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The Shrub lodge

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Victoria Falls with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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649 Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zambezi National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Victoria Falls

At The Shrub lodge you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Victoria Falls National Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Zambezi River. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 3-property class Victoria Falls B&B, you'll find Victoria Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Devil's Pool - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Shrub lodge

Bed & breakfast in Victoria Falls with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Shrub lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Victoria Falls bed & breakfast.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Shrub lodge offers 21 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 30; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

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 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (from 3 to 10 years old)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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

The Shrub lodge Victoria Falls
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shrub lodge?

The Shrub lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shrub lodge?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shrub lodge on 17 Jan 2026 start from NZ$220.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Shrub lodge?

Yep, The Shrub lodge has a free self car park.

Does The Shrub lodge have a pool?

The Shrub lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does The Shrub lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shrub lodge?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Shrub lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Shrub lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shrub lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shrub lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shrub lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yanal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nights at the Shrub, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff weee so friendly and helpful, the food was OK, the location 6 to 8 minutes drive to the city center, it’s walkable if not too hot during the fay, and the park entrance is around 12 minutes drive. The staff were very helpful in booking all the activities. It’s good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marguerite

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 weeks Absolutely gorgeous place with the most amazing staff. They can not do enough to help and are so friendly. Would highly recommended if visiting victoria falls
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shrub Lodge is situated just out of town but the ability of the staff make it easy for you to get to and from any activity. All providers of activities happily picked you up and dropped you home. The friendliness of the people of Victoria Falls was great. If you want a nice quiet clean room then the Shrub Lodge is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN, San Juan Capistrano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked central location for the hotel to book tours. Due to distance was not able to walk into town or the falls. Great staff who were helpful cooridinating tours and Taxis. No resturants walkable but the hotel had a nice resturant for breakfast and dinner. Room were good size and water warm. Quiet. What is dislikes was the hotel surroundings. From the picture is appeared to be in a forest. Basically the hotel property is the roof line noted in the photo. Trees are on the neighbors fenced in property. Hotel has narrow cement patios and walkways. I felt a little miss led in the property photo.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel!

The Shrub Lodge was amazing! Friendliest staff ever! Assisted with excursions even before stay! Great food and reasonable prices!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

The staff were all so lovely and helpful. They organised all our tours and transport. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay! Not far from airport

The staff were very helpful. The manager managed to assist us with the issue on our check in. The premises overall very clean. Water flitter was good and easily accessible. The pool very clean! My son best cooling area. Loved the breakfast service and the good food! I would highly recommend! All staff very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mfundo

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Delta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice local inn . We loved staying here for 2 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were great . Very, very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denzil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, new and clean property. All the staff were very eager to please.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is just simply the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly environment which allows for quiet time when needed, would visit again given the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Rooms were modern and clean and spacious. Breakfast was great value and the lodge a lovely place. Shuttles were easy to co-ordinate and the staff friendly. I would definitely stay again. The pool was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff in a beautifully maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very helpful and eager to please. However they did try to overcharge us for transportation from the airport. The rooms are spacious and clean. We used the hotel transportation every day during our stay which was very convenient but did add up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and great customer service. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property some communication issue with book excursions and making drinks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Rooms were clean. Pool area lovely. We felt very safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Erik

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shrub Lodge was very satisfying. The staff was friendly and attentive in every way and went above and beyond to take care of me and my son. They organized our excursions, prepared many of our meals and taxied us in and out of town almost daily. Only thing I would add is an accessable ice machine for the guests as I like drinks with extra ice and had to ask for it. Everything else was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and friendly. Property was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Excellent facility
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* hospitality and a wonderful lodge!

Absolutely beautiful location, only made better by the best hospitality we have ever experienced on holiday. The staff were incredible, warm and friendly and always helped us arrange tours and transport to make our trip perfect. The lodge is modern and clean with good sized bedrooms and a lovely little pool. The only change we would make is a better selection of evening meals - many of the dishes were unavailable when we had dinner at the hotel. Breakfast was excellent with a lovely range of cooked and continental breakfast options, and they made sure we could eat even when we had a very early trip departure. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience and we would definitely come back. We recommend booking tours directly with the hotel, as it made the experience very simple for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024