Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Name: Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel
Address: 214-217 Area Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, 60095, Livingstone, ZM

Location: 214-217 Area Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, 60095, Livingstone, ZM

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Recreation Amenities and View:
Enjoy the outdoor pool and garden view during your stay at the hostel.

Dining and Refreshments:
Indulge in local and international cuisine at Cafe Zambezi with a poolside bar for your favorite drinks.

Convenient Amenities and Airport Shuttle:
Benefit from luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a common kitchen equipped with a microwave. Plus, take advantage of the airport shuttle service and free onsite parking.

With a stay at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel in Livingstone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Livingstone Museum. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important Information

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 PM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Rooms Available

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Person)

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
Deluxe Suite

1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, shared/communal kitchen access, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
Standard Twin Room

2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Person)

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access

Guest Reviews

Volker (8/5): - Perfect location in the city centre. Spacious grounds to the rear, which cannot be seen from the street
Erick (4/5): Staff service is awful! - When we arrived at the lodge, the staff at reception seemed didn't know I had an online booking and the room wasn't ready. Waited 45 minutes to enter the room after a long drive. There was no hot water because the hot water heater "geezer" was off. (Staff didn't advise us if this when we arrived). It was switched on and waited 30 minutes and only got luke warm water for our 2 day stay. I told staff and nothing was done until the last day. Ordered complimentary breakfast and it took 30 minutes and there were no other guests ordering. The staff were arguing with each other about work in front of us (My partner speaks Bemba). We arrived back at the lodge after 10 pm and the door and gate to park the car was locked. Fortunately a staff member appeared out of nowhere and let us in. There is no communication between staff and guests and I asked to speak with the manager but he/she was never there. Asked for the number to call the manager and the phone wasn't answered. Staff were rude and expect the quests to understand the rule by magic!
Jacob (2/5): Nightmare at Café Zambezi: A Deluxe Room Disaster! - Television (TV) and DSTV: Despite booking a room that supposedly included DSTV, I was shocked to find it non-operational. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, I was told it hadn't been paid for. Unacceptable! Even after escalating the issue to the so-called manager on duty, no resolution was provided. Internet Woes: The promised free WIFI at Café Zambezi turned out to be a complete sham. The duty manager cited ongoing internet issues, but what's more infuriating is the lack of effort to address the problem during my entire 3-day stay. Unprofessional and inexcusable. Bathroom Towel, Cleanliness, and Toiletries: One dirty towel for the entire stay, with no option for a replacement, left me questioning the hygiene standards. The claim of free toiletries was a flat-out lie; all I got was a minuscule bar soap that barely lasted a day. Housekeeping Oversight: Don't expect your room to be cleaned unless you leave your key at the reception before 11 am – information conveniently omitted during check-in. Such lack of transparency is unacceptable. Mosquito Menace: Considering the malaria risk in the area, it's shocking that Café Zambezi doesn't provide insecticide or bother to spray the rooms. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes on your own. Pool Problems: I had hoped to enjoy the swimming pool, but the water looked more like a mud puddle than a refreshing oasis. This stark contrast to other properties in the area left me thoroughly disappointed. Save yourself!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean and quiet room but they have a nice restaurant here.
Chris (6/5): Last minute booking! - The price was good for the 2 rooms we booked. It took awhile for them to find the second room with lots of prompting when we checked in. The room frankly was roughly finished with all the light switches on one wall opposite the bathroom,very illogical! The door would only shut if locked,the beds had very sharp metal corners on them which caught you every time you walked by. The bathroom was fine ,just remember to ask them to switch the geyser on ! The mattresses were from hell ,just 2 banged out foam mattresses on top of each other requiring some serious balancing to stay on on! Otherwise aircon was good and the room clean but in reality for a budget lodge putting one double bed into the room with a side table and bed light would be better. I've stayed in several lodges all over Zambia for the same price and have been far more impressed with the decor and comfort. The overall lodge and restaurant etc are great and service good with all staff members friendly and attentive. Overall its a nice well placed lodge