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Mandebele Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Victoria Falls with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Shower, towels
Front of property
Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway at Mandebele Lodge, where you can unwind with free full breakfast and rejuvenate with spa services. Enjoy the outdoor pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of convenient self parking. Guests have praised the lodge for its helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls is home to Mandebele Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park, while Victoria Falls Field Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
Reynard Road 546, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 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

  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vix Falls Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mandebele Lodge

Lodge near Victoria Falls
Mandebele Lodge provides free full breakfast and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Mandebele Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mandebele Lodge Victoria Falls
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Mandebele Victoria Falls
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Mandebele Lodge Victoria Falls
Mandebele Lodge Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Mandebele Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mandebele Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mandebele Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mandebele Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Mandebele Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mandebele Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per room applies.

Where is Mandebele Lodge located?

Situated in Victoria Falls, this lodge is within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Falls National Park, Zambezi River, and David Livingstone Statue. Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Mandebele Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 150 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Good value

Very pleasant accommodation with very friendly stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Price for this property is overpriced. I compared value for money against a hotel my friends were staying at which was Dzimbahwe Hotel . They were paying much less than we were and the rooms were double the size with much better facilities. The swimming pool was not fit for a swim. They only have four rooms in total. The manager said that the property is being sold. We do not recommend this property in its current condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely lodge in Victoria Falls

Very welcoming lodge about a 15 minute walk from the centre of Victoria Falls Town. Lovely garden and a nice room equipped with both air conditioning and a fan. The manager of the lodge (Margie) is the life & sole of the lodge. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful. English breakfast was included in the price. Only negative was that the lodge is in need of some investment to update some of the furnishings, especially around the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

margaret, Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is being run on a tight budget but the service provided by Margie was excellent, especially recommendations on local restaurants and tours. She went out of her way to make our stay memorable. I fear the lodge has been sold to new owners so cannot comment on future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

7 Nächte in angenehmer Umgebung

Egal ob Service, Betten, Dusche, Klima, WLAN, Garten oder Frühstück, es hat alles perfekt gepasst und wir haben uns die 7 Nächte sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lodge liegt in einer ruhigen und grünen Umgebung und ins Zentrum sind es gerade mal 20 Minuten zu Fuß. Es bieten sich drei Straßen an, die man problemlos gehen kann. Und wenn es finster ist, dann einfach mit dem Taxi um 5 $ fahren. Gibt genug Taxis und sind zuverlässig! Von Downtown sind es auch nur 10 Minuten zum Victoria Fall Nationalpark. Margie managed die Lodge und bietet auch die Möglichkeit Ausflüge zu organisieren. Das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt auch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too far away from any restaurants or shops. Swimming pool wasn't clean enough to use. Bed springs could be felt in the mattress. Towels need replacing. Gardens were well kept and breakfast was decent. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only 2 people were there to help. They were warm and welcoming. One was the caretaker of the property, a black gentleman. The other was the cleaner and cook, a young black lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good choice for a short stay

Mandebele lodge was a good choice for a 2 night stay in Victoria Falls. The staff was outstanding and the manager went out of her way to assist us in arranging tours and restaurants. Our only complaints with the lodge were the beds were uncomfortable and the Internet needs a range extender. Internet is good inside the reception area but is weak in the bungalows. The beds need a mattress added on top of the bed springs. Our beds only had a small piece of foam laying on top of the box springs. This is very uncomfortable for aging lodgers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Mandebele Lodge ist sehr familiär, die Inhaberin war sehr hilfsbereit und gab uns gute Tipps. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Would stay again if visiting this area

Mandabele Lodge is in a quiet spot about 5 minutes walk to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Margie the manager is fantastic and really does all she can to make guests feel comfortable. The breakfasts here are lovely and rooms comfortable and spacious. There is also a pool in the grounds. An excellent place to stay and only about 12 miles from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Karin, Pfalz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mandebele Lodge wird von Frau Margie Ponss geleitet und sie macht den Aufenthalt zu einem einmaligen Erlebnis. Sie hilft bei jeder Frage, organisiert kostenlos jede Tour, gibt wertvolle Tipps und achtet aber auch auf die Lodge in Bezug auf Sauberkeit und Sicherheit. Selten habe ich mich so wohl gefühlt!! Die Lodge selbst liegt etwas ausserhalb und bei großer Hitze ist ein Spaziergang in den Ort oder an die Fälle sehr anstrengend. Die Fahrt mit dem Taxi kostet 10 Dollar. Überhaupt sollte man dringend darauf achten Dollar in kleinen Scheinen dabei zu haben. Geld am Automat gibt es nicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel senza pretese, ( un po’ vecchio in generale) ma con tutto quello che può servire....un bel giardino una piccola piscina ecc....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Margie was an excellent host, she recommended and organised our helicopter flight as well as a really good dinner cruise. The lodge is unfortunately showing signs of under investment, facilities are quite basic - no bedside lights, only one ceiling lightbulb. No hairdryer and a broken safe. The pool water was looking green and uninviting. Zimbabwe is going through a turbulent financial period and this seems to be reflected in the lack of investment in the property. Margie tries as hard as she can within the limited resources available to her.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wang, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margie the manager was very personable and helpful and other staff too. Atmosphere was very relaxing and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Tina, hier, zu Hause

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfache Unterkunft, dies war bei Buchung klar, aber durchgelegene Matratze und gelblich verfärbte Bettwäsche (Bezug und Kopfkissen), laden nicht zum entspannten Schlaf ein. Wenn etwas Geld in die Hand genommen würde, dann wäre das alles kein Problem, aber der Besitzer will wohl nur Rendite machen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yvonne, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Margie, the manager at the Lodge is warm and welcoming. She runs the Lodge very well and considering the limitations she must work with currently in the country, i.e. hydro shortages, food allowances, she's amazing. The Lodge is well situated and not far from downtown area. Noise of helicopters quieter than downtown. Security was good. Would love if possible to expand for lunch and/or dinner available at the Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was really nice and helpful. They helped us a lot suggested nice activities and did the booking for us. I would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken, USA

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

Extrememly helpful and friendly manager and staff.

Nice private safe hotel with a great breakfast about a 15 minute walk from downtown. Very helpful in booking tours and arranging for taxis.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just ok

Very nice staff. But the whole property needs aa makeover, especially bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018