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About this property
Located within an 2 km of the Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel set in expansive gardens. This property borders the Victoria Falls National Park and the Gorge Swing Victoria Falls is 1 km away. Each air-conditioned unit at Ilala Lodge has a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. The rooms open out onto a balcony or patio and each has an en suite bathroom. Enjoy a meal at The Cassia Restaurant, which features a patio overlooking the lush gardens, or relax with a drink at the Poolside Bar. The spray from the Victoria Falls can be seen from numerous places at the hotel, and activities such as bungee jumping, white-water rafting and helicopter flights can be enjoyed in the vicinity. The Victoria Falls Border Post is 3 km away, while Livingstone is just across the border into Zambia, 12 km from Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jayden
Australia
“Ilala Lodge is a fantastic lodge. It has everything you will need and is extremely close to the township and Victoria falls itself. The gardens, views, pool area and dining area were fantastic.” - Tarek
Canada
“Location is a walking distance from the falls, very nicely design hotel. You can hear the falls and see the mist. The nice location allowed us to go back to the room midday to take a break.” - Karen
Australia
“Absolutely loved the Ilala lodge ! Beautiful classic African lodge . The rooms , the gardens , the furnishings and the food were gorgeous! It’s also situated just across the road from the walk to the Falls .. so convenient.” - Louise
Australia
“Amazing in every way. Could not have had a better Time! Highlight was the friendly and extremely efficient staff.” - Simbarashe
South Africa
“everything from the stuff to the location to also the stuff” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Amazing, helpful and attentive staff Superb venue (easy walk to the rain forest) Lovely pool Excellent breakfast (especially the coffee) Comfortable room” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“A lovely well maintained hotel very close to The Falls.” - Georgeta
Romania
“Like everywhere, there are pluses and minuses. This is a place where pluses covers, fully, all minuses you can have. Hotel is very well designed, close located to the falls, their people are generally, kind and responsive and all they provide is...” - Steven
Australia
“Loved everything about this place amazing food, staff very helpful. The lady in the tour bookings place booked everything for us and was amazing. The room was always cleaned and everything topped up every day. Animals out our room !! Awesome...” - Leonid
Azerbaijan
“The closets location to Waterfall. The hotel is great!!!! I liked everything in this hotel and highly recommend to everyone.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Cassia Restaurant
- CuisineSouth African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.