The family-run Ilala Lodge is ideally located just minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls, with the spray offering the perfect backdrop for your stay. This boutique hotel offers comfortable accommodation in elegant African surroundings. Dine in the award-winning restaurant and enjoy gourmet cuisine whilst seeing the spray and hearing the majestic roar of the “smoke that thunders”.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'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 We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional Fees Airport shuttle fee: USD 34 per person (one-way)Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go 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. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Read More
Room
Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Read More
Suite (Strathearn)
1 King Bed1076-sq-foot room, balcony with park views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed1076-sq-foot room, balcony with park views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Single)
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds376-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Roll-in showerNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds376-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with river views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Roll-in showerNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Executive Suite (Single)
1 Double Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Suite (Single)
1 Double Bed678-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed678-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Single)
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Executive Suite
1 Double Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Doorbell and phone notificationNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Deluxe Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds376-sq-foot room, balcony with river views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Roll-in showerNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds376-sq-foot room, balcony with river views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Roll-in showerNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Suite
1 Double Bed678-sq-foot room, balcony with river and garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Double Bed678-sq-foot room, balcony with river and garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LED TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
dining
Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). While enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool, you can order your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Read More
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Victoria Falls National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Victoria Falls - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Zambezi River - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Devil's Pool - 1.7 km / 1 mi Victoria Falls Bridge - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Victoria Falls Field Museum - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Zambezi National Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi Livingstone Reptile Park - 9 km / 5.6 mi Maramba Cultural Museum - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi Railway Museum - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi Livingstone Museum - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi Mukuni Park Curio Market - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi The nearest airports are:Livingstone (LVI) - 18.3 km / 11.3 mi Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21.8 km / 13.5 mi The preferred airport for Ilala Lodge Hotel is Victoria Falls (VFA). Read More
Pricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Ilala Lodge Hotel. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Ilala Lodge Hotel. Our Ilala Lodge Hotel holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Victoria Falls holidays at Ilala Lodge Hotel in 2026 and 2027. For all Ilala Lodge Hotel 2026 holidays and Ilala Lodge Hotel 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
Location
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Read More
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Reviews
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Rating
2092 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
Gibtraveler007
A gem place to stay when visiting Victoria falls
A gem place to stay at Victoria falls. Hotel was wonderful, typical lodge style with all modern amenities. Best asset was the staff, a great and wonderful team that made you feel relaxed and with a...
Paul G
Fantastic holidays at Victoria Falls
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Happyskiers10
A wonderful stay!
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your lovely hotel. Thank you to each and every member of staff. They are charming, friendly and extremely efficient. Our room was good, with a lovely terrace, and we...
