Classic Luxury

Victoria Falls Hotel

Fondly known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', the Victoria Falls Hotel was established in 1904 welcoming visitors from throughout colonial Africa and beyond. A wonderfully atmospheric hotel in a fantastic location, ten minutes walk from the falls.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • High Tea on the terrace watching the spray from the Victoria Falls

  • Watch the sun rise through the spray from the lawn of the hotel

  • Absorb the history which seeps from every corner of the hotel

  • Just a short walk to the park gate of the Victoria Falls


Opening its doors in 1904, the Victoria Falls Hotel, the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', has seen it all over the years. Set in its commanding position with views down to the Victoria Falls Bridge and the column of spray that rises from the falls themselves, it is easy to see why this hotel has been a favourite of visitors for so long.

The grand rooms of the hotel are hung with portraits of colonial explorers, Matabele Chiefs and royal visitors of the past century. The corridors are lined with sable, eland and kudu horns, the size of which are hard to find in the wild today. Sitting on Stanley's Terrace with a deserved drink, warthogs digging in the lawn below, and the roar of the whitewater in the background, it is easy to let yourself imagine you have stepped into a past era.

The hotel is set in lush and well-established gardens providing plenty of space for all at the hotel and forming an relaxing oasis away from the drama of the waterfall, just a 10-minute walk away.

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Have high tea on the terrace with wonderful views of The Victoria Falls Bridge and spay from the Falls.

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Facilities

Golf

Golf

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Tennis

Tennis

Fishing

Fishing


Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls Hotel is located high above the Zambezi River on the Zimbabwean side of the magnificent natural wonder of the world, the Victoria Falls.

11-hour international flight to Johannesburg International Airport, followed by a 1-hour 45-minute flight to Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls Hotel is a 15-minute road transfer from Victoria Falls airport. Alternatively, you can fly to Victoria Falls via Harare.


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