About Ilala Lodge Hotel

Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located only 8 minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls. A family run hotel, Ilala Lodge has 73 stylish, well-appointed spacious rooms, that offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury. As the closest hotel to the beautiful Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect backdrop during your stay. The award-winning Cassia Restaurant is famous for its gourmet cuisine and is highly rated on TripAdvisor. Diners can see the spray and hear the thunder from the Victoria Falls, while they enjoy al-fresco dining at the Cassia Restaurant.

The Cassia Restaurant:

Experience fine dining in Victoria Falls at the top-rated Cassia Restaurant. Centrally located only minutes away from the Victoria Falls at Ilala Lodge Hotel, the newly-renamed restaurant offers a delicious breakfast buffet, lunch and al fresco evening dining under the stary African sky.

The Cassia Restaurant offers an unmatched menu, paired with an extensive wine list comprised of carefully selected wines from South Africa’s top vineyards. The calming and tranquil ambience is further complimented by the gentle rumble of Victoria Falls in the background. A truly unforgettable dining experience not to be missed.

Ra-Ikane River Cruise:

Relive the historical journey embarked by David Livingstone exploring the mighty Zambezi River aboard the Ra-Ikane fleet. Named after his instrumental guide, the boats represent the grace of a bygone era honouring the rich history of Victoria Falls and its explorers, adventurers and heroes. The Ra-Ikane offers a variety of cruises, including birdwatching, breakfast, lunch, sunset, as well as private charters.

Room Types:

Standard Room – All rooms have en suite bathroom with separate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan, satellite TV, hair dryer, safe, free WiFi, room service, coffee and tea facilities. The rooms are spacious with railway teak furnishings.

All rooms look towards the Victoria Falls, and the National Park. There are often wild animals grazing on the lawn, and the windows and doors rattle from the force of the water from the mighty Victoria Falls.

All rooms have either a private patio or their own seating area on the lawn, facing the Falls.

Standard Double Room – Like the standard twin rooms, all double rooms have an en-suite bathroom with separate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, room service, coffee and tea facilities and free WiFi.

The rooms are spacious with railway teak furnishings. All rooms face the mighty Victoria Falls and the Zambezi National Park, so you’ll often see wild animals grazing on the hotel lawns – while seated comfortably on your private patio area.

Deluxe Twins – Like the double rooms, these all have an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, twin vanity basins (no bath). Air conditioning, overhead fan, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, free WiFi, bar fridge, room service and individual coffee and tea facilities.

Private patio with sliding doors from the bedrooms, with magnificent views of the sun rising over the Victoria Falls.

Room Features:

• Air Conditioning
• Balcony / Deck
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Detached Private Bathroom
• En-Suite
• Fan
• Fridge
• Hair Dryer
• Internet Access (Complimentary)
• Mini Bar (Complimentary)
• Pure Cotton Linen
• Safe
• Satellite / Cable Television
• Shower
• Tea / Coffee
• Television
• Verandah

Lodge Features:

• 24-hour Security
• Activity Desk
• Bar
• Battery Charging Facilities
• Conference Centre
• Laundry Service (Available)
• Mobile Connectivity
• Pool
• Restaurant
• Secure Parking
• Spa

Lodge Features

Additional Activities

• ON SITE:
• Bird Watching
• Cycling
• Fine Dining
• Game Viewing
• Game Viewing Hide
• Horse-back Safaris
• Massages
• Walks (Guided)
• Walks (Self Guided)