The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Victoria Falls

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Victoria Falls

If it's your first trip to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Victoria Falls. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Victoria Falls. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Victoria Falls for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Victoria Falls beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Victoria Falls for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Azambezi River Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Parkway Drive 308, Azambezi River Lodge has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a child pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


The Elephant Camp - All Inclusive

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Victoria Falls
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

A great place to stay is The Elephant Camp - All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $1164. Offering a pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a spa, a free airport shuttle, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.2 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


Ilala Lodge Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $403 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Ilala Lodge Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $403. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 411 Livingstone Way. You'll also find breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $364 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Victoria Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $364, The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel, at Ursula Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and free parking. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


The Victoria Falls Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $619 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

The Victoria Falls Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $619 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Mallet Drive. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, laundry facilities, and a beauty salon, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop


The Kingdom at Victoria Falls

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Victoria Falls
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

The great guest rating of The Kingdom at Victoria Falls is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $112, and it's located at 1 Mallet Drive. We also love the parking, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental


Elephant Hills Hotel

4-star Resort with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

A cool place is Elephant Hills Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $115. It has a pool, room service, a fitness center, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Parkway Drive. Only 2.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a spa, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a pet-free facility at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Livingstone.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Victoria Falls, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Victoria Falls, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Victoria Falls, Best Hotels for One Week in Victoria Falls, Best Hotels for One Night in Victoria Falls, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Victoria Falls.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Victoria Falls?

Victoria Falls Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$410

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $410. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Victoria Falls.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $619
  • 4-star hotels: $377
  • 3-star hotels: $364


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