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Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Aerial view
Lounge
Aerial view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Stand 1756, Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    1 min walk
  • Devil's Pool
    3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge
    4 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Lodge with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Victoria Falls
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 on-site.
Shearwater Explorers Village offers 28 accommodations with a safe. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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 facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that 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 such as 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, manicures and pedicures or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes helicopter/aeroplane tours and bicycles to rent
  • 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 a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Explorer Bar and Grill – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

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

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 per cent 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: from 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 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.

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Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Robert A

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great customer service , excellent location and very comfortable room .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tiong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location hotel, but service team not as good in service as other resorts I stay in Africa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Abbotsford

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!
Beautiful property, friendly and caring staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures dont do it justice. Just beautiful! Lovely staff also.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for exploring
A fantastic base to explore Victoria Falls from. High quality facilities and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicky

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023