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Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property
Lodge with spa, near Victoria Falls

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Aerial view
Aerial view
Lounge
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is $131
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Heating
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Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes/curtains
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  • Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Stand 1756, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 20 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Shearwater Explorers Village puts you just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Falls. You can visit the spa to indulge in body wraps or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at Explorer Bar and Grill, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

Explorer Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shearwater Explorers Village offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shearwater Explorers Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Shearwater Explorers Village?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Shearwater Explorers Village?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shearwater Explorers Village?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Shearwater Explorers Village and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Shearwater Explorers Village also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shearwater Explorers Village?
Yes, Explorer Bar and Grill offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Shearwater Explorers Village like?
Shearwater Explorers Village is a short 18-minute walk from Victoria Falls and 19 minutes' walk from Zambezi River. Travelers recommend the lodge for its walkable location.

Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Mathew, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel at a very convenient location.
Engina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Great customer service , excellent location and very comfortable room .
Edison, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The service during breakfast was not good at all. We waited for 10-15 mins to finally be served - even then it was with intervention. Servers were busy and were not coordinated. We had stayed here 2 times in the last 2 years and the poor service level was pretty consistent.
Tiong, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room did not have a TV. There were no vending machines on the facility so the only way to get a soda is when the bar is open. The area between the airport and the town was OK. The town itself was not bad - I never felt unsafe - there were cops patrolling. As you walk towards the VF bridge, it looks like a garbage dump and stinks of sewage / The Zambia side was better. As a walker you were constantly accosted to buy this or that nicknack or hire a taxi, sometimes these guys would stikc with you for 5 minutes. Customs was always very professional. The room had skeeter curtains, they were marginally affective, make sure you spray yourself against skeets. (I think I picked up malaria). When you pay for an attraction (heli-ride, rainforest, etc) you are safe. Recommend staying on the Zambia side, I will never return to this dump (literally)
Juergen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended for a quiet relaxing holiday. Easy access to attractions especially the Victoria Falls and other attractions in the area and surround.
Stanley, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location hotel, but service team not as good in service as other resorts I stay in Africa.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very central and easy access to brewery, distillery, craft markets, central town and even easy walk to the falls. It’s a large site with many rooms, breakfast can be full but always lots of food and good service.
jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are incredible!! Everyone is so kind and helpful. The food is excellent at the restaurant and the rooms are decorated beautifully. Beautiful pool and grounds. Highly recommend
Tiffany, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!
Beautiful property, friendly and caring staff, great food.
Nicole, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not bad hotel.
Nice hotel but unable to book drinks etc to room everything has to be paid straight away. Room has no fridge,also we had a bottle of our own wine we wanted drink in our room and staff would not loan me a corkscrew. The swimming pools were spotless and warm.
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The pictures dont do it justice. Just beautiful! Lovely staff also.
Dennis, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great base for exploring
A fantastic base to explore Victoria Falls from. High quality facilities and friendly helpful staff
Graham, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent resort for a visit to Victoria Falls and attraction in the surrounding area. Good breakfast. Local tour and transportation booking office. Friendly staff. Very few mosquitoes during daylight hours. Once in room, only had to contend with a few tiny ants and gnats. One downside is that there are no chairs or desk in the room to work on. They also could provide a few more hangers, than the 5 we had. Overall excellent. Would stay again.
Robin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Great staff. Very friendly and helpful. Only weird thing the WIFI when it came to payment was not working twice in the three days when I needed to pay the tab at the end of the day and they usually couldn’t make change when paying fill, even when using a $20.00 bill. Staff digging in their pockets for change. It was a wonderful place close to the falls. Rooms were very good wish they had a fridge
Marion, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing place
Whenever I find myself in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe I would choose Shearwater over and over again. A wonderful and serene hotel with good food, nice and hospitable workers and best tours. I enjoyed my stay and would surely recommend Shearwater without hesitation
Anthony Bernard, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yuri, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with a relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to the falls.
vicky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alyssa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The room was very comfortable, despite the spiders! There is no TV or fridge, but I managed. The only difficulty I encountered was with the staff and being charged twice for a transfer. The hotel said it was a miscommunication but didn't seem to know the general rule whereby the hotel bears the cost of that. They tried to offload it to me. But ultimately relented. It left a sour taste. The breakfast was good. The pool is very nice.
Benjamin N., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chinye, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review