Shongwe Lookout

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Exterior
View from room
Bicycling
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mopane St, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
  • Zambezi National Park
    4 min drive
  • Devil's Pool
    5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    20 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, Garden View, Double

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Room, Garden View, Single

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Double

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Single

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, Garden View, Single

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Room, Garden View, Double

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Shongwe Lookout in Victoria Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park. .This lodge is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Devil's Pool.

What's nearby

  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 7 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shongwe Lookout

Lodge in Victoria Falls with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Shongwe Lookout offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the lodge's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Shongwe Lookout has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 17 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: USD 17 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (up to 3 years old)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Laundry fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Shongwe Lookout Lodge Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls Shongwe Lookout Lodge
Lodge Shongwe Lookout
Shongwe Lookout Victoria Falls
Shongwe Lookout Lodge
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Shongwe Lookout Lodge Victoria Falls

Shongwe Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice of accommodation
The lodge was everything we expected from the stay in Africa at the Victoria Falls. The room was spacious, clean and decorated to make you feel you were in Africa. The breakfast, lounge, and pool ambiance, coupled with very efficient service, makes this an excellent choice when staying at the Victoria Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ll good except a tough steak

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
It’s just fabulous service is excellent they cannot do enough to help, room was really spacious and clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Food was excellent and great value, my only gripe was that they used glass by the pool but other than that FANTASTIC !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
THERE WAS NO FILTER COFFEE IN THE ROOM AND THE FILTER COFFE IN THE DINING ROOM WAS WAY TOO STRONG. I AM A COFFEE LOVER AND THIS WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ME. Also, there was no soap, shower gel etc - first hotel I have been to where this is not provided. We asked for some, which was then brought to the room

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its homely, felt safe and liked the beautiful well manicured gardens. The rooms are spacious. The place is ideal for those who have a great taste for nature and those who love a breath of fresh air
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We loved our stay at Shongwe. It was beautiful, and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique lodge with 5* service & facilities. Lovely friendly/accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Amber, Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and the grounds are beautiful. The pool is a bit smaller than the pics make it seem but still lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not meet my expectations. Too expensive & buffet breakfast not so good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff took care of us during a birthday trip. Super advice for our time in avid Falls.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WindyCity
Shongwe experience was great! Great hotel, food and vibes. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great stay over 4 days. Very friendly staff, comfy rooms and tasty food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel in Victoria Falls
Excellent new hotel. Room was wonderful. Big and spacious with comfortable bed. Resort is beautiful. Great tower with a sunset view. Pool is nice. Staff were friendly - Aubrey was very helpful. Restaurant is nice but somethings on menu not available and priced a little high for the local area. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlasmith, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated as though we were the only people there. Fantastic Personal service. Wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE place to stay in Vic Falls!
Awesome new hotel with great staff! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best ever
Everything awesome!! Clean, helpful, location... lookout tower great view...walked to town ... manager extremely knowledgeable about area and all tours...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facility with an even more amazing staff. I highly recommend sipping on a cappuccino or hot chocolate while sitting in their 4 story lookout watching the sun rise/sun set.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne, gepflegte Anlage
Alles perfekt: Zimmer, Pool, Service, Restaurant. Nur etwas abseits gelegen. Wenn es sehr heiß ist besser ein Taxi ins Zentrum nehmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019