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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

2.0 star property
Lodge with outdoor pool, near Victoria Falls

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Teak Rooms | Free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Fireplace
Unwind at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, where laid-back vibes meet modern comforts. Dive into the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant, and connect with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $43
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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Masasa Rooms | Free WiFi

Masasa Rooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Teak Rooms | Free WiFi

Teak Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Mopane Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Acacia Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dome Tent | Free WiFi

Dome Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 West Drive, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Devil's Pool - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI) - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar puts you just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Falls. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Victoria Falls
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar 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 Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar like?

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar is located a short 6-minute walk from Victoria Falls National Park.

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to a person who want to meet new people and can accept a hostel setup with simple but clean water toilets and showers. Some weekends music until late, and some guests might talk at night, can be a problem in the tents. Fantastic staff who go the extra mile for you. The service get an extra star, so my experience was six stars!
Joakim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Other than a couple of bugs in our room (somewhat expected), we had a great overnight stay at Shoestrings. Staff was nice, location was great (walkable to the falls!), and the restaurant/bar were great additions.
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

You get what you paid for It’s reasonable Close to all the Downtown main event
heather, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great place to walk around the city and Victoria falls. There’s loud music and song/shouts until midnight every night, so it may be not good for people who want to be calm, or sleep well for early morning activities. Using washing machine is expensive(us$10).
Yukino, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Straight forward Hostel with extra amenities like swimming pool, bar, little restaurant and the friendliest staff ever
ALEX, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly staff
Sofia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the food and the staff
Noemi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun in Victoria Falls

I had a fantastic stay at Shoestrings Backpackers. The accommodation, staff, and atmosphere were all excellent. My stay was so enjoyable that I decided to stay three extra nights. I highly recommend.
Carl, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very nice and helpful!
Amy Duckett, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Arlene Estelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's a very popular place and good for the evening and night life
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what you’d expect at a backpackers

Great staff. Close to town and the Falls. We would definitely stay again!
9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended and good value

This place is such a green oasis for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was very comfortable but could be bigger and have more lounge chairs.
Pune, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
Eurico, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The doom tent was classic and adventurous.
Constance, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Elisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Becky, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....
Jorge Fernando, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

overall experience was very average with breakfast being the redeeming feature. the shower was broken and the hot water tap didn’t work, and it was barely more than a trickle. room was smaller than it looked. kinda glad i only stayed one night.
Mia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Marion, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Cheap but you know why...

We were given a room much smaller than the one advertised. We did not even have enough room to put our luggage. No charm whatsoever. Bed sheets dirty.
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

No electricity as far as I could tell, no lights in the dorms anyway, terribly dirty bathrooms, no warm water or pressure, no WiFi, the dorms are tiny there is no where to put your stuff. Tha staff wasn’t able to locate my reservation or a key to the dorm so check in took ages. None of the staff were friendly which, for Zimbabwe, is incredibly rare. I hung round for a couple hours but could bring myself to stay over.
2-night trip