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Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 1.2 mi away from the falls. The hostel has a cafe, bar and outdoor pool. Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge offers double, twin rooms and family rooms with private bathrooms. The dorms with bunk beds, dome tents and campgrounds have access to a communal bathroom. Breakfast is available for a surcharge and light snacks and main meals including pizza are available at Shoestrings Cafe. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar and the hostel hosts regular live music performances and events. Staff can assist you with the organization of activities and transfers. The nearest airport is Victoria Falls Airport, 12 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Victoria Falls
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Martha
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the affordable comfortable beds and fresh air of the tents! Great location. Nice staff.
  • Jalynn
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was helpful and friendly. Restaurant was accommodating and well priced and served delicious food. My room was clean spacious and gorgeous. Pool area was lovely and the location was right near town so everything was in walking distance.
  • Ana_deveza2014
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff is amazing! I really appreciated their support in booking my activities in the region. There is so much to be done in Vic Falls. It's a great destination.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Shoestrings Cafe
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
      Additional charge
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls

    • Check-in at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls has 1 restaurant:

      • Shoestrings Cafe

    • Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Evening entertainment
      • Swimming pool
      • Happy hour
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Live music/Performance
      • Game drives
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is 2,800 feet from the center of Victoria Falls. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.