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Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

278 Parkway Drive Selous Crescent, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
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#21 of 24 hotels in Victoria Falls
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A unique property of Moorish architecture conveniently located near town and 2km from the Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel offers a spectacular view of the rumbling mist, mosi-oa-tunya, meaning "the smoke that thunders". Enjoy a cocktail at the only Swim and Sip bar in town and efficient and friendly service.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Family
Languages Spoken
English
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Ktamfun wrote a review Jan 2024
Boston136 contributions50 helpful votes
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Stayed here one night last night. The hotel ground with pools are well maintained. The room is nicely decorated with AC, mini fridge and a romantic mosquito net for decoration as there were no mosquitos at all. January is low season so the town has very few visitors but all the shops and business are open. It’s like we are having the whole hotel to ourselves. There are always breezes under any shade. The bathroom is adequately sized and decorate. It took us less than 10 minute casual walk to get to Chicken Inn which is in a small food court. We have a pleasant experience here and will stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Rutendo Lynah Charasika , Guest Services / Front Office at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Responded 4 days ago
Refreshing day to you Thank you for choosing to stay at the Rainbow Hotel and taking your time to give us feedback we so much appreciate. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in our refreshing hotel, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Guest Relation
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Seirah N wrote a review Jan 2024
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Booked for Margaret moyo from 23 -26 Dec..from booking Engen was just great ..my granny had an amazing experience..warm staff and super kind..she had a birthday on the 25th of Dec and a Chef called Sipha was just awesome..she presented her with a cake and brought other staff to sing and celebrate her birthday on the 25th of December 2023. Am told every morning they did massage and some staff prayed with them..what an wow experience they had.. great hotel ..keep it up .l will plan to come down and Rainbow is the hotel of choice
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Grannies needed pap in the morning and the hotel availed in the morning
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Response from Rutendo Lynah Charasika , Guest Services / Front Office at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Responded 2 Jan 2024
Refreshing day to you seirahn2024 It was a pleasure hosting your family, we are delighted to hear that you had a good and refreshing experience at the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to see you soon. Regards Guest Relations
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fuleymura wrote a review Dec 2023
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We were welcomed with friendly staff and welcome refreshing drinks on arrival. The food is great but the breakfast menu can use some more variety. The rooms were average, the bar, needs some entertainment like good music when the pool is busy. The booking desk for activities by the reception is very helpful and the complimentary shuttle is very much appreciated, we would walk to town and to the falls and use it to come back if the kids were tired. The property could do with a few modern renovations but overall I had a good stay, friendly staff and good food.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Rutendo Lynah Charasika , Guest Services / Front Office at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Responded 2 Jan 2024
Refreshing day to you fuleymura Thank you for choosing to stay at the Rainbow Hotel and taking your time to give us feedback we so much appreciate. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in our refreshing hotel, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Guest Relations
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sikhuthebe wrote a review Dec 2023
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Average overall service, Staff needs more training and product knowledge as Vic Falls is a Tourist destination. Hotel is situated in a very good area, walking distance to town. Make your guests feel special and important. he hotel lacked that.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Rutendo Lynah Charasika , Guest Services / Front Office at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Responded 28 Dec 2023
Refreshing day to you sikhuthebe We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding your recent stay at the Rainbow Hotel. We have taken note of all the issues highlighted as we rely on guest feedback to determine both the positive and negative aspects of our hotel and to improve wherever possible. We are looking forward to hosting you again in the near future. Regards Guest Relations
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J8423ESnick wrote a review Dec 2023
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom1 contribution
A lovely comfortable, welcoming place to stay. Well located for all numerous local attractions. Rooms are comfortable. For me a proper freestanding shower would have been better than the rather narrow steep sided bath with overhead shower head. But that is my personal preference. The room quality could not be faulted
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Rutendo Lynah Charasika , Guest Services / Front Office at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Responded 28 Dec 2023
Refreshing day to you J8423ESnick Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel and we hope that you will be staying with us again soon. Regards Guest Relations
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Matt B wrote a review Oct 2023
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Beware of this hotel!!! They are trying to rip me off. I booked a 4 night stay for early November and paid a $504 deposit for the room and breakfast, my plans changed so I had to cancel. I cancelled before the 30 day deadline to get 100% of my deposit back. It has been over 3 weeks and still have not received my $504 back. I kept getting e-mails saying the refund was " in process" but never received anything. I had to open up a dispute with my credit card company to try to get my deposit back.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Lorraine D wrote a review Aug 2023
Lusaka, Zambia54 contributions21 helpful votes
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A great place to be at when you would like a serene place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and clean. The food is good. We’ve had a pleasant time with my daughter and would come back if I had to
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 31 Aug 2023
Refreshing day to you Lorraine Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel and we hope that you will be staying with us again soon. Regards Guest Relations Officer
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Jurgen B wrote a review Aug 2023
Brussels, Belgium2870 contributions781 helpful votes
We liked this hotel a lot. Location is perfect, rooms are great, lots of safe parking etc. But we booked it without breakfast and in the hotel itself they ask 35 usd (!!!) for a standard medium hotel buffet. Outrageous. And of course not worth it. So when you book check the price with out without breakfast. Still recommended though!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 31 Aug 2023
Refreshing day to you JurgenB435 We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding your recent stay at the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel. We have taken note of all the issue highlighted as we rely on guest feedback to determine both the positive and negative aspects of our hotel and to improve wherever possible. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Regards Guest Relations Officer
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Jacklyn T wrote a review Aug 2023
Brisbane, Australia11 contributions3 helpful votes
The rooms were really beautiful and were comfortable with a splash of Africa throughout. The hotel itself is massive, and parts of it look like it needs an update. While I was there, there was some work going on in the reception area. Breakfast (unless you specifically paid for it in your room booking) is over $30 USD which is a lot but when its the start of the day you want to get on with activities you don't have much choice. Just something to keep in mind!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Helen L wrote a review July 2023
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3 stars! never maybe 20 years ago. This place is a dump! such a shame as the staff are LOVELY. But its dropping to bits. we found rat poop on frodge top on the last day. first night no hot water told we coulsnt work it....second night after "letting it run for longer" we went to conplain again 5 mins later scalding water...assume they had just turned it on. stay somewhere else.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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AU$151 - AU$180 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
ZimbabweMatabeleland North ProvinceVictoria Falls
NUMBER OF ROOMS
85
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Frequently Asked Questions about Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Victoria Falls (1.1 km), Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park (1.1 km), and The Victoria Falls Theatre (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Cassia Restaurant, Livingstone Room at Victoria Falls Hotel, and The River Brewing Company.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Victoria Falls.
Are any cleaning services offered at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.