Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls
About this hostel
Situated in Zimbabwe, this charming hostel for $193 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 2 km away from the falls. The hostel has a cafe, bar and outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Zimbabwe
Nearby attractions
Reviews
4.1/5.0
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8.0
Facilities are clean. Price was reasonable. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Location is super convenient being within walking distance to the town centre. Loved the vibe and met a few new friends there!
Nothing negative comes to mind.
5.0
The pool was nice and the location is good!
The room was tiny and did not have any place for luggage. Also the room didn't have any A/C, so the temperature in the room was pretty high in the evening.
The mosquito net had ripped from several spots.
Also there was some constructions going on on the property, so there was a lot of dust everywhere.
8.0
Stets laute Musik im Restaurantbereich oft bis spät in die Nacht
8.0
- The waterfall is within walking distance
- Clean facilities
- Early check-in
- Kind, professional and super helpful staff
- Loud music in the evening to attract younger crowd to the bar - wherever I stayed before, party hostels managed to find a balance between catering to young folks and offering some quiet /private space to people who don’t want to participate. This wasn’t the case here. Music was blasting loudly in the evening, even well after 11 pm, so that people had to listen to it everywhere at the property. Maybe this only happens on weekends but it’s something that you def should be aware of.
- Wi-fi connection was bad and sporadic
- Pillows are small and do not provide much support. You have to fold them at least twice to make any use of them and even then it’s just ‘meh’.
Conclusion: even though the facilities are decent, I would not recommend this place (unless you are specifically looking for a party hostel). However, knowing the inflated prices in Zimbabwe, including the accommodation costs, many budget conscious traveler will end up at this place anyway.
9.0
The garden was amazing, my tent very comfortable. The staff was friendly and willing to help.
Cafetería was a bit overpriced
8.0
Nice outdoor area, super helpful and friendly staff, bunks had curtains and charging points and were pretty comfortable. Parties on the weekend but you can easily avoid if you prefer. Great location. Good food at the restaurant.
There should be lockers for people staying in the dorm rooms. Mosquito nets in the bunks were basically useless.
9.0
Friendly and informative stuff. I was not aware that money was not deducted from the app. Luckily I had cash with me and I was able to pay accordingly.
8.0
The staff are great, the place has a good vibe and its on a perfect location!
The only thing that I did not like was the party atmosphere on friday and saturday, the music was up until quite late. But I think if you are backpacking solo, its perfect! The rest of the week was fine
8.0
staff were wonderful and helpful! the location is amazing and the facilities at the hostel are great!
the room I was in was tiny! I expect that room to be much less in price considering it is like a cupboard! the laundry service was expensive and the wifi frustratingly unreliable system
10.0
good relaxed oasis
n/a
8.0
Best quality is its location, within the National Park. They provide a good selection of food but at a pricey cost, same as everything in the Falls area, super tourist oriented. Swimming pool comes heavenly and you can easily hangout in the common area with lots of interesting travellers.
We wanted to rent some bikes and it turned out they weren't really ready for that. Electric ones were either powerless or hardly working, then the renting fare are again quite high. Regarding the taxi business, they clearly make the most of it.
10.0
The place was clean 👌 and the staff was friendly. For my next trip I would still choose Shoestrings.
10.0
The people are friendly and accommodating. My stay at shoestrings was lovely and the staff were great
My bedding sheets were a bit itchy like as if the room has been empty and collecting dust for awhile but my 2nd night going forward was lovely.
10.0
Nice lodge facility with affordable price, good area, Good wifi from room. Hotel help me to book all the activityies. Stay 3 night there and definitely will stay here again if I retun to this place
9.0
bar
nothing
6.0
location and staff were very helpful
The floor in my room was very sandy and the shower did not work at first. I also had to wait to check in till 12 but it said I could check in at 11
9.0
friendly personnel
n/a
10.0
We rilly enjoyed our stay... Everything was on point the location, breakfast and our room wow
To have a variety of wines 😅
4.0
place location
room area too small
8.0
lovely clean room!
Password for the wifi
7.0
very goog option for travelers. Food was very tasty.
a good DJ at night. But its sounds at all the premises. If you can sleep with high level music, no problem.
9.0
Very friendly staff. They cleaned every day my room. I could do check in earlier at 10 am .. they helped with activities and basically everything. I loved the fact they have a goat that behaves like a dog 😂
I read many reviews people complaining about the load music weekends. The music is loud but its not so annoying if you stay in the private rooms.
1.0
A meager informed me at 11 pm there is a curfew but it wasn't a truth. There were loud music and people were shouting late night. Me and my 9 friends couldn't sleep at all.
9.0
The ambiance
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?
The average price for a rental in Zimbabwe is $140 per night. This rental is $53 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls. Enjoy the water!
Is Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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