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Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Stand 1756, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Devil's Pool
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Shearwater Explorers Village in Victoria Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. .This spa lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from David Livingstone Statue and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Zambezi River.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Lodge with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Victoria Falls
Shearwater Explorers Village offers 28 accommodations with safes. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
You can enjoy a meal at Explorer Bar and Grill serving the guests of Shearwater Explorers Village, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Explorer Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Explorer Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne, Camberley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice looking hotel but poor service from reception throughout stay and unclear how water in room can be used
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shearwater was relaxing and comfortable, but I was bothered that the staff would never help me with smaller bills even though you see other guests constantly paying with cash.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to Victoria Fall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raynetta H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resort, beautiful, mystical, comfortable and a place I would come back again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Beautiful resort style hotel very close to Victoria Falls. Staff was also very friendly and helpful. Also have partnerships with many of the activities around town, which made registering for them and getting there very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kudzaishe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property just tiny rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Shearwater Explorers Village - 10/10 for sure! The property was immaculately clean, the breakfast was absolutely delicious, and our room was perfect with the mosquito net to keep us safe from bites at night. Most of all we loved the staff - reception, cleaning staff, activities staff, bartenders and restaurant servers were incredibly warm and friendly. They were what makes Shearwater Explorers Village the perfect place to stay when visiting Victoria Falls. We highly recommend staying at Shearwater Explorers Village.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location can walk to the falls, many restaurants and shopping near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Base camp for Victoria Falls

Shearwater was a good place to spend our three days in Victoria Falls. While it is a bit worn these days and also a bit overpriced relative to the other options in the area, the room was decent, food good, and staff very friendly. The hotel arranged airport transfer was smooth, and the grounds comfortable, though there were very few pool chairs for many guests. Of course, the reason you are in VF is the Falls and the hotel is in a good location with easy walking to souvenirs as well as the nearby Falls. We also stumbled upon a great find - Victoria Falls Distillery - just a couple of blocks away.
Pool
Rooms
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arjun, Holladay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the place, but the room was small. The dining room is good with many options on the menu. We also found the Three Monkeys restaurant nearby pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay here as we were within walking distance of the Victoria Falls Rainforest. The staff was kind and attentive, and the grounds were beautiful. Unfortunately our AirCon broke and dripped water on the bed but aside from that our stay was great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shaowen, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cottages are designed attractively to tourists with a good service and ideal location for Falls. However, Victoria Falls city has far too many street vendors chasing tourists around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kentaro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near by the Victoria falls. The room was clean. Our kids enjoyed the swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phanuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Phanuel

Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was unmatched everyone was so friendly and helpful. The property is gorgeous, rooms are nice and lots of areas on property to relax and hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
So so
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Wonderful staff. Closest resort to the falls. Were able to arrange a great safari in chobe from the desk. 3 monkeys restaurant was excellent as a 2nd location for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well maintained and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024