Ilala Lodge Hotel

The property boasts modern facilities, prime location near Victoria Falls, and exceptional service. Guests appreciated the complimentary full breakfast, spacious and comfortable rooms, and high cleanliness standards.

Fantastic location within walking distance to the Falls. Decor of common area and our room was beautiful. We had a 2nd floor unit (room 68) that was perched over the grounds which provided amazing wildlife sightings of Elephants and Warthogs from our spacious deck. Pool area, bar and dining area are beautiful and the staff so attentive. We were here during high water at Falls which we could hear, be ready to also hear all the helicopter tours overhead, but that affects all local hotels. Note, the USD is the local currency of which you can get from multiple ATMs a block away.

This lodge was more than we could have imagined. We stayed for 4 nights and are sad to leave. The staff are extremely friendly and will do anything to make your stay comfortable. The breakfast is fabulous. Selection of juices, tea/coffee, yogurt, fruit, cereals, pastries and you have a hot breakfast menu which you can alter however to your liking. If they have it, they will do it for you. The lunch and dinners are beautifully presented and tasting. Poolside and room service also available. Two pools - a big one and a smaller one. Not heated of course but the African sun is so hot the coolness is refreshing. The rooms are beautiful and have everything you need (except a hairdryer). I had my own so no big deal for me. And now the location! So close to everything you need to do here. Banks, souvenir shops and a supermarket not too far away. Everything we did we had a transfer and they were fantastic. They helped us through the border processes when necessary. You can see the mist rising off Victoria Falls and the lodge looks out to luscious green grass which continues into the dryness of the national park which attracts the wild animals. Whilst we were there we saw many animals that came onto this green grass and into the park. These are right out the the front of the rooms, eating areas and pools. Hippopotamus, elephant, baboons, mongoose, spotted bushbucks, warthogs & buffalo. A truly amazing place!