Ilala Lodge

This Boutique hotel is ideally situated on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River and is the closest hotel to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The falls are within easy walking distance for guests, as is the Victoria Falls town center.

Each of the 73 rooms luxury rooms is designed to create a feeling of privacy. The rooms on the upper tier open out onto a private balcony, while the lower floor rooms open onto the lush manicured gardens where you can watch the warthogs graze from the hotel lawn. You may even be lucky enough to have a visit from an elephant.

Guests can choose rooms in the Deluxe Wing, the Garden Wing, or the Pool Wing. The Deluxe Wing and the Pool Wing boast splendid views of the mesmerizing spray from Victoria Falls as well as the spectacular gardens that Ilala Lodge Hotel is famous for. The Garden Wing gives guests access to the lush and flourishing lawns where the animals visit.

The teak furnishings in all the rooms are made from local Zimbabwean railway sleepers, enhancing the African ambiance and laid-back atmosphere of the hotel. All the rooms in the hotel have high-quality cotton linens and luxurious pillows for ultimate comfort.

The Cassia Restaurant’s unmatched menu is complete with an extensive wine list comprised of carefully selected wines from South Africa’s top vineyards. The calming and tranquil atmosphere is further complimented by the gentle rumble of Victoria Falls in the background.