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The View Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban lodge within easy reach of Victoria Falls

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
32-cm TV with satellite channels
Reception
Standard Room

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
398 Reynard Road, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 19 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI) - 39 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The View Lodge

The View Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Victoria Falls. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and English breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 20.00 km*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-cm TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 August 2023 to 21 August 2025 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

View Lodge Victoria Falls
View Victoria Falls
The View Lodge Lodge
The View Lodge Victoria Falls
The View Lodge Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Is The View Lodge currently open?
This property is closed from 22 August 2023 to 21 August 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does The View Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The View Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The View Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The View Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The View Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The View Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The View Lodge and nearby?
The View Lodge has a garden.

The View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

False advertising - not worth the $$
This lodge needs a lot be desired. What attracted us was the price & pics. Only to be disappointed. Positive thing: Employees were good. Doing their best to make us comfortable. Bravo to Cindy. The negatives: - no soap in the bathroom. I requested & was told that the place does not provide - no toilet paper. - no hangers in the closet - outlets were not working. Only connection was fridge & TV - AC was installed but not working - no TV channels - poor breakfast
Cleopas, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

It’s not an hotel at all in the real sense of the name.
Kennedy Marco, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Happy customer
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Will definitely recommend 👍
Pfungwa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overally, the place was ok. However, There was so much noise in the corridor from staff members. You hear them talking/yelling/laughing loudly whilist you are trying to sleep. And there was no toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms had to use ours. The tv remotes do not work at all
Tatenda, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Economical
Great service and price. A little out of the main part of town
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It appears to still be under construction. The room was ok for the money. The included breakfast was fair but slow in coming out. A taxi drive from the downtown area or the falls park so be aware. They do a good job of booking the various tours but try to pay ahead and get vouchers to avoid anxiety
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

CUSTOMERS BITTERLY COMPLAINED. WE HAVE ALREADY E-MAILED TO EXPEDIA.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Construction site and false advertisment. Don’t stay here.
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great service and hosts .though they were under renovation they made sure it dies not interfere with our sleep as most happened at day when we would be out.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff at the view, just that it is under renovation / extension so there are some dusty areas you pass through to our room. Not all rooms though. There was no hot water in our room but the manager was sweet enough to explain to us that it was a new room that was being used for the first time. Generally it was fine and I think when completed it will be perfect.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointed
Avoid this place, The fridge wasn’t working and the tv showed black and white pictures.The girls who work in the kitchen seems to have different prices for the menu. Ordered sweet and sour chicken instead we got rice with uncooked chicken which we sent back. The price of sandwiches went up from $6 to $10 overnight and only to be told after we had eaten when we were about to pay. Also we were given stale bread for breakfast see pictures. We paid for a trip then cancelled as the price had changed from Zim dollar to USD when we asked for our refund we were told we need to pay $20 charges just for a refund only to find out later when we asked one of our relatives that it was not true. The owner/ manager very crafty charged us $30 for transport to go to The Boma only to find out when the driver was being paid that it was $20. If you stay here book your own excursions as she puts extras on.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

When we arrived they only had one room and not the two we booked. The owner was very nice and took us to the Falls and to a restaurant. Very friendly staff. The room did not look like the picture and was not yet finished. They are still busy building the establishment. No aircon but did bring us a fan. Room was clean but not finished and all tiling done.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We had no hot water for 2 if the 3 days no plug in or mirror in bathroom the whole complex is unfinished no light bulbs in sockets in room this was not even up to backpackers standards never stay here
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

If this property was advertised appropriately we would give it 5 stars but it is falsely advertised showing the best room and the completed portion of the premesis when in fact it is much different. We made the best of it and the staff (prettay) compensated for the things lacking in the room. Breakfasts were delicious and anything the staff could do for us during our stay was done with kindness and sincerity.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Basic hotel with pleasant staff
This hotel has basic facilities. The toilet seat was broken, there was a broken ventilation grill in the wall, the door in the corridor leading outside wouldn't close and the standard of workmanship was generally poor. WiFi was OK and the water was hot. Victoria falls was busy so we were in a tight spot when booking. This is essentially what you'd expect as a backpacker.
Ramesh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Fake advertisement
Dissapointing nd realy terrible.no reception area,still ubder construction,bath tub plumbing nt done,took close to an hour to get hot water,bathroom dirty,shower door not completly closing
G, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nightmare at the View Lodge
We had a nightmare experience at this lodge. At first we were taken to a dirty and smelly room, and were only 'upgraded' to a better room after complaining and requesting a cancellation for the booking. However, we still were asked to top up with $20. I advise other visitors/guests not to rely on the photos they see online for the View Lodge, they are deceptive. The place is still largely a construction site and lacks general cleanliness. I should commend then staff members who work at the a lodge that they are trying their best under the circumstances but seem to be let down by the owner. Management is responsive and willing to engage when complaints are made. They should be credited for that too. It was an appalling experience for my small family. Thank you
Pinimidzai, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

No aircon in room. No hot water in shower. Staff very friendly. Breakfast was good.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Affordable Hotel
The lodge was very nice and and all the staff are very welcoming. Our stay was very pleasant and my daughters loved the spacious rooms. The staff were also very personal and gave us lots of suggestions of how to make it good in the town and places to get deals, where to eat etc.
Delah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

PLACE WAS ONLY HALF FINISHED AND WE WERE LIVING ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

location was close to city centre.
If you are looking for low budget accommodation this would be ideal. However, our one night stay was comfortable. When the construction is completed I would definitely consider staying there.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Great Staff, but Where's the Lodge?
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Sad, because they need to go work in a real lodge. This place is under construction, and only renting out a few rooms in a large, ugly construction scene. One of the four outlets in the room worked, so we ended up moving the bed to connect a required CPAP. Lighting is provided by bulbs sticking out of bare walls. Shower has no hot water, and a tub with no plumbing. Linen is typically third world, sheets that don't fit and soon end up in a ball.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Deceptive advertising
Room was unfinished, curtains dragged on the floor, tile was unfinished, and the reality of the room had no relationship to the room pictures on the web.
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

False advertisement.
Extremely disappointed with the place. First of all their contact number listed on Expedia was wrong/not in service, when I tried to phone for late arrival. And then the place is a sight for sore eyes as it is an ugly half built building with very limited facilities. The place looked nothing like the photos showing on Expedia eg the bedrooms and the dining/gazebo area. They also had no information of our booking which was a bit stressful and my family and I ended up getting makeshift bedrooms @ 2am. It was also annoying having to ask for basic things like tissue and towels. When we got the towels they were dirty and appeared as if they had been used already. We were also stuck in our bedrooms as there was no lounging area. The only consolation was that the staff were polite and helpful and the owner was very nice.
Verified Expedia guest review