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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

2.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Teak Rooms | View from room
Billiards
Masasa Rooms

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
12 West Drive, Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls National Park
    6 min walk
  • Devil's Pool
    3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge
    3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Masasa Rooms

Masasa Rooms

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Dome Tent

Dome Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Teak Rooms

Teak Rooms

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Mopane Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Acacia Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Lodge with free parking, near Victoria Falls
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar offers 12 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Falls National Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals and a playground
  • 6 minutes by foot from Victoria Falls National Park and a 2-minute drive from Victoria Falls
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. Free self parking is available.

This Victoria Falls lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11 AM: USD 5-10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in the "Campsite" room type are required to bring their own tent and bedding. Tents, beds, and linens are not available for rent or purchase onsite.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy Duckett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are very nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eurico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved, loved, loved it!
If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Noemi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Love the food and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

zoie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes. We chose the hostel due to its location. We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were. Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten. We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good. The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning. But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly. The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5. However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form. Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Docile

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Arlene Estelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at shoestring
We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inexpensive but every friendly and helpful. Superm
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The doom tent was classic and adventurous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kabhawa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Jorge Fernando

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Siu Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Poor comfort, nice outdoors
More care is given to the garden than the comfort of the rooms. Beds and dorms are poorly maintained, mattresses are way too thin. Bathrooms are outdated and in poor condition. But staff is pretty friendly and the outdoors are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mosquitos in room, algae in pool
The dorm was not worth the price. More like camping for high price. Mosquitos get inside room . Shower and toilet are basic. Pool is unusable - algae. WiFi only in bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill and Fun
A great hostel to hang out and relax while in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Was an easy walk from the petrol station where I dropped on the Intercape bus. Was easy to organize tours and activities and conveniently located walking distance to shops and grocery stores. Also, about a 15-20 minute walk to the entrance to Victoria Falls. Has a self-serve kitchen and good vibe with a bar, pool, and pool table.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019