Name: Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Address: Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, Livingstone, ZM

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Philip

The property was very nice and staff friendly. The service at the restaurants was very slow and wait staff seemed overwhelmed by simple orders or requests. The rooms were nice but small.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jorge

My wife, son, and I had an excellent and memorable stay here. Our room was spotlessly clean, thanks to the fantastic housekeeping team, and the showers were incredible—it felt just like standing under Victoria Falls! The food was great, particularly the breakfasts and the poolside restaurant. However, I would have loved to see more local Zambian dishes on the standard restaurant menu. That said, the evening cultural show was a highlight, offering a wonderful display of Zambian culture alongside delicious traditional food. The hotel’s location is unbeatable; we easily walked to Victoria Falls three times and even took a day trip across the border. Additionally, the staff was highly helpful in arranging our airport transfers and excursions.

Another highlight is the animals roaming around. It's quite the experience to be lounging by the pool and have a giraffe standing next to you. Or looking out your window to see baboons or zebras.

We would definitely return.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Roger

Everything was fantastic

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Sanna

Exceptional!!
Highlight animals in the resort grounds part of the National Park + close distance to Victoria Falls with complimentary unlimited access to Zambian side of the falls.
Spotless room and exceptional staff. Would like to come back and stay for longer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Michael

Very nice rooms and food, a very nice hotel with lots of character

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Rosita

The room was spotless. Every single staff member was beyond courteous and friendly and helpful. Our staff there was fantastic!

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

Max

A glorious location across the road from Victoria Falls, but the finishings and decor are dated, the grounds are full of animal droppings (zebras, giraffes, antelope, and baboons are roaming the grounds). The staff and service are great. The proximity to the Falls makes it worthwhile.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Travis

Wonderful property. Loved the welcome singing/dancing. Room was nice. Location couldn't be better. Food was reasonably priced and very good!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Kelley

Great location and that it’s right on the border of the entrance to Victoria Falls. I went to the Falls almost every day. The sister property, which is Royal Livingston had additional restaurants, a bar and a spa, which was right on the Zambezi river and a relaxing experience. On all of the attributes I rated excellent. The only reason I gave it four and not five stars is because the Avani hosts conference is quite regularly. With all the conference hours, it just was a bit more overpopulated in the hotel facilities than I was hoping. But the staff the grounds in the wildlife that walk around like zebras, giraffes, antelope, monkeys, are all amazing. I would stay here again and planning to return in 2 years.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Melanie

Great hotel near the falls

Great hotel near the falls with charming staff and comfortable rooms. The gardens abound with animals (zebra by the pool) and it’s just next to the falls entrance. They provide free shuttkes to the Royal Livingsone hotel so easy to go there for dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

robert

Great location, pool, room facilities - comfortable bed, good shower and separate bath, mosquito nets, fridge. Clean. Friendly, professional staff, great bar and food service - relaxed - suit all ages. Resident zebras, impala and giraffes a bonus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Franklin Arnold

Was absolutely lovely always met with a big smile from staff who always asked how we were enjoying our stay, did we need anything . Enjoyed the food. Joseph saw at bar every day was amazing. Booking tours easy at hotel had all minds of options they arranged everything

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Darren

Amazing to wake up to find zebras outside your windows - very good hotel only downside the family room with 2 queen beds was on the small size. They forgot about the free bottle of wine until reminded. Apart from that all good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Elizabeth

Lovely property with direct access to national park. Food was very good but the high light was the staff especially Matilde at the front desk who was SO lovely & helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Carol P

Great resort but lacking in the food department

The resort location (right next to the Falls), the beautiful gardens and surrounding forest deserves 5 stars. The buffet breakfast was great with a huge variety of foods and service was great. Used the swimming pool once but got blue dye all over our feet so didn’t use again - this needs urgent attention. We were extremely disappointed that Theatre Of Food Restaurant was closed every night during our stay and we were refused entry into the restaurant twice at the sister hotel next door. The food at the pool bar was very poor and the service was slow. I ordered bbq ribs one evening. It was inedible - just 2 huge chucks of gristle in a sauce (see photo). We ended up getting a taxi to Livingstone for dinner. If the dinner situation could be resolved we would highly recommend this resort due to the location and the fact that giraffe, zebra, monkeys and baboons feel free to wander around the grounds.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Carol P

Great resort but lacking in the food department

The resort location (right next to the Falls), the beautiful gardens and surrounding forest deserves 5 stars. The buffet breakfast was great with a huge variety of foods and service was great. Used the swimming pool once but got blue dye all over our feet so didn’t use again - this needs urgent attention. We were extremely disappointed that Theatre Of Food Restaurant was closed every night during our stay and we were refused entry into the restaurant twice at the sister hotel next door. The food at the pool bar was very poor and the service was slow. O ordered pork bbq ribs one evening. It was inedible - just 2 huge chucks of gristle in a sauce (see photo). We ended up getting a taxi to Livingstone for dinner. If the dinner situation could be resolved we would highly recommend this resort due to the location and the fact that giraffe, zebra, monkeys and baboons feel free to wander around the grounds.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Himali

Very comfortable. It was a great experience. Animals on the property added extra fun. Wish we could stay longer.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Nguyen

Outstanding service all the way. Hotel staff is courteous, helpful, and professional. We had a very memorable stay. Many thanks!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Jeremy

Wow, what a fantastic place!
The staff were all amazing!
It was very nice to be able to walk right into the Victoria Falls park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2023

Grace

The welcome was amazing which my children loved and appreciated a lot. I am a Zambian who has lived and given birth to my children abroad. This was the first time I brought my children (24, 22 and 8 years old) to Zambia to fully embrace the culture and Avani gave us that. From the welcome to the night entertainment, and all the in-between surrounding activities were just phenomenal.
We could sit having a meal and the Zebras or impalas are also grazing just a few meters away from us without any fear as the animals mind their own business- this was a beautiful experience. All the staff were super friendly.
The planned activities were not too far away from the hotel too and transport was very easy to access- so another positive.
Overall- a very positive 4-day stay and the children have asked that we go back! 5**

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

burhan

It delivered way more than it promised, it was the most amazing hotel I have stayed in, the hospitality was unbeatable, we saw so many Zebra, giraffes, baboons and impala. The food was amazing, breakfast was amazing. We were on the Livingstone Natural park property and the walk to the falls was less than a 5 minute walk.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Monique

The propert is magical. To see giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and antelopes roaming free was worth the stay! The staff are very kind

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Veronica

I can’t wait to go back. My experience there was absolutely amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful. The food was fantastic, one think I would recommend is getting more verity of drinks to make at the pool bar.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Fabio

Without a question the best value for money if you are visiting the Victoria Falls area. The hotel is within the national park so you have free access to the falls which are a 5 minute walk from your room. In addition, there are zebras, giraffes, impalas and monkeys roaming free within the grounds which makes for an unforgettable experience. The staff is incredibly well trained and accommodate all of our needs, always with a smile and good attitude.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2023

Amar

This was my 4th stay in last 10 years. Seems like management doesn’t care about guest experience. Will not be returning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2023

Xiao Ou

The location and staff of the hotel are excellent. The guided tour was not as good as we expected.

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2023

Jasmin

The property was nice and always kept cleaned and it’s just a few steps from the Victoria falls and gives you free access to enter which is awesome the staff there are amazing and always greeting you there are animals all over the property which was nice the food was good and the rooms were nice comfy bed and nice hot showers the only complaint I have was there wasn’t enough light outside at night at the hotel and was a bit scary walking and the WiFi was really bad other than that it was a great stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2022

Julio

Super friendly staff. They make it easy and convenient for one to enjoy the victoria falls and everything they have to offer. The food was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

The people were amazing. The hotel was very accommodating. I wished I would have had some choices for organic and healthy foods. Very few special diet foods.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

This is a great experience for those travelling with very small children. Not only were there plenty of facilities and activities for them and the staff child friendly it's only a short walk to the Victoria Falls! perfect for the kids. Seeing wildlife from the comfort of our rooms and all the additional Livingstone adventures made this an unforgettable holiday.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2020

Katherine

Cannot Beat the Location

We loved Avani at Victoria Falls! There yould not have been a better experience. We were worried that our stay would not be as good as it could have been due to covid-19, but we were very impressed. The staff were all wearing masks. They made us feel welcome from moment one and quickly responded to any concern we had. You CANNOT beat the location! It is a five minute walk to the falls. You can see the falls and then return to your room for a hot bath. There are zebra right next to you constantly. There are also monkeys and elk nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent location. Good food. Staff service ok. Needs a gym

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2020

Alan

For hotel of this size the restaurant for most nights was the pool bar which had a limited menu and was outside seating in the rainy season. Also some nights there was local drumming entertainment in the pool bar which was very load and went on far to long.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2020

RAYMOND

A little bit of Africa right outside your room

Amazing hotel right in the center of a national park with direct access to the falls. If you want to experience a little bit of Africa right outside your hotel room, you must stay here. Where on earth could you stay. In a 1st class hotel that has giraffe, zebras, monkey & springboks strolling around. 5 minutes walk from the complex & you are in the Zambia side of the falls. Your hotel stay includes admission to this side of the falls, as many times as you want to visit. The Zimbabwe side is about a 30 minute walk....not the greatest with lots of trucks & local people trying to sell something & yo.u have to transit boarder & passport check. The service at the hotel is 1st rate, everybody is so nice. Breakfast is god with lots of the usual choices, they also have a small section for glutton free. Dinner at the hotel was good also. You can book tours in the lobby & the staff is knowledgeable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2020

Judd

The room was okay. But needs to get update. The people that working in the hotel are excellent very nice and pleasant.
FYI in one time I need a Taxi to the bridge between Zambia to Zimbabwe it was raining the hotel told me $20.00. We got are transport from different company to Airport for $30. And the 25 minutes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2020

Efraim

Weather was exellent. All was very good. We enjoyed very much

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2019

JAC

The location was great with easy access to Victoria Falls. There were a lot of animals that made the experience unique.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2019

Alison

Loved the zebras, impala and giraffes walking around, the swimming pool and overall grounds and ambience in general. Friendly, helpful staff, easy access to the falls and to the sister Livingstone Hotel. Easy to book trips via the hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff and lots of great animals on grounds

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Nice rooms, staff and facilities. But the big pluses are Zebras, Monkeys, Giraffe, Impala roaming freely, and proximity to Victoria Falls

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Proximity to falls and grounds were nice. Zebras on the property added to the ambiance. Food was okay but service was slow

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2019

BrianT

Decent hotel in a great location. Property was fairly well kept. Some staff was very helpful and pleasant, some Not as much, it might just be the culture. Dinner and show at the Bowma was awesome, the dancers unbelievably fun. I would recommend this hotel but one on the Zimbabwe side may be a bit more convenient depending on the activities you are planning.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Wild oasis

Avani is a lovely oasis with a casual luxury vibe. Can't get over how zebra, impala, giraffes, and other animals casually roam the grounds. Was amazing and the staff made sure the cohabitation was safe. It's nice you can visit the Livingston sister property to view the sunset from their viewing deck or dine for variety if you like. And there is a on demand shuttle between the two where you are likely to see animals on the way. Conveniently located near the Zimbabwe border so walking to the falls on the other side is feasible.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

There was nothing I can say except it was one of THE best places I’ve stayed in. I travel the world and this resort was one I will never forget. One special mention to Selina on reception... she couldn’t have been more helpful to me as a lone traveller. Thrlovrmy groubds enable you to see lots of animals without rvfngling on the excursions

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Walkable to the falls was great. And there is access to so many tour companies onsite.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2019

Edward

The best part is that the Avani is on the grounds of Victoria Falls. The hotel is decorated in African motif. Real animals, e.g., zebra, giraffe, monkeys, and baboon wander around the grounds. It is easy to get a very close-up photo.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

Ed

This hotel is great because it is close to the Victoria Falls (Zambia side), and has animals roaming the grounds (zebra, impala, etc.) Everything was very clean.
The service at the pool bar can be extremely slow (I waited 45 minutes just for some ice cream!) As well, sometimes when asking questions at the front desk, it seemed like I was being a big inconvenience even though I was asking some basic questions. Most of the restaurants were closed since the hotel wasn't \"busy\".

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Management of services needs improvement. People are great, friendly. They need to be directed and trained better

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2019

AnneTaylor

A very nice place to stay. The room and buffet breakfast were great. The staff were very courteous and accommodating. The location is perfect. Easy access to the Falls, and love the animals roaming the property. Also easy access to town, microlight, the Zambezi and other activities. Overall, enjoyed my stay and will book here again in the future.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2019

Joseph

The reception staff are very friendly. Rooms very clean, generally the property is good EXCEPT THE RESTAURANT STAFF ARE RELUCTANT ESPECIALLY AT THE POOL RESTAURANT I WAS IGNORE THRICE I'D TO WAIT FOR LONG TO BE ATTENDED TO.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We loved the location and short walk to the Falls.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing Hotel!

We had an amazing stay at Avani! The location is really amazing, the staff are awesome, and the hotel itself is clean and beautiful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect 4 days spent at Avani with my family. Unparalleled views of the falls. Very friendly staff. Spacious rooms. Animal interactions inside the hotel was awesome.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

We liked the animals strolling around the hotel. this was unique and relaxing.We also liked the access to the pool.

we felt the pricing of food and beverages did not give value for money

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2019

VStokes

The property is ideally located within five minutes walk to Victoria Falls. There is an activities desk that can arrange many other activities of which there are plenty. The evening buffet is not inexpensive but the variety and quality of the food is excellent. The service is very nice overall, but as a developing nation, service like we’re accustomed to in the US is also developing. We had trouble with our keys throughout our stay. The front desk staff almost seemed annoyed when we kept going back to have our keys reprogrammed. It was a bit annoying to us as well. This is a great place and the location cannot be beat. We loved seeing Impala, Zebra, and Giraffe on the property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Pricey as you would imagine for this popular location but our one night stay was well worthwhile. In short walking distance of the Falls and we managed to do different areas at different times. Resident Zebras and Giraffes that can been seen being fed at close quarters a bonus. Monkeys and baboons about and many birds.
Staff very helpful. Highly recommend that you spend that bit extra and stay here, rather than in Livingstone.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2019

Jordan

Amazing love cation great amenities and service. Would recommend to everyone.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2019

Petrus

Great location resort style hotel. Food average. Free and EASY access to falls on Zambian side and really easy to go to the Zimbabwean side, which is a must, even for a couple of hours. We will go back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2018

Chris

Fabulous location just a short walk from the Victoria Falls, and with zebras, impalas etc wandering freely around the property.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Great location right next to the Falls! $30 taxi ride from Victoria Falls airport to the Zambia border, then you have to switch taxis and it’s another $20 from the border to the hotel. You can walk this portion if you like (if you don’t have much luggage with you). The airport transfer was $32pp if you want to coordinate with the hotel. You don’t have to pay to enter the park through the hotel grounds, so that’s great as you can go as many times as you want. Make sure your mosquito repellent auto sprayer is on, ours wasn’t working and the room was filled with flying bugs as they get in through the gap at the bottom of the entry door. Breakfast buffet was good along with the room service food. The pool & animals roaming around was great too!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2018

RJ

The staff was one of the strengths of this property. Always smiling, helpful and available. A variety of wildlife wandering the property at all times made it unique. The food and drinks were good. Being able to use the sister property ( Royal Livingstone) made for a nice variety of options to enjoy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2018

Pizzaro

.nothing special really, for the price charged my feeling is that the price did not reflect the quality. price was way too high for such a facility.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2018

Sarah

The hotel staff are absolutely lovely and a real credit to the hotel. The hotel itself has lovely local artwork scattered around. The rooms are small and ours had no main light so was very dark. The room and communal areas were very clean The rooms are quite tight - ours had a painted concrete floor, two uncomfortable queen beds and none of the extras you would expect for over £250 per night. Not much info on arrival about what’s at the hotel (small craft shops for example tucked away out of sight) - the pool was great - we had a fantastic stay but you do pay a lot. I suspect for the excellent location 5 minutes from the falls!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2018

Dennis

Great hotel. Love the animals. Great location to see the Falls

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

walter

Mrs

Thanks for all.Seline was wonderful she take care of us, and she fulfilled all our dreams

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Patricia

Best location and closest to the Falls

Best place to stay for seeing Victoria Falls - a 5 min walk to the trails along the Falls and 10-15 min walk to the bridge. Food at the restaurant was very good and breakfasts offered many selections. Loved having the zebras, impalas and giraffes wandering around the grounds (hotel is in the National Park so you don’t even have to pay the park fee). Everything was well done, only one small flaw - my ordered box breakfast to go was missed one morning. Rooms are spacious and clean, good service.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Was actually upgraded to their Royal Livingstone bit and it was amazing. My only complaint is the very slow WiFi

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2018

MarcM

10/10 on everything. Stayed for 6 nights amazing ! Food amazing very clean rooms ans restaurants , buffet breakfast amazing, staff 100/10 ❤️ Amazing friendly and helpful staff.
Yes you see zibras , bambi , crocs, giraffes , monkeys and baboons by just opening ur eyes in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

John

This is an amazing location. Literally a five minute walk from my room to the falls.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

The location is the best thing about Avani. So close to Victoria Falls! Plus the zebras, giraffes and other wildlife wandering the property makes it really unique.
The amenities and staff are good, and met all our expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2018

Lori

Amazing location close to the falls. I loved the breakfast it had so many amazing choices. The concierge will book excursions for you and arrange travel with the companies.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

Judith

The hotel is close to the Victoria Falls and the \"sound that thunders\" could be heard from the little patio area outside my room. Sitting here I could also watch the zebras grazing and a cheeky baboon checking patio doors! The room was nicely decorated, well equipped and very comfortable. The communal areas were also beautifully decorated and appointed. The spacious grounds/gardens were lovely and we really enjoyed sitting in the pool bar listening to an excellent African band. The staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Service was, at times, a little slow but, hey, this is Africa. We only ate breakfast at the hotel and it was good, lots of choice.
I have only two minor criticisms/suggestions; for someone of advancing years the lack of support rails to the shower and bath in the very beautiful bathroom was a concern. And the lovely walk to the Falls could have been so much better and easier if some benches were provided (perhaps by the wonderfully quirky statues along the path)
Overall we had an excellent short break and would happily recommend this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2018

David

Great stay at the Avani

Air traffic very high with choppers and micro lights running from 07:30 until sunset every day, this is no fault of the hotel however it is the proximity of the hotel with the falls which is what we paid for. The staff went out of their way to accommodate all requests we had. Family enjoyed the stay and did say we should come back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

beautiful resort

the resort was exceptional with lots of wild life strolling around. Victoria falls is within a 5 min walk and the food also first class

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

PK

Was very close to the Falls and you could easily get to them whenever you wanted. Inside the park so animals were all around (no predators). Zebra on the front lawn, giraffes crossing the road, mongooses scattering as you walked by — amazing experience! The architecture reminded us of the American Southwest and the layout of the property made it easy to navigate.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

ClyntonHunt

Great time at Avani. Clean and comfortable. Right next to Vic Falls - enjoyed the walks... got very wet but it was worth it.

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2018

dh

Pictures don't do it justice.

We ended up moving to the Avani on the advice from a friend after a bad experience in another hotel. We were amazed at the location which is inside the park and a very short walk to Victoria Falls. The hotel is upscale and in great condition. The rooms were clean and very nice. Wifi was strong even in the rooms. Best plug and charging setup of any hotel I have stayed in. Food was very good. Only negative was the service at the pool bar/restaurant. Had enough people but very disorganized.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2018

Yang

Brilliant hotel particularly the services. The assistant manager Evelyn is exceptionally helpful. We forgot to bring kids’ birth certificate with us at our one day safari tour. I rung hotel to help. Evelyn spent hours communicating with our travel agent, looking for the documents and scan them through. We’re very grateful and happy customer of this hotel. We would love to come back and would definitely recommend to any friends and family.

We are very pleased with the set up of the hotel too. The poolside drinks were great. Wish we could stay longer

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2018

Bhavesh

Best Place for the Victorian Falls

All round a very pleasant experience of the hotel and it’s surroundings. We really enjoyed the hotel facilities, lovely environment and it’s location. You are truly at leisure to explore the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. There truly is no better place to stay to visit the falls in Zambia!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2017

Brian

Great Hotel, right next to Victoria Falls access!

This was a fabulous and peaceful resort, with easy access to the falls and lovely grounds. The (fenced) African Savannah animals (sans predators) were enjoyable to have around too. And the meals were particularly amazing!

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2017

kristi

Wonderful property located adjacent to VF Park.

Great location to The Falls. Visited with two kids age 6 & 12 who enjoyed all the amenities of the property, including movie night. The natural setting of the property affords you lots of wildlife viewing; monkeys, zebra, Impala, crocodile, birds. Rooms were nice and clean. Definitely recommend this property!

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2017

Raz

Excellent location, including direct access to the Falls on the Zambian side. In general, the overall experience is very good, and the service is of a really high quality.

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2017

Tom

Very pleasant stay, only let down by food

Lovely setting with fantastic kid-friendly pool and easy walking access to the falls with minimal hassle. I was really pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, which rivals some 5 star places. But besides the decent buffet breakfast, the food was what really let the place down. I ate there for 3 meals outside breakfast. One of those was ok (a chicken wrap), the other two things were gristley kudu burger with stale cheese on top, and a tasteless hard and disgusting chocolate brownie. Both times I felt physically ill after consuming it. Such a shame given the rest of the qualities that the hotel has. I'd go back, but wouldn't eat there again!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2017

Kevin

Wonderful Hotel With Great Access to Victoria Fall

Avani was a great place to stay near Victoria Falls, walkable to get to the bridge and across to Zimbabwe if you like. We got upgraded to a suite which was very nice. The atmosphere was also incredible with zebras hanging around right near the pool and a shuttle to go to Royal Livingstone for a cocktail or dinner if you wish. Food was solid here as well. Highly recommend.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Ok but overpriced!

The room was clean and the hotel staff was excellent. However, the room was not quite as described by Orbitz and is NOT worth the cost. It is WAY overpriced!

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2017

Cullum

Nice Stay

Hotel advertises a shuttle pick up and drop off at the airport but this is not the case, prepare to spend $40 each way for your journey. Evening carvery when available is average st best, wide selection but not good. The food in general is average and over priced.

Service all round is very good and very friendly.
African Queen river is a must!

Positives, only a 2 min walk from the falls, be aware though, because of this there are helicopters flying over 7am-7pm. Avani shares its grounds with the Royal Livingstone which is a nice change of scenery and has a great deck on the river.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2017

family

Nice family resort. Very close to Zambia falls.

Enjoyed poolside meals. Service slow at busy times- need extra waiting staff. Waiting staff lovely and friendly. Room good but small for family. Shower tiles need clean. Air con nice and quiet. Very nice environment. Shuttle to Royal Livingstone good. Livingstone side of falls low on water but close to other activities. Border crossing a pain.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2017

A

Awesome hotel

We stayed in a family room which had 2 king beds. Everything from the room to the staff was great and close to the pool and reception. the falls were a 4 minute walk which was free entry if you were staying at the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2017

Shirhan

Good location

We loved our stay in August 2017. The hotel amenities were great and the staff were very attentive. It was in a great location walking distance to the falls with free entry.
The breakfast was great.

The cons.
The rooms need refurbishement.
So I do recommend this hotel.

Tips.
Request quite rooms away from the live music/singing at the pool side restaurant
The excursions are pretty expensive so be prepared

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2017

K

Lovely hotel with on-site wild life :)

Lovely hotel right by the Victoria Falls.

Rooms were in very good condition - fresh linen, comfortable beds, good hot shower.

Hotel facilities were very good - we had the buffet dinner, which was good - nicely cooked without being too overly cooked. The Crocodile Tail was really nice.

Staff were very attentive.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2017

Linda

Great resort. Best proximity to the falls.

We were at the Avani for 2 1/2 days, 3 nights. We enjoyed most meals by the pool and a terrific breakfast buffet in the main dining area. The grounds and wildlife are amazing. The first night we walked to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. The following day we shopped in town, visited the History museum, and walked over the bridge to partake of the falls from the Zimbabwe side. (Long walk, $30 at border, another $30 for the park entrance). Spectacular! On Friday we were taken (Bushtracks tours) on an all day safari to Chobe National Park in Botswana. This included a land portion, grand lunch buffet, and an afternoon of viewing by boat. It was unforgettably fun and exciting. We got back just in time to watch the sunset over the water at the Royal Livingstone Motel, partner and neighbor to Avani.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2017

Rebecca

Okay stay

The hotel was nice and cool to have the zebra's and other animals wandering around. The rooms were clean, but weren't anything special and were particularly small considering the cost of them.
Location was great, being so close to the falls.
Food wasn't anything to shout about, especially as we'd just come over from South Africa where the food was incredible.
Overall, the hotel was very overpriced for what you get.

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8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2017

Heather

Great location

The location was amazing. The first room we went and had little bugs on the dresser. We switch to another room. The second room had no bugs But the shower stall looked to be worn out giving the overall store a nasty look. Staff was very accommodating. We broke a glass at about 10 o'clock at night and they came and vacuumed. Breakfast was good, dinner was average.Saw zebras
, giraffes, and monkeys on the grounds. It was a lot of fun.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2017

David

Luxury in Africa

Can't tell you how great this experience was for me and my daughter. Everything about the experience was excellent...which is rare in Africa.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Hotel's location to Victoria Falls Excellent

The hotel staff was amazingly friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. Particularly the dining room staff during breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2017

Brad

Excellent facilities; mediocre rooms.

The staff was very helpful. The shuttle drivers were excellent! The public facilities are beautiful and very well maintained. The hotel's greatest strength is that it is located right next to Victoria Falls. On the other hand, the rooms are in need of updating and repair--inadequate lighting, doors that have to be slammed to close, patio doors that are difficult to lock, and ill-fitting shower door. The problem is at the Avani you pay for a 4 or 5 Star hotel but you get a 2 Star room. Just be aware of this.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2017

Kamlesh

Very ordinary room ( value for money ) on an excellent property.Less said about the food , the better.Hardly any choice. Most of the activities are outsourced to other companies whose prices are steep.Only solace being proximity to Vic Falls.After staying in Avani at Bentota in Sri Lanka, this was a huge disappointment.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2017

Michael

Stylish open plan hotel.

Great, really enjoyed our stay, nice atmosphere, nice to see wild animals roaming free.
Closeness to the Victoria Falls.
Very good service.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2017

Ed

Knocking on Victoria Falls' door

Our stay at Avani over Valentine's Day was great. The hotel staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The fact that it's at the door of Victoria Falls is just great. One can hear the falls' fury from the room and from the property grounds. Live music, great pool, delicious food and drinks. The funny monkeys in the morning and the guards chasing them away from the bar area is so cool to see... Very funny seeing the guards running after the monkeys but they never even get close. LOL What really made our stay though is the warm, friendly staff of the hotel. The bed comfort, the small sofa in the room and TV programming can improve though.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2017

Pamela

Great potential with some spiffing up

This is a beautiful hotel that just needs a good manager to tell the staff to clean up the zebra droppings off the lawn, rake the dead branches and leaves, get the breakfast area open and running on time, pick up the room service plates the same day they're left, etc. It's a gorgeous hotel and room and its sister hotel (Livingstone) next door is even better. Note: you can use their services while staying at the cheaper Avani. The pool area is very pretty and little used and there are extensive grounds for walking. Plus the Zambia side of Vic Falls is nearby and there's no entrance fee for hotel guests (it's $30pp on the Zimbabwe side). Lots of animals wander the grounds and, oddly, there are hotel employees with leaf blowers, Segways, electric carts everywhere.

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