Shongwe Lookout

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Victoria Falls

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Exterior
Sundeck
Exterior
View from property
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Mopane St, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
  • Zambezi National Park
    4 min drive
  • Devil's Pool
    5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    20 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, Garden View, Double

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Room, Garden View, Single

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Double

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Single

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, Garden View, Single

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Room, Garden View, Double

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria Falls

In Victoria Falls .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Victoria Falls lodge, you'll find Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi National Park. Zambezi River and Victoria Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shongwe Lookout

3-star lodge near Victoria Falls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Shongwe Lookout. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Victoria Falls lodge is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Shongwe Lookout offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 17 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: USD 17 (one-way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (up to 3 years old)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Laundry fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Shongwe Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice of accommodation
The lodge was everything we expected from the stay in Africa at the Victoria Falls. The room was spacious, clean and decorated to make you feel you were in Africa. The breakfast, lounge, and pool ambiance, coupled with very efficient service, makes this an excellent choice when staying at the Victoria Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ll good except a tough steak

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
It’s just fabulous service is excellent they cannot do enough to help, room was really spacious and clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Food was excellent and great value, my only gripe was that they used glass by the pool but other than that FANTASTIC !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
THERE WAS NO FILTER COFFEE IN THE ROOM AND THE FILTER COFFE IN THE DINING ROOM WAS WAY TOO STRONG. I AM A COFFEE LOVER AND THIS WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ME. Also, there was no soap, shower gel etc - first hotel I have been to where this is not provided. We asked for some, which was then brought to the room

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its homely, felt safe and liked the beautiful well manicured gardens. The rooms are spacious. The place is ideal for those who have a great taste for nature and those who love a breath of fresh air
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We loved our stay at Shongwe. It was beautiful, and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique lodge with 5* service & facilities. Lovely friendly/accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Amber, Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and the grounds are beautiful. The pool is a bit smaller than the pics make it seem but still lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not meet my expectations. Too expensive & buffet breakfast not so good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff took care of us during a birthday trip. Super advice for our time in avid Falls.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WindyCity
Shongwe experience was great! Great hotel, food and vibes. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great stay over 4 days. Very friendly staff, comfy rooms and tasty food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel in Victoria Falls
Excellent new hotel. Room was wonderful. Big and spacious with comfortable bed. Resort is beautiful. Great tower with a sunset view. Pool is nice. Staff were friendly - Aubrey was very helpful. Restaurant is nice but somethings on menu not available and priced a little high for the local area. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlasmith, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated as though we were the only people there. Fantastic Personal service. Wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE place to stay in Vic Falls!
Awesome new hotel with great staff! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best ever
Everything awesome!! Clean, helpful, location... lookout tower great view...walked to town ... manager extremely knowledgeable about area and all tours...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facility with an even more amazing staff. I highly recommend sipping on a cappuccino or hot chocolate while sitting in their 4 story lookout watching the sun rise/sun set.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne, gepflegte Anlage
Alles perfekt: Zimmer, Pool, Service, Restaurant. Nur etwas abseits gelegen. Wenn es sehr heiß ist besser ein Taxi ins Zentrum nehmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019