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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Property class: 2
Lodge with outdoor pool, near Victoria Falls

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At Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. 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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 £34
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Masasa Rooms

A room with a bed under a canopy, white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Masasa Rooms

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Teak Rooms

A bed with a canopy, a window with a view of greenery, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Teak Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mopane Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds numbered 3 to 9, wooden walls, and a fan in the corner.

Mopane Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Acacia Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds numbered 3 to 9, wooden walls, and a fan in the corner.

Acacia Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Dome Tent

A tent with a bed inside, a fan, and a window.

Dome Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory

A compact room with a bunk bed, a small window, and a wooden wall.

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Victoria Falls - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.5 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

  • ‪Sea Spice - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Leaf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Road Township Experience - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

  • At Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. 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
LOCAL_PARKING

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. Open daily.

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

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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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