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Drift Inn

3.0 star property
3-star spa inn near Victoria Falls

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Poolside bar
Family Room, Multiple Beds | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor dining
Garden
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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334 Wood Rd, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province, 00000
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Devil's Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls

In suburbs.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Victoria Falls National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of David Livingstone Statue with a stay here. Zambezi River and Victoria Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Drift Inn

3-star spa inn near Victoria Falls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Drift Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Victoria Falls inn.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Drift Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Drift Inn Inn
Drift Inn Victoria Falls
Drift Inn Inn Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Inn to the airport?

Drift Inn is 12.8 mi (53-min drive) away from the Livingstone (LVI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Inn?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on Nov 1, 2025 start from $138.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drift Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift Inn.

Does Drift Inn offer free breakfast?

Drift Inn offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Drift Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drift Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Drift Inn have a pool?

Drift Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Drift Inn have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, reflexology, and mani/pedis.

How close is Drift Inn to downtown Victoria Falls?

Drift Inn is 1 mi away from Victoria Falls.

Drift Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How caring the staff was. How they stood outside made sure to wait until I got in taxis at night safely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, property as in photos, friendly & helpful staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drift Inn was undergoing renovations during my stay and offered an upgrade to their sister Lodge Phezulu Guest Lodge (which is what my ratings are based on. The staff were exceptional and meals were delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service above and beyond

What a wonderful find! Staff was helpful making arrangements for tours. Room was big and comfortable. Pool area was relaxing - loved the coffee and cookies. Staff went out of their way to make our trip terrific. In fact, my daughter lost her phone, and the owners drove it to us at the airport after a staff member found it! Would stay here again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property and the staff goes above and beyond and provides exceptional service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min Geun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect stay in Drift! Definately will come again : )
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Great location and nice cool rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Victoria Falls gem

Drift Inn is a great base to explore Victoria Falls. Good modern rooms, excellent breakfasts, an honesty bar a.nd interesting hosts. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
For how expensive this is compared to some other properties in the area I had higher expectations. Rooms are quite small and run down. Constant mosquitoes and ants despite keeping windows closed. The staff are so lovely but I wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotels/guesthouses I have ever stayed in. It is beautiful, with lovely staff, exquisite decor, and fantastic breakfast. I only had 1 night here before joining a 22 night camping safari and I really had to tear myself away to move from here to my next place - a 2 person tent! I will highly recommend the Drift Inn to anyone I know planning to visit Victoria Falls. Thank you for delightful comfort ahead of my safari!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at Drift Inn, really really charming little place. We enjoyed it very very much. Only two small things to mention… It was difficult to find, map and address was not correct and the shower head was rubbish.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drift Inn was a great place to stay. The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. There is a lovely courtyard to relax around a small swimming pool and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I was particularly impressed with how they went out of their way to help retrieve my luggage that the airline had lost.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

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

Would stay again for sure

Located next to the national park and a short 5 minute taxi drive from downtown Victoria Falls The Drift Inn offers a relaxing tropical vibe. From the pool to the "honours system" bar to the delicious breakfasts, everything aims to providing a relaxing and comfortable stay. The staff really make the Drift Inn feel so homey.Amelia and her team are always available to answer any questions or address any need. They go above and beyond expectations. If you don't feel like getting into town for dinner, Amelia makes it easy for you by taking your order from one of the menus provided, organizing delivery. The setting is great and at any time animals can be wandering past. A heard of buffalo visited while we were there. Just made the whole experience more magical. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful three night stay at Drift Inn. The staff are all very friendly and accommodating and the grounds are perfect for relaxing between excursions. A nice oasis just a short distance from the city center and the falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameen, Frisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property with the kindest staff. Transportation was easily arranged. There is a pool on the property and many amenities. My kids loved it here. Our room was always clean. The breakfast was great. We had a lovely stay here. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Zenas

Traveled with partner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small piece of heaven in Vic Falls. Just on the edge of the bush. Beautiful property and gardens, with nice pool and the bar for resting after the tours. Vic Falls centre is 15-20min walk, Falls are 25-35min walk. Friendly staff and owner, home cooked breakfasts - would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Peaceful guest house

Two nights of relaxation after a three week overland trip. The guest house is really nice and well run. It is a little remote from the town centre, 20 minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vurain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and his team (especially Amelia) were wonderful hosts, very generous and attentive!!! I could not offer a stronger recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay there. Amelia was a wonderful host, kind and helpful, she made me feel right at home. I loved every aspect of this place. It is about 15 minute walk to downtown across nice neighborhoods, in the evening an elephant was across the road. Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023