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Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel welcomes you to a boutique African retreat on the edge of Victoria Falls. Immerse yourself in the magic of Zimbabwe’s wilderness with Big Five game drives, guided nature walks, and intimate encounters with the local wildlife. Relax in elegant suites, dine under the stars, and embrace the adventure of an authentic African safari, crafted for those seeking both luxury and discovery.
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I would say perfection on all levels. The place itself is amazing, in the middle of a national park with wild animals walking around and the service is truly impeccable! African hospitality is something else. Thank you to all the staff for making my stay so memorable.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:They have a free shuttle into town. That’s great.
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Response from Benjamin Tshuma, Guest Services / Front Office at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 17 Jan 2025
Thank you for your amazing Review! We are gratified with your confirmation that our service was rated as "Perfection" during your stay with us. Your feedback will be shared with our team which we believe will augment the standard of service as we look forward to meeting more guests' expectations. We wish you memorable encounters in Africa Fondest Regards Benjamin Tshuma Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
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Adding to the 5 ⭐️ reviews. Everything was exquisite from the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed- literally with a nice warm towel for our hands & face. Critical after a trip with a toddler. The food was amazing. While the rest of the world has stopped cleaning hotel rooms at S& L they did two cleanings or maybe the other was just evening service. Either way AMAZING. Babysitter was the best, it’s hard to get away from small children but we felt completely reassured that our little one was in good hands. They planned all activities. We were wanting for nothing. The staff was the best. I add that black families shouldn’t shy away from coming here. I know travel can be unkind but you won’t experience any of that here (I hope) we have been very happy, we plan to come back again and again.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:It’s far from town which is great for us because we’ve been here many times. I would suggest...
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 24 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you loved your family stay with us, and really appreciate the positive feedback. Hope you will join us again for more adventures in Victoria Falls. All the very best from our team. Kind regards, Roddy Meiring, General Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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Stanly and Livingstone is a fantastic luxurious property offering the best of African wildlife, with easy access to Victoria falls and allied activities. We stayed there for 2 nights in 2 interconnected rooms (family of 4 with kids aged 12 and 9). Rooms are very spacious either each overlooking the grazing grounds for zebras, nyalas, baboons, The staff is very courteous and can cater to dietary needs (we are vegetarians). They arrange drop offs to the town whenever needed and also arranged for sunset cruise, helicopter rides when we needed them. Thanks for a memorable stay.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 05 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing. We are so glad your family has such wonderful memories of your stay with us and your adventures in Victoria Falls. It was our pleasure to take care of all you needed. All the best, Roddy Meiring, General Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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This hotel is a gem. After a long journey from Europe of almost 24 hours we arrive in a haven of peace, serenity and elegance. The first Impression that dominates is the beauty of the decoration and layout of the common areas. We find all the codes of Victorian decoration: murals, comfortable armchairs and sofas, library, large spaces, high ceilings, and bay windows that open onto vast terraces and let admire the immense park where some giraffes, antelope, baboons and beautiful birds finish planting the decor. The Pension is located in a private reserve that offers game drives. The suite we occupy is very spacious: sitting area, outdoor terrace to admire the park, very large bedroom part , and a magnificent bathroom, with large shower and old bathtub. We had dinner and lunch at the Pension restaurant: excellent cuisine, impeccable presentation and extremely attentive and friendly service. The choice of wines will satisfy all lovers, and the waiters know them perfectly and are happy to make you discover it. The location is a few kilometers from the city and the falls, which guarantees the quiet. A stay of 2 nights, serene, relaxing and faultless.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Booking this property as compared to other properties in the Falls was the best decision we made! The hotel is even more stunning than it looks on the pictures and worth every penny it costs to stay there! From the pick up at the airport to the arrival and the warm welcome from Cebo ,Japhet , Richard and the front of house team- we felt right at home.
The room was stunning and Japhet our housekeeper was doing the Lord’s work let me tell you!You never actually saw him but my goodness the attention to detail in the room and housekeeping was top notch - not to mention the “little notes” he leaves on the board in the room.
The staff are all friendly without overstepping the bounds professional and courteous. Brutus our waiter deserves a special mention.Again that young man was doing the Lord’s work let me tell you! He also makes fantastic cocktails which were hard to beat anywhere else we went in the falls.His cocktails are the best.
Cebo and Tari and the front desk team always had a smile waiting for us everyday and never tired to make our stay even more comfortable. We stayed for 5 nights but believe me the time flew by and we even wanted to extend our stay.
The overall experience was magical. Fantastic hotel with excellent staff that will make you feel right at home in their little paradise! Will definitely come back.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Just go!!!!
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 24 Dec 2023
Thank you so much. Such lovely compliments that we have shared with the team. We are glad you loved our piece of paradise. You are part of the family now and we certainly hope to see you again. All the best, Roddy Meiring, General Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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I always try to stay in boutique hotels that provide a sense of place, so that you know you’re in a very specific location as different from home as possible, but also with many comforts of home. The Stanley & Livingston in Victoria Falls absolutely met or exceeded all my expectations.
Their staff was warm, attentive, professional, and utterly charming. The sleeping rooms and interior design throughout the property was eye catching, understated elegance, tasteful, comfortable and w/o pretense. And the food was delicious: plated beautifully, healthy, abundant, and paired with excellent wines from South Africa.
But two of the best things about my stay there were (a) the amusing parade of animals just below the lodge, including impala, zebra, baboons, and other wonderful creatures and (b) the exceptional service the front desk provided when booking excursions for me such as a visit to the elephant sanctuary and a trip to The Devil’s Pool.
I highly recommend staying at The Stanley & Livingston, as I did twice, for four nights in total. It will be the only place I’ll want to stay when I return to Vic Falls, as its scenic and quiet location out of town makes you feel like you’re already on safari while only moments away from one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip:All the rooms enjoy views of the watering hole that attract the wildlife
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 28 Nov 2022
Thank you so much Kathy. It was wonderful to have you stay with us...TWICE. We truly appreciate your kind words and that you took the time to leave a review. We too love the daily animal parade and feel very privileged to have such an amazing location. We do hope you will return, and that in your South African travels you may enjoy some of the other MORE Family Collection properties. Kind regards, Dionne Mutsonziwa, Hotel Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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Our three-day stay at the Stanley and Livingstone Hotel was a real highlight! The hotel setting in the beautiful gardens, overlooking its own private game park, is exceptional - a perfect location to sit and relax, while watching a variety of wildlife and the amazing birdlife. Our huge room was meticulously maintained and was probably the most memorable we have ever stayed in. Both the quality of the food and the service were excellent. Our stay marked a perfect end to our family reunion!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 18 Feb 2024
How wonderful. We are thrilled you loved your family stay with us, and we appreciate your review. It was our pleasure to take care of all the details. All the best, Roddy Meiring, General Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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The hotel is a real gem. Rooms are very comfortable, staff is extremely attentive and food is delicious.What´s more, it´s inside a game reserve so you get to see giraffes, zebras and buffalos from your room´s balcony. The comman areas are very spacious and tastefully decorated.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 04 Apr 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay, and the unique experience of being within the game reserve. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful stay! All the best, Roddy Meiring, General Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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The cream of the crop. This boutique hotel has it all Individual accommodation set amongst beautiful gardens abutting their own 4000 hectare conservation park Sitting areas outside overlooking grounds and inside sitting on luxurious suites makes for perfect comfort Restaurant spills out onto a terrace with superb views Food delicious and our waiter’Surprise’ was friendly and capable and added to our dining experience Receiving staff were most welcoming and friendly
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Benjamin Tshuma, Guest Services / Front Office at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 01 Feb 2025
Thank you for your Feedback Much appreciation towards your complements towards the property. We are gratified that all the way from Australia, you found comfort here with us. We take pride in our team that is groomed to exceed guests' expectations, and it brings jubilation to hear that Surprise represented us well. We look forward to your future visits to Africa, Zimbabwe. Kind Regards Benjamin Tshuma Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
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Don’t make the same mistake I did…I only reserved 1 night, thinking we would just fly in see the falls then leave the next morning. If I was not staying at Stanley and Livingston, that MIGHT have been okay, BUT, this hotel, this place is WONDERFUL. The grounds are flawless, the hotel design, so chic, yet understated. The room, huge, and the best part is a lovely “porch” in each room to look out over a lush grassland area (ahhhh, the view having your morning coffee), watching zebra and giraffe stroll by…and oh, there is a rambunctious group of monkeys frolicking in a large tree near by. If I had it to do over, I would have booked 2 nights and upon arrival we would have simply hung out at the hotel, enjoying the grounds, the porch or take a swim (gorgeous pool), head to the bar for cocktails, then a leisurely dinner…the following day, early visit to the falls (you have to go early because it gets too hot in the afternoon-which we found out the hard way), maybe lunch in town (ask the hotel for a recommendation) come back to the hotel for the afternoon (don’t forget the pool) then take a sunset boat cruise (the hotel can arrange), and have another nice dinner and head out in the morning. Thanks to Daisy and her team assisting with our needs and recognizing my birthday with a wonderful cake! Also to Nathan, great bartender! For breakfast, get the avocado toast with a side of scrambled eggs, you won’t be sorry.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Stay more than one night...
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Responded 27 Mar 2023
What lovely feedback. Thank you for making our day. We would recommend staying a few days to a week as there is so much to explore and many adventures to be had in Victoria Falls, plus the time to just be and relax. Maybe next time... We are glad you got to share your birthday with us. Thank you again for your kind words. We have passed on your compliments to the team. Kind regards, Dionne Mutsonziwa, Hotel Manager, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
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There are more places to choose from in the Victoria Falls area.
PRICE RANGE
R 15,544 - R 22,625 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the stanley and livingstone at victoria falls hotel victoria falls, stanley livingstone hotel
LOCATION
ZimbabweMatabeleland North ProvinceVictoria Falls
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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