Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel, Livingstone Hotels

Name: Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel
Address: plot 214 217 area mosi o tunya road, Livingstone, Southern Province, 60095, Zambia

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Fast facts

Check in from	14:00
Check out by	10:00
Breakfast	Breakfast available.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children	Children are welcome at this hotel.

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Airport shuttle

Pool

Business centre

Garden

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Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Livingstone is home to Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel. Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maramba Cultural Museum and Victoria Falls Bridge. Hostel in Livingstone with an outdoor pool and a restaurantThis hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

Ratings and reviews

Cleanliness

3.4

Location

3.7

Service

3.6

Facilities

3.6

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Solo traveller

Comment: 3 Jul 2024

It was really nice. The staff were welcoming and friendly. And the place is clean. The only problem I had was when there was no electricity but other than that, really nice.

Comment: 10 Mar 2024

Stayed in: Mar 2024

When we arrived at the lodge, the staff at reception seemed didn't know I had an online booking and the room wasn't ready. Waited 45 minutes to enter the room after a long drive. There was no hot water because the hot water heater "geezer" was off. (Staff didn't advise us if this when we arrived). It was switched on and waited 30 minutes and only got luke warm water for our 2 day stay. I told staff and nothing was done until the last day. Ordered complimentary breakfast and it took 30 minutes and there were no other guests ordering. The staff were arguing with each other about work in front of us (My partner speaks Bemba). We arrived back at the lodge after 10 pm and the door and gate to park the car was locked. Fortunately a staff member appeared out of nowhere and let us in. There is no communication between staff and guests and I asked to speak with the manager but he/she was never there. Asked for the number to call the manager and the phone wasn't answered. Staff were rude and expect the quests to understand the rule by magic!

Comment: 19 Nov 2023

Stayed in: Nov 2023

Television (TV) and DSTV:
Despite booking a room that supposedly included DSTV, I was shocked to find it non-operational. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, I was told it hadn't been paid for. Unacceptable! Even after escalating the issue to the so-called manager on duty, no resolution was provided.
Internet Woes:
The promised free WIFI at Café Zambezi turned out to be a complete sham. The duty manager cited ongoing internet issues, but what's more infuriating is the lack of effort to address the problem during my entire 3-day stay. Unprofessional and inexcusable.
Bathroom Towel, Cleanliness, and Toiletries:
One dirty towel for the entire stay, with no option for a replacement, left me questioning the hygiene standards. The claim of free toiletries was a flat-out lie; all I got was a minuscule bar soap that barely lasted a day.
Housekeeping Oversight:
Don't expect your room to be cleaned unless you leave your key at the reception before 11 am – information conveniently omitted during check-in. Such lack of transparency is unacceptable.
Mosquito Menace:
Considering the malaria risk in the area, it's shocking that Café Zambezi doesn't provide insecticide or bother to spray the rooms. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes on your own.
Pool Problems:
I had hoped to enjoy the swimming pool, but the water looked more like a mud puddle than a refreshing oasis. This stark contrast to other properties in the area left me thoroughly disappointed.
Save yourself!

Comment: 9 Aug 2018

Stayed in: Aug 2018

The price was good for the 2 rooms we booked. It took awhile for them to find the second room with lots of prompting when we checked in. The room frankly was roughly finished with all the light switches on one wall opposite the bathroom,very illogical! The door would only shut if locked,the beds had very sharp metal corners on them which caught you every time you walked by. The bathroom was fine ,just remember to ask them to switch the geyser on ! The mattresses were from hell ,just 2 banged out foam mattresses on top of each other requiring some serious balancing to stay on on! Otherwise aircon was good and the room clean but in reality for a budget lodge putting one double bed into the room with a side table and bed light would be better. I've stayed in several lodges all over Zambia for the same price and have been far more impressed with the decor and comfort. The overall lodge and restaurant etc are great and service good with all staff members friendly and attentive. Overall its a nice well placed lodge

Comment: 23 Aug 2018

Stayed in: Aug 2018