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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

2.0 star property
Lodge with outdoor pool, near Victoria Falls

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Unwind at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, where laid-back vibes meet modern comforts. Dive into the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant, and connect with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is £21
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

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About the area

Map
12 West Drive, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI) - 49 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Road Township Experience - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MaKuwa-Kuwa - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

  • Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar puts you a short five-minute drive from Victoria Falls. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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
    • Guests booked in the "Campsite" room type are required to bring their own tent and bedding. Tents, beds, and linens are not available for rent or purchase on-site.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Shoestrings Backpackers Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Shoestrings Backpackers Bar Victoria Falls

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Victoria Falls

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar like?

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar is located a short 14-minute walk from Victoria Falls National Park.

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Reviews

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Amazing, helpful and Friendly staff. Walking distance to Victoria falls and town. Will definitely advise if you like casual travelling.
ANNA LOUISA, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Tent was good. Staff were very good. Amenities were ok. Shared toilets need to be checked more often and disinfected to maintain good hygiene. The place had very good ambience. It is safari right in the middle of CBD. I enjoyed my stay and I recommend it to other travellers.
Rutendo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly staff
Sofia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Straight forward Hostel with extra amenities like swimming pool, bar, little restaurant and the friendliest staff ever
ALEX, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Arlene Estelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very nice and helpful!
Amy Duckett, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to a person who want to meet new people and can accept a hostel setup with simple but clean water toilets and showers. Some weekends music until late, and some guests might talk at night, can be a problem in the tents. Fantastic staff who go the extra mile for you. The service get an extra star, so my experience was six stars!
Joakim, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fun in Victoria Falls

I had a fantastic stay at Shoestrings Backpackers. The accommodation, staff, and atmosphere were all excellent. My stay was so enjoyable that I decided to stay three extra nights. I highly recommend.
Carl, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended and good value

This place is such a green oasis for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was very comfortable but could be bigger and have more lounge chairs.
Pune, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
Eurico, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved, loved, loved it!

If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!
Becky, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I picked this one out of the two hostels in the area, because you could pay for it upfront when you booked (so on your credit card in your own currency) and the fact you could pay for stuff with the credit card too. In fact other than the taxi from the airport, I never used cash in Victoria Falls. Everything I went into, including the nearby supermarket was in US dollars though. Shoestring does the main things you want in a hostel. Has a comfortable bed (I was in the six bed dorm, although the bar is behind the room, you could here music but it wasn't so loud it stopped you going to sleep or anything. The only thing I didn't like about the dorm room was you couldn't lock the door (you don't get a key). There are small lockers outside the dorms (outside area) where you can put your own lock on to lock anything valuable, but it doesn't fit anything bigger than a daypack. The cleaning and ground staff were all really friendly whenever I came across them. Showers were good and toilets clean. The only thing missing though is some soap, so you've got to have your own. Likewise towels. The falls are within easy walking distance of the hostel, likewise Clearwater where G Adventure and other tour companies start their tours to other parts of Africa.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes. We chose the hostel due to its location. We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were. Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten. We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good. The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning. But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly. The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5. However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form. Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.
zoie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Other than a couple of bugs in our room (somewhat expected), we had a great overnight stay at Shoestrings. Staff was nice, location was great (walkable to the falls!), and the restaurant/bar were great additions.
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

You get what you paid for It’s reasonable Close to all the Downtown main event
heather, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Love the food and the staff
Noemi, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It's a very popular place and good for the evening and night life
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what you’d expect at a backpackers

Great staff. Close to town and the Falls. We would definitely stay again!
9-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Great place to walk around the city and Victoria falls. There’s loud music and song/shouts until midnight every night, so it may be not good for people who want to be calm, or sleep well for early morning activities. Using washing machine is expensive(us$10).
Yukino, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.
Abigail, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The doom tent was classic and adventurous.
Constance, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at shoestring

We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.
Sarah, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Chill and Fun

A great hostel to hang out and relax while in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Was an easy walk from the petrol station where I dropped on the Intercape bus. Was easy to organize tours and activities and conveniently located walking distance to shops and grocery stores. Also, about a 15-20 minute walk to the entrance to Victoria Falls. Has a self-serve kitchen and good vibe with a bar, pool, and pool table.
Elisa, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....
Jorge Fernando, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

overall experience was very average with breakfast being the redeeming feature. the shower was broken and the hot water tap didn’t work, and it was barely more than a trickle. room was smaller than it looked. kinda glad i only stayed one night.
Mia, 1-night trip