Nestled in a beautiful setting, The Shrub lodge offers a warm welcome with an English breakfast and daily manager's reception. Dip into one of the 12 outdoor pools or unwind at the coffee shop/cafe, while taking advantage of free WiFi and helpful staff.
649 Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
What's nearby
Victoria Falls National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
David Livingstone Statue - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20 min drive
Livingstone (LVI) - 50 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
The Lookout Café - 5 min drive
The Boma - 15 min walk
The Three Monkeys - 3 min drive
Dusty Road Township Experience - 18 min walk
MaKuwa-Kuwa - 19 min walk
About this property
The Shrub lodge
The Shrub lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Falls. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 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
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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 16
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport pickup from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
An outdoor pool
24-hour pool access
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Chef
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per person
Hosted evening meal costs USD 30
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 3 and 10 costs USD 8
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Also known as
The Shrub lodge Victoria Falls
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast
The Shrub lodge Bed & breakfast Victoria Falls
Frequently asked questions
Does The Shrub lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Shrub lodge 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 The Shrub lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at The Shrub lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Shrub lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Shrub lodge?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request. The charge is USD 15 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shrub lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Shrub lodge and nearby?
The Shrub lodge has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Shrub lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does The Shrub lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
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Reviews
The Shrub lodge Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was made to order and offered a wide variety of options, including cooked and continental choices. (7 reviews)
The pool was clean and a great place for kids to cool off. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Excellent hotel. Rooms are very comfortable and well equipped. Bathrooms are very nice with shower and bath tub. The staff are really fabulous. Breakfast is excellent with a lot of choice.
stephane
stephane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Very helpful staff in a beautifully maintained property.
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Wonderful hotel!
The Shrub Lodge was amazing! Friendliest staff ever! Assisted with excursions even before stay! Great food and reasonable prices!
Brenda
Brenda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Great place to stay.
The staff were all so lovely and helpful. They organised all our tours and transport. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer.
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Clean, friendly environment which allows for quiet time when needed, would visit again given the opportunity
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Stayed for 2 weeks
Absolutely gorgeous place with the most amazing staff. They can not do enough to help and are so friendly. Would highly recommended if visiting victoria falls
marguerite
marguerite, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
The staff is just simply the best.
Jerome
Jerome, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Lovely place to stay. Rooms were modern and clean and spacious. Breakfast was great value and the lodge a lovely place. Shuttles were easy to co-ordinate and the staff friendly. I would definitely stay again. The pool was nice and clean.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Shrub Lodge is situated just out of town but the ability of the staff make it easy for you to get to and from any activity. All providers of activities happily picked you up and dropped you home. The friendliness of the people of Victoria Falls was great. If you want a nice quiet clean room then the Shrub Lodge is great.
Nigel
Nigel, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Staff were really helpful and friendly. Property was clean and tidy.
Lois
Lois, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Staff were very helpful. Rooms were clean. Pool area lovely. We felt very safe.
Robyn
Robyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Holiday
Excellent facility
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3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2024
It was convenient to have the restaurant on-site. The breakfast was great the first morning we stayed. The second morning we left early for Devil's Pool and had a breakfast boxed for our return. It was well packed with more than enough to fill us up for the day. Mr. Perry was great with arranging the visit to Devil's Pool. We really enjoyed our stay.
Kennie
Kennie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
People were great . Very, very helpful
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Great place to stay! Not far from airport
The staff were very helpful. The manager managed to assist us with the issue on our check in. The premises overall very clean. Water flitter was good and easily accessible. The pool very clean! My son best cooling area. Loved the breakfast service and the good food! I would highly recommend! All staff very welcoming!
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2024
The staff are very helpful and eager to please. However they did try to overcharge us for transportation from the airport. The rooms are spacious and clean. We used the hotel transportation every day during our stay which was very convenient but did add up.
Vanda
Vanda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2023
Clean Establishment.Worth it 4sure
The room was very clean,the bed was a king size and was comfy.The bathroom was pretty clean and functional. The only thing is that the rain shower was not punchy enough,but it was okay as it has a soft feel. The breakfast was amazing especially the Zimbabwe pork sausages..very tasty.
swithun
swithun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2024
Great property some communication issue with book excursions and making drinks
Omar
Omar, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
My stay at the Shrub Lodge was very satisfying. The staff was friendly and attentive in every way and went above and beyond to take care of me and my son. They organized our excursions, prepared many of our meals and taxied us in and out of town almost daily. Only thing I would add is an accessable ice machine for the guests as I like drinks with extra ice and had to ask for it. Everything else was excellent.
Paul Erik
Paul Erik, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Liked central location for the hotel to book tours. Due to distance was not able to walk into town or the falls. Great staff who were helpful cooridinating tours and Taxis. No resturants walkable but the hotel had a nice resturant for breakfast and dinner. Room were good size and water warm. Quiet.
What is dislikes was the hotel surroundings. From the picture is appeared to be in a forest. Basically the hotel property is the roof line noted in the photo. Trees are on the neighbors fenced in property. Hotel has narrow cement patios and walkways. I felt a little miss led in the property photo.
JOHN
JOHN, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
5* hospitality and a wonderful lodge!
Absolutely beautiful location, only made better by the best hospitality we have ever experienced on holiday. The staff were incredible, warm and friendly and always helped us arrange tours and transport to make our trip perfect. The lodge is modern and clean with good sized bedrooms and a lovely little pool. The only change we would make is a better selection of evening meals - many of the dishes were unavailable when we had dinner at the hotel. Breakfast was excellent with a lovely range of cooked and continental breakfast options, and they made sure we could eat even when we had a very early trip departure. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience and we would definitely come back. We recommend booking tours directly with the hotel, as it made the experience very simple for us!
Bethany
Bethany, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2025
No hot water in the shower or the bath tub.
You are bot allowed to take fruits (apples, pears) from the breakfast buffet to eat later. You are forced to eat them in the restaurant (management decision).
The other staff ist great, though.
Linda
Linda, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
This is a new lodge and has only been open for a year. I stayed for 11 nights. I do not think I have ever stayed in a place that was kept so very clean. I was not well during my stay due it transpired may have been caused by the malaria tablets that I was taking. The staff took good care of me however. I found Victoria Falls exceptionally hot, and would probably have had to come home early had it not been for the excellent air conditioning in the room, and a refrigerator in my room, and regular use of the swimming pool. This pool for me was the main reason for my choosing to stay at the Shrub Lodge. Different people have different ideas on what they would like in a hotel bedroom. My main comment with regard to this would be I would have liked to have had a few more drawers. Breakfast was not a happy time for me, which I think was due to the fact that I felt nauseous every morning which unknown to me at the time may have been because of the malaria tablets.
Claire
Claire, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Very nice local inn . We loved staying here for 2 nights
Shawn
Shawn, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
We stayed 5 nights at the Shrub, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff weee so friendly and helpful, the food was OK, the location 6 to 8 minutes drive to the city center, it’s walkable if not too hot during the fay, and the park entrance is around 12 minutes drive. The staff were very helpful in booking all the activities. It’s good value for money.