Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls
West Drive 12, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Excellent location - show map
Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 2 km 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 campsites 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 organisation of activities and transfers. The nearest airport is Victoria Falls Airport, 20 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- Chantal
United Kingdom“Lovely staff, very pretty garden and decor around the place. Room was nice but very hot at night due to no AC. Decent food. Very relaxed and quirky place.” 
Karen
Ireland“Nice relaxed vibes, great location as you can walk to most places. Staff were really responsive and helpful with organising tours and taxis. Private rooms are good size and clean.”
Coline
France“The bed was very big, bednet was available and in good shape. Water pressure and tempature in the shower was great. The gardens in the hotel are beautiful and the pool was such a lovely treat when it felt too hot in the afternoon. Food was good...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Shoestrings Cafe
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic FallsGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit boxAdditional charge
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioningAdditional charge
- Allergy-free room
- Mosquito net
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls
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Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls has 1 restaurant:
- Shoestrings Cafe
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Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is 950 yards from the centre of Victoria Falls. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Swimming Pool
- Happy hour
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Game drives
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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The prices at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- À la carte
