We stayed here and while the location is excellent; an easy walk to Vic falls, the rooms were just OK and the hotel service was mediocre (with the exception of the travel concierge who was great). Our keys kept expiring, so we were always going to the desk to have them re-done; pool and bar area were quite nice; food... More

I stayed here with my family for two nights while in town to visit Victoria Falls. The lodge is well situated at a short distance from the entrance to the falls. It would require a leisurely 15-20 minute walk down a relatively busy street to get to the falls, which makes it one of the most conveniently located hotels in... More

This is a tough review to write because the Ilala Lodge offers pluses, as the glowingly positive reviews that precede mine report (the computer they offer guests to use encourages TripAdvisor reviews). The Ilala is pretty, built in 1991, inspired by Out of Africa design sensibilities, with a warm and welcoming staff. It is a small lodge, wedged next to... More

Well, close enough (a 10 minute walk) to the river and the falls that you can see the spray. What a gorgeous place, very British feeling - from the warm welcome with hot facecloths and a cold drink upon arrival, to the colonial decor. Rooms were clean, spacious and comfy and the staff, ever so friendly. But the dining room... More

You are likely in Victoria falls to see the falls and maybe use this as a jumping off point for a safari. The hotel is very close to the falls so a short walk gets you there. But, for a hotel that is 21 years old, it looks kind of tired. It clearly has not been refreshed since it was... More

What a great hotel. Attention to service was outstanding. Rooms were well appointed and updated (A little on the small side, but who stays in the room). I would recommend this hotel as it is a short walk to the entrance of Victoria Falls, plus wild game happens by quite often.

Great history with this hotel and close to the Falls. Fantastic old hotel with a great restaurant, baboons in the garden but watch out do the elephants that don't respect fences. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Vic Falls (although we did before we moved into Ilala).

Ilala Lodge really is an oasis in the centre of Victoria Falls. The staff are warm,friendly and efficient. The food in the restaurant excellent, amazing breakfast on the verandah over looking the bush with the clouds of spray from the falls in the distance. The lodge has an old world colonial feel that you won't get in the modern hotels.... More

I spent one night at Ilala Lodge and found everything clean, comfortable and most importantly welcoming and helpful. The most important thing though was that as a solo traveller I felt safe. If I went outside the hotel I was escorted to where I wanted to go by the "tourist police" or in the evening by one of the hotel... More