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Protea Hotel Livingstone

Livingstone · Zambia

Plot 2110 Mosi-O-Tunya Road, LivingstoneView location

8.8/10Excellent261 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Protea Hotel Livingstone

Located in the suburbs of Livingstone, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone is a short walk from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Livingstone Reptile Park.

This hotel offers 80 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer.

Guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, unwind on the terrace or in the garden, and dine at the on-site restaurant or poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. Additional amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

For those wishing to explore the area, the hotel provides a shuttle service (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance. Victoria Falls is a short drive away.

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With a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone in Livingstone, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Livingstone Reptile Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Croatian

    Italian

Nearby attractions

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Livingstone Reptile Park 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Maramba Cultural Museum 1.7 km / 1 mi
Zambezi River 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Railway Museum 3 km / 1.9 mi
Livingstone Museum 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mukuni Park Curio Market 4.9 km / 3 mi
Victoria Falls Field Museum 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Victoria Falls Bridge 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Devil's Pool 7 km / 4.4 mi
Victoria Falls 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
David Livingstone Statue 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Victoria Falls National Park 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Zambezi National Park 13.9 km / 8.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2008
  • Total number of rooms: 80
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
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  • Diners Club
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
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  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bellboy service
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Café
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Poolside snack barExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room: 80
  • Meeting room
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV

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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV-KG

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Turndown service
    • Make-up mirror
    • 220V power supply
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Electric Kettle
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathroom
    • Shower

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

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    QUADRUPLE GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2Q-GV

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Turndown service
    • Cot on demand
    • Electric Kettle
    • Wi-fi
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Protea Hotel Livingstone

8.8
Excellent
261 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
PETER
Open air dining room was quite unique!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
RAPHAEL
very nice place
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Christine C
The staff at Livingstone protea hotel are simply the best, professional,helpful they make your stay worthwhile value for money ). The food is excellent the service is te best
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Jennifer
While the property itself is beautiful, the rooms are incredibly dated and service is often slow. There are no outlets next to the beds on either side and no outlets in the bathroom. Your only option to charge/use your phone/other electric device is across the room at the desk. Oftentimes, I had to rely on my portable charger if I had two electric devices that needed power. I couldn’t even do my hair in the bathroom because the only hair dryer is in the desk and cannot be pulled out to be used. Furthermore, the room itself has very few light fixtures, making it hard to see.
Additionally, à la carte food service is incredibly slow. We had ordered wraps for a quick lunch, but 45 min later, we had to nudge the staff to check on them.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Shaulee
everything was great -- staff, food, location, rooms, property!
Business
2/10
Poor
12 Mar 2026
Dr. LUBINDA
Very poor service & very poor breakfast too
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Tashana
Beautiful resort like feeling.
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2025
Gamamada Liyanage
Restaurant lunch and dinner menu needs attention. Though its quite nice menu and prices are reasonable , food is very average and bland.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Fernando
Amplios espacios, desayuno y restaurante excelente, personal muy atento, area piscina, bar y jardines muy agradables
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
DAWIT
A very pleasant and comfortable stay. Look forward to my next stay.

However, my Bonvoy points were not credited to date. I don’t have time and energy to chase it so please try to deal with it. Thanks
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Tom
Our stay at the Protea Livingstone was amazing! The staff were so friendly and helpful, our breakfasts were delicious each morning. Our room was comfortable, warm and had everything we needed. It was the perfect place to stay for us to explore Livingstone for 5 days! It is a beautiful hotel and we highly recommend it.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2025
Ndifanji
On the night of arrival . The hotel was serving a buffet with limited options. They did not even allow ordering from the menu despite their restricted buffet options. The following day, during breakfast , there was poor service . Not enough utensils like the cereal section without bowls. The cooking station had one person on eggs and bacon and it was hard for the person to navigate both ends. Took close to 20-30min just to have bacon. I think their restaurant service could be better. Checkin was smooth.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Game
Fantastic place all round
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Shaowen
The price of the condition, location and service is well balanced. Compared to hotels at Victoria Falls City, Protea is a superb good choice.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2024
Katherine
If you’re used the Marriott brand standards, this is a bit scaled down. I was thrown by the can of insecticide left in the room for guest use. But still a lovely property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Laura
Appreciated the quiet and relaxing atmosphere and a chance to reset after a very busy few weeks of traveling
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Richard
Hotel was very nice, I was impressed.
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2024
Jumana
Beautiful and comfortable stay for 2 nights. The only thing that people should be aware of is the amount of mosquitos and bugs that might also show up in rooms. The hotel offers mosquito nets and bug spray, it's just a bit of an adjustment to handle that part.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2024
atif
There was a colony of spiders in our bed room that we found out in due time and requested a different room which they obliged; other than that it was a good stay
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
david
Our stay was awesome because the hotel is like a boutique hotel and all the staff are excellent from the front desk to the cleaners Maintenance and of course the waiters.
I must give praise to the 2 barmen Dominic and Jerome who provided the most excellent service thorghout our stay .
Our thanks also go to the tours and trips we took thanks to the in-house travel shop
We will definitely be back soon
5 star experience
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
penelope
Beautiful garden, quiet considering its proximity to Livingstone. Decor very tasteful. Extremely happy and obliging staff.
Limited options for vegetarians
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Dominic
The ambient surroundings
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2023
Claudia
It’s a very comfortable hotel with a friendly and helpful staff.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2022
Daoud
The overall stay was descent. The hotel staff are extremely professional and go the extra mile in ensuring you have a pleasant stay.

I would like to raise that the standards of offerings in the breakfast buffet was really not up to standards. I was fortunate to visit Protea Hotel Ndola a day after my stay at the Protea Hotel Livingstone and I met a completely different Service Standards.

The breakfast had a vast variety of options and for a hotel that is of the same brand to see such a great gap in its service I would like to think that it was just a one time thing and there’s a great breakfast menu available to all Protea Hotels ( Bonvoy Marriott).

Overall the stay was descent.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2022
Monifa
Friendly staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2022
Kanayi

Brilliant

👌
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2022
werner

Excellent!

Very clean room and friendly staff
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
Mr R
Brilliant, will not hesitate to recommend. The staff are so polite and helpful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2022
Roland

Must go back

Excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2022
lionel
Well positioned hotel. Excellent food and friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2021
Lethoko
Very friendly staff. The dining facilities are well ventilated, making it Covid-19 safe
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2021
Benjamin
Wonderful hotel, perfect place to stay. Just a shame there were added charged when I checked out
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Great stay!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The price was very reasonable.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2019
Alex
I do not like swimming pool do not have heather we want to be there but it was cool
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
All was good except for the pool. We spent 2 Nights there and breakfast was good
Friends_and_family Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2019
Timothy

Business trip, not great service

Went for a work trip. I found the service in the food and beverage area appauling. Was pushed to pay the bill and service was very slow.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Everything was great! Great beds! Great service, great food and location
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The staff was very friendly! The beds were comfy and the onsight restaurant had great service and food
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Secluded Oasis

We had a wonderful time at the Protea Hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful, although sometimes a little slow. We loved the ambience of the hotel and the spacious rooms, too. The only thing I'd like to see improved is the lighting in the rooms. It is very dimmed, especially in the bathrooms and over the beds. Otherwise, it was an amazing experience!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2019
rachel

Terrific hotel!

We had a fantastic stay at the Protea Hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful hotel. The rooms were comfortable and clean. It is in a great location. Would highly recommend!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
We enjoyed our stay at the Protea Hotel. Check in was pleasant. The room was spacious and comfortable. Same goes for the bathroom. The buffet breakfast was fantastic with a large selection of food. We also had dinner at the restaurant a couple of times and enjoyed the food there. Mosquitoes weren't a problem in the room. Our room had a mosquito net and insect spray which was reassuring. In the communal areas there were a few mosquitoes but it would be the same at most hotels in Livingstone I'm sure.
The real stars of the hotel were its staff, in particular Richard and Henry. Both gentlemen worked in the restaurant and always had a smile on their faces. It's these smiles and service provided by the likes of Richard and Henry that make any travellers stay memorable.
We were happy and satisfied with our stay at Protea Livingstone. We would return to the hotel due to its comfortable rooms and the superb staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly staff .
Hotel clean, facilities are good
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The staff are both very competent and pleasant. Overall vet welcoming place to stay while seeing the sights. On location booking for anything and everything you’d want to do in Livingstone.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Lovely hotel

Perfect choice of hotel. Very comfortable. Pleasant and helpful staff. WiFi a bit slow.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2019
Verified traveler
Lots of mosquitoes, which is normal maybe... but poor service / mindset to protect the customers against mosquitoes.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2019
PhilB
Staff were kind and helpful. Meals were my favorite part of the overall experience. They were obviously prepared with much care and were always delicious. The pool and bar area were very inviting with lots of shade and s nice selection of specialty beverages.

While there was an abundance of mosquitoes, staff provided mosquito nets on request and rooms were provided with insect spray as well as plug-in vaporizers to ward off insects.

Everything in the room worked as it should and laundry service was timely and accurate. This was my second stay and if I return to Livingstone, I will certainly stay at the Protea.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2019
Verified traveler
Love this location! Great home-base for all our activities but also a great retreat to relax after our many activities. We felt like movie stars, VIP treatment all the way.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Reception staff helped me sort out a problem with a tour company pick-up.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2019
Agnes M. W..

Our experience at Protea Hotel in Livingstone

The stay was comfortable and the staff were cordial
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2018
Malcolm

Single night at Protea Livingstone

Excellent staff and nice hotel but there were two let downs: the quality of the dinner we had at the hotel and the fact that the room does not come with a mosquito net when there are warnings about malaria everywhere. Even when we asked for a mosquito net, one was brought for us but it did not properly cover the bed. This should be standard and done properly.
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2018
Janet E

Pleasant hotel

Hotel used by our bird tour. Stayed there as part of the tour and did not use any of the facilities near by.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2018
Peter
Excellent hotel and service!
Excellent hotel and service!
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2018
Steven

Great staff.

The staff is amazing. They went out of their way many times to be helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2018
Steve and Zara

Great hotel in central location.

Really enjoyed our stay at Protea Hotel. Food was excellent. We would rate the staff friendly and attentative amongst the best during our three week tour through Africa. We initially booked in for one night but were so impressed we extended our stay. Comming from Sydney Australia I would suggest this hotel would rate highly amongst guests back home. We have no hesitation in recommending travellers to stay at Protea Livingstone.
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, clean and cheerful staff.

It’s a very nice and clean hotel, with cheerful staff. It’s even closer to the Victoria falls and other places for activities.
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2018
Chris

Very nice hotel near Victoria Falls

All in all, a very good experience. Very friendly, courteous and helpful staff. Very nice room.
Minor drawbacks - WiFi was out in my section for more than ½ a day and the front desk was unmanned in the very early morning.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2018
Janet

Nice comfortable hotel and friendly staff

We had a very comfortable stay and the hotel staff went that extra mile, Always a smile and welcoming greeting. Excellent breakfast
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Not Marriott standards!

Hotel had fantastic helpful staff. We found the hotel to be below Marriott standards, the wifi was very slow and cutting off, the hotel services were not what was offered in the hotels.com description, such as shuttle to town, self laundry, but having said this the staff, front desk, waiters, housekeeping were wonderful. This had to do with the Marriott Brand and what customers expect from Marriott. When I travel I expect, fast reliable wifi as I need it for my work, good lighting in the room and bathroom, room amenities such as robes, slippers, hair conditioner etc...simple things on the grand scheme, but important as a traveler. What I did enjoy was the room was clean, the shower had amazing water pressure, the breakfast was great and had a beautiful setup and it had a swimming pool, that I didn’t get to use it as the weather was cool, but it looked inviting.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2018
Tom

Comparable to high quality hotel in US

Very friendly staff, reasonable cost, good food. Wish they had a fitness center
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2018
Tom

Nice hotel close to everything in Livingstone.

Easy check in and out clean rooms. Channel guide would be a plus as nothing labelled.
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2017
Verified traveler
There are a lot of mosquitoes in the area, Protea hotel had numerous measures in place to make sure that there were as few as possible in our room.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2017
John

Quiet Comfort

What a wonderful oasis of comfort and peace. The staff was professional and pleasant. Always a smile and a greeting. Always ready to take care of any wish or need. The room was spacious and comfortable. The WiFi worked everywhere and was reliable and fast.
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2017
Alexander
The hotel is good. Room was clean, bed is comfortable. The breakfast was average. The area around is nothing to do if you have no car. Tourist service is fine. Wi-Fi is unreliable and slow. The therritory of the hotel is nice and safe. Pool is good enough.
6/10
Pleasant
03 Dec 2017
Eugene

Affordable stay in Livingstone

Aircon a little underpowered for the room. On 17 c it barely cooled the room down.
Lots and lots of mosquitos, more so around the reception area.
Packed breakfast was rather pathetic. Few fruit items, very stale French pastry.
Dinner was very good. Had the pork chops. Very good indeed.
Hotel staff friendly.
Pool was great. Just needs more beach / pool lie flat chairs.
Group of Europeans kept singing in the lobby, quite annoying as I was trying to enjoy my quiet dinner, and the staff did nothing to quiet them down.
4/10
Poor
16 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

A lot of mosquito

A lot of mosquitos, impossible to sleep. Got bites from mosquitos.
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2017
Chetan Jain

Perfect stay

Perfect location. Just 10 minutes drive from victoria falls. And 5 minutes to the city centre.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2017
Janesh Harish

Comfortable Hotel

Lovely hotel, with friendly staff! The hotel is also close to the victoria falls.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

BWC Reunion

I loved staying at Protea Hotel Livingstone. I enjoyed the delicious breakfast and the very helpful staff.
When my children will come with me next time, we'll definitely come back here.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2017
Elizabeth

Stay at Victoria Falls

We missed our flight to Livingstone so only had 24 hours there instead of 48. However we weren't charged for the night we missed. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough for comfort, friendly service, good food and ambiance. If returning to Victoria Falls we will definitely stay there.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Staff are exceptional

We stayed here for two nights - the room was very comfortable, the breakfast was plentiful and tasty, and the overall ambience of the hotel was very pleasant. But the standout factor was the staff - friendly, chatty, helpful and always went the extra mile to make our stay great. In particular the young man (whose name I've forgotten, I'm afraid) in the travel office not only sorted out our tours, but also booked our return bus to Lusaka, arranged for the tickets to be delivered, and came to work an hour early to make sure the taxi he had booked arrived and we got away safely. Definitely would recommend, and visit again.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Nice Hotel - Centrally located and friendly staff

Nice Hotel - Centrally located and friendly staff - arranged to leave my car at the hotel and staff were very accommodating.

Rooms were well furnished - bathrooms needed some cleaning but linen and towels were clean and fresh.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2017
Mary

Easy access to activities

The staff and partners of Protea were very helpful in booking and accommodation of the activities from viewing the falls, game drives and boat cruises. Restaurants and shopping were walking distance away. So much to do we did not have time to enjoy the pool or other amenities at the hotel itself!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2016
mike

Very pleasant and helpful staff.

Rooms are excellent ,well furnished and clean. Rooms are sprayed to deter mosquitos although sometimes a very sneaky one gets through. The pools is pleasant although we got bitten by mosquitos when swimming. The souvenirs sold by the hotel were far cheaper than at the airport or at other local shops and far better quality than the souvenir stalls around the falls. The hotel will book trips etc. We went on a small boat trip at lunchtime and it was excellent . Not only a good variety of birds, including a pair of fish eagles, but hippos , crocodiles, water monitors, and a number of elephants, including one herd swimming, with young, between islands.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2016
theophilus

could not fault it

clean spacious room, good customer service from staff, ample parking
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2016
Enoch

VERRY GOOD

I ENJOYED MY STAY AS I WAS ON HOLIDAY IT WAS JUST DIFF ATMOSFERE OUT OF SA
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, friendly staff

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were excellent and the facilities were good.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2016
Nickinkent

Better than expected hotel

Good location to Victoria falls with excellent and friendly staff, the food was really good at the hotel with a good choice.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2015
Boris

Saved by the Protea

I was stuck in a hotel in victoria falls Africa that was the filthiest hotel I had seen in a long time.Spent one night in terrible conditions complete withbad overpriced food and mosquito nets. I was lucky to find this property in Zambia on Hotels .com. Went and toured the falls had a cab pick us up with our luggage and went directly there. Was not sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. From the friendly interaction at check in I knew I had
made the correct decesion. I told Wessley what had happened at our previous hotel and he said don't worry. Shortly after arriving in my room I got a call from the front desk confirming that everything was fine. Thanks Wessley, Katman and staff for saving my bucket list trip.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
The hotel was nice but could do with some renovation. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms good enough. What did pull the mark down quite a bit was all the mosquitos in the room. The hotel had tried to help the situation by having insect sprays and mosquito repellent in the room, but it was still bad. They should get mosquito nets.

Breakfast was nice and they had a pool which was nice as well. Overall, we were content with our stay and could stay there again.
Family
2/10
Poor
17 Nov 2015
Joseph

worst hotel

I personally think this was one of the worst hotels I have stayed in. The first thing they do is pretend the credit card machine doesn't work. They severely overcharge you for all the activities and tell you there is no other options. When you go to pay they make you pay at an inflated exchange rate which is astronomical. when you ask for the manager she comes and doesn't do anything but repeat what has already been said. I would not stay again, the best part is that it is next to the train so that's all you hear.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2015
Verified traveler
Wonderful staff, close to Victoria Falls, extraordinarily clean, super wifi!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2015
Mrs. chalwe

Victoria falls zambia for the first time!!!

Wonderful staff. It's comparable to a Hilton or Marriott. Food is awesome and reasonable. We had Staff knew who we were when we got to the desk. We stayed two nights. Wifii is excellent!!! bug spray is in the room and housekeeper was excellent. Beds are plush! Room rate was wonderful. Must go!!!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2015
Alexander

I'll be back again!

Beautiful place, quality and helpful staff. Highly recommended
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2015
Katie O

Perfect home base In Livingstone

This is a beautiful, professionally managed hotel. I loved my stay there, from the yummy and elegant breakfasts, to the friendly staff, to the perfect location-- close to town but a short distance to Victoria Falls and many day trips in the area. They also graciously stored my suitcase for me free of charge while I took in a 3 day safari in Botswana. I have already recommended Protea to several friends interested in a trip to Zambia, and will do the same here.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Good stay in Protea Hotel Livingston

The hotel has very warm staff, it was great to always interact with them.

There were a bit too many mosquitoes in the room the first night there. Maybe having a passive method (not the spray provided) of killing insects will be more effective,
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Home from home

Excellent hotel, friendly staff and welcoming environment. More irons would do with good ironing boards! I enjoyed my stay. Excellent breakfast with varieties. Everybody made my stay unforgetable, and I shall be back there when next I am in Livingstone.
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2015
Michael

Excellent stay

It was a very convenient location to visit Victoria Falls. The reception staff were all very friendly and helpful. The dining room and bar servers were friendly and attentive, while the menu was varied and well prepared. The complimentary breakfast was excellent.

We would highly recommend the Protea Hotel for a stay in Livingstone, Zambia.

Jean and Mike USA
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2015
Phoebe

Great hotel and a great price!

The staff was friendly and the rooms were nice! Wifi and breakfast were included in the price of the hotel. Breakfast was very nice. I would definitely stay here again when in Livingstone.
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2015
Gavri

Excellent hotel in a good location

The hotel was great - the rooms were comfortable and clean.
The staff was friendly.
The location was very convenient, allowing us to walk to some restaurant and take a short taxi ride to the major tourist attractions (Victoria Falls etc.).
Also, there is a tourist office in the hotel where you can get recommendations and tickets for the tourist attractions.
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2015
Sarah

Approx half way between town and the falls

Great service at a comfortable hotel. Approx 20 - 30 min walk into town and 5 mins/$10 USD in a taxi to the falls.
Our room was overlooking the garden area as opposed to facing the railway line behind the hotel. We stayed for 3 nights with each night enjoying uninterrupted sleep.
The buffet breakfast included in our room rate was adequate. Although some of the items were not to our personal taste there was enough choice to provide us with an acceptable breakfast each morning.
We booked a one way, arrival taxi transfer from Livingstone airport to the hotel, through the onsite tour company at the hotel. We paid $USD 28 (for 2 adults) for this and received a prompt, friendly and courteous service. We later found out that another local taxi would have charged us $16 however there were very few taxis readily available at the airport when arrived mid afternoon.
Staff at the hotel were very friendly and extremely helpful offering us mosquito repellent when we sat at the outside bar, loaning us a hotel umbrella to walk into town and staff at the tour centre were equally as helpful.
We found that most places in Livingstone expecting to interact with tourists were happy to accept $USD as payment although you would get a better rate and you certainly need the local currency to buy a drink/fast food/items in the supermarket etc. To get the best rate when exchanging USD$ into ZMK use the banks in town - don't forget to take your ID even if only exchanging a small amount!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2015
Cor & Janine

Very suitable for the local attractions

We enjoyed our stay and felt very welcomed by the warm and gracious staff. Close to Victoria Falls and could be picked up by shuttle for every attraction we went to. Great layout and format.
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2015
Verified traveler

Comfortable for a 3 star hotel

For a 3 star hotel, the hotel is very comfortable. Have very friendly staff members. The reception staff was always willing to assist with organising transport for us.
BUT
I organised a shuttle via the hotel and I confirmed everything on email. on our arrival there was no shuttle and we have to find our way from the Zim side to the Zambian side. They could not even offer us a discount for the shuttle going back to the hotel. I found the airport shuttle service very sloppy in their work.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2015
Verified traveler

Ideal location to visit Victoria Falls.

Two night stay in peaceful surroundings near the hot spot location of Victoria Falls. Excellent breakfast buffet and evening meal a delight with no need to venture out after dark.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

Excellent base to explore Victoria Falls

Booked hotel for 2 nights so we could have a base next to the falls. The hotel was perfect for this purpose.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2015
Karen

Clean friendly helpful but not pressurised.

Loved our stay at protea hotel Livingstone. The falls were stunning, after noon tea at victoria hotel Zimbabwe was a treat. Wonderful sunset river cruise. Taxis are expensive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2015
Gilad

A great stay at the Protea, Livingstone.

A very good hotel. big and clean rooms, staff members are polite, smiley and ready to help, a good rich breakfast and an open kitchen ready to serve lunch and dinner. the location is just outside the city center and 20 min (safe during the day) easy walk to a modern shopping center where you can find a supermarket and a coffee shop among others. The hotel has an activity center that can help you organize activities and contact related companies for you.all together, a great stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

December 2014

Wonderful staff, great stay, all great restaurants within walking distance
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2015
Tim

Good value. Great staff.

No complaints about the Protea Hotel in Livingstone. The staff were all great - very friendly, coordinated activities / excursions and ensured taxis were available when needed. The food was pretty average with little variation day to day, but the bar was situated in a nice corner of the property by the pool and was a great place to relax.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2015
Rosina

Excellent stay

Great stay. Everything was excellent. Planning my next visit with them already
Partner

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Protea Hotel Livingstone
Plot 2110 Mosi-O-Tunya Road, Livingstone, Livingstone, Zambia

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