Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Stand 1756, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, David Livingstone Statue
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free lodge has a full-service spa and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and concierge services are onsite.
Shearwater Explorers Village offers 28 accommodations with safes. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shearwater Explorers Village. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Falls National Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Explorer Bar and Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, Swedish massages, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes helicopter/airplane tours and bike rentals
  • Steps from Victoria Falls National Park and a 3-minute drive from Victoria Falls
Shearwater Explorers Village offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Shearwater Explorers Village.

This 3-star Victoria Falls lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Explorer Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Explorer Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 322 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facilities and staff could not be more helpful. Room on the small side but had an outside seating and with the other facilities available the room was only used for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool, restaurant and bar were fantastic. The rooms should have had ac for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raynetta H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resort, beautiful, mystical, comfortable and a place I would come back again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Falls. Nice stores very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Engina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location can walk to the falls, many restaurants and shopping near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely price but made a bit pricey as my room smelled damp and the service was quite slow sometimes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vicky

Beautiful place with a relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to the falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

L.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Excellent food and the staff were lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well maintained and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Beautiful resort style hotel very close to Victoria Falls. Staff was also very friendly and helpful. Also have partnerships with many of the activities around town, which made registering for them and getting there very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for a quiet relaxing holiday. Easy access to attractions especially the Victoria Falls and other attractions in the area and surround.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a fault of the property, helicopters are hovering 8:00 am to 6:00pm if property is near the falls. Staff is incredibly friendly at this hotel. Food is ok. Property is very convenient for shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Great stay with helpful excursion desk

Lovely location close to markets and restaurants. Rooms spacious and clean, good wifi, lovely pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Walkable to the falls and the craft market, nice restaurant, nice rooms. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the middle of Victoria falls . Extra very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to Victoria Fall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful property, friendly and caring staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phanuel

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

Phanuel

Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was unmatched everyone was so friendly and helpful. The property is gorgeous, rooms are nice and lots of areas on property to relax and hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024