and the staff was fantastic. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here by myself and it was the perfect location right by the falls entrance and you can walk to the cute shops in town. The people and staff were incredible , they had a great activities desk that arranged my airport transfers and activities that I wanted to do, and the rooms were very nice! The pool and outdoor eating areas were also incredible. Great staff and people and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Food was poor accommodation was average at best but very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ilala lodge

Very relaxing and calming hotel with lovely gardens. Had hippos visiting at night. Breakfast was excellent. The lunch menu was tasty. The dinner was not so good. The staff were very friendly & welcoming. Would stay there again. 10 minutes to Victoria falls on foot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Menu was limited. Shower makes floor all wet. Never restocked our minibar. Should have a mechanism for late checkout, even if you pay for it. Felt perfectly safe here at all times. All staff were friendly and very helpful. All other aspects were excellent. Would recommend to others and return myself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff who go above and beyond to accommodate and aide in all matters. The lodge is immaculate in every way. My room was huge with cold a/c, a balcony overlooking manicured greenery, and a stocked complimentary fridge/bar, cookies and an espresso machine! In addition to the hotel room/property itself, a highlight is being walking distance to the Falls as well as shops and restaurants. I feel this is a BIG bonus over more out of the way lodges. In my room, all I felt was the tranquility of the hotel grounds - but a brief and safe walk put me at artisan craft shops and restaurants. In all, Ilala offers the serenity of nature without the dependence on cars and taxis to visit anything beyond one’s lodge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the time we arrived at Ilala Lodge we were treated with kindness. When we realized that we mistakenly booked a room with one bed instead of two, we were moved to room with two beds and an amazing view of the Smoke and Thunder. Jane at the front desk did everything she could to make sure we were comfortable. She is an incredible host and I'm so grateful for her kindness. Then we had our first meal at the restaurant. The music from the pianist was instantly soothing. The food was delicious, and the service was exemplary. I couldn't imagine how things could get better, but that was just the start. After dinner we decided to have a drink at the bar next to the pool. That's where we met Basil the bartender, and, we later learned, a 30 year employee. This kind and funny man took care of us but also clearly is a mentor and valuable member of the staff. We used the hotel's concierge to arrange a tour of Victoria Falls as well as a dinner cruise. The guide and the dinner were amazing. But maybe the best part was coming back to the Lodge and hanging out by the pool. Basil and George were so attentive and kind. Over the course of our stay they both made sure we were happy and comfortable. They are both excellent and deserve all the recognition. When it came time to leave I was honestly sad to go. Ilala Lodge had become more than a place to sleep and eat. Everyone on staff there was so friendly, kind, and just on point. 10/10 - no notes. I really hope I can return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026