In the heart of the city, Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel offers a tranquil oasis with an outdoor pool and lush garden. Indulge in African cuisine at The Simujinga Restaurant or unwind at the bar while enjoying free WiFi. Guests rave about their rejuvenating experience here.
Victoria Falls National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Devil's Pool - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Livingstone (LVI) - 20 min drive
Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Munali Coffee - 13 min drive
The Boma - 5 min drive
The Lookout Café - 5 min drive
Royal Livingstone Lounge - 7 min drive
Rainforest Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Falls. Guests can indulge in mani/pedis and enjoy African cuisine at The Simujinga Restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other features.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
88 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Safari nearby
Boat tours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
The Simujinga Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
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
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 11 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel 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 Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, The Simujinga Restaurant offers African cuisine.
Does Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel like?
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel is in the heart of Victoria Falls, a short 2-minute walk from Victoria Falls National Park.
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Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2024
I often stay at the Rainbow Hotel for the usual reasons. Safe. Friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Location near all places of interest
Nancy D L
Nancy D L, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2024
Very friendly staff and good value for money
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
Nice central place with friendly staff and efficient service. Very pleasant
Brendan
Brendan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2024
Really nice overnight stay here. Staff are super friendly. Room comfortable and clean. Food was good. Really liked the free shuttle from the hotel to Victoria Falls!!
Shelly
Shelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Great experience!!
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2024
Staff were friendly
LEELIN
LEELIN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2023
Great spot, conveniently located and for the price, it was great. Concierge was fantastic. Rooms were good. Would definitely recommend if yiu dont want to pay 1k at a fancier place.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2023
All of the staff members were wonderful. Breakfast and dinner was wonderful. I don’t have much to say aside from everything was perfect. Thank you so much Rainbow Hotel for making my first visit to Africa comfortable and memorable ♥️
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2022
It was pleasant
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2022
Friendly and welcoming
brendan
brendan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2022
Staff were great. Kenny and Nyasha at the bar were very friendly and helpful. Front desk staff could have been friendlier. The greeter in the lobby was so fun and happy. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Restaurant service was very slow and breakfast buffet charges changed on a daily basis, when I tried to clear up charges it was to no avail. Pool was very clean , enjoyable to swim in.
Shannon
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2022
We were pleased with our choice of this hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly. The price was lower than other advertised hotels of the same category. We did not choose the breakfast option but if you are ok not having the buffet style, then the price is reasonable. We had to walk an extra block to the main street which is fine except of the street vendors constant offerings.
Beatrix
Beatrix, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 1, 2023
Room - no shower door, broken door handles, no safe or mini bar that was advertised . Need to walk through area with any homeless men who harassed you for money or other so no going out at night safely.Meals took 30 to 45 minutes even when only person in the restaurant.
The place is dated and does not deserve a 3 star. Other than that some of the staff were great if you tipped them well .
Timothy
Timothy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2023
First off, I would have given them only 3 stars but the staff was wonderful so made it 4. The hotel itself is not as convenient to the falls as it seemed when scheduling. You will need to have transport to most places. This is available without much effort. The closest shopping it at least a quarter of a mile away and there is no sidewalk and on a main road. It is an older hotel but is in fairly good shape. Our room had some problems but as we were only there 2 nights and already settled it was not worth changing. Biggest was the bath had a leak so any time you took a shower there was a good deal, of water on the floor. I did inform them of this when we left. Some lights were not functioning and the bathroom exhaust fan did not work. The phone had no labels so you couldn't tell how to call any services. Had to go out and find someone to help with luggage when checking out. A fair number of steps and would not consider ADA friendly. Breakfast buffet was pretty good. Not a huge selection but what they had was good. Only bar was poolside but it sufficed for us. The staff really made up for any shortcomings. They were very friendly and helpful. Never had a problem. I would probably stay again but would request another room if I found similar problems.