Luxury hotels in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is home to 2 of the highest-rated luxury hotels in the Luxury Intel index, spanning 1 brands — Anantara — with an average score of 5.3 out of 10. Rates range from $504 to $1,629 per night.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · ZIMBABWE
Category leaders
Value
8.9
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
Service
8.6
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
Rooms
8.5
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
Location
8.3
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
Ambiance
7.4
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
Food
5.4
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Anantara
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best luxury hotels in Zimbabwe?
Two luxury properties anchor Zimbabwe, both in Matabeleland North near Victoria Falls. Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel scores 8.2/10 and is the most polished luxury stay in Victoria Falls, with service and setting that outperform the better-known Victoria Falls Hotel — a strong pick for honeymoons and milestone trips. Royal Livingstone Hotel scores 2.6/10; the colonial setting and wildlife are extraordinary, but service and food don't match the price.
What is the cheapest luxury hotel in Zimbabwe?
Royal Livingstone Hotel in Matabeleland North is Zimbabwe's cheapest luxury option, with rates from $504 per night. The setting is one of Africa's most extraordinary — colonial grandeur, wild animals at your door, and private access to Victoria Falls — but service and food quality don't consistently match the luxury price tag. Book it for the location and wildlife, request a renovated room, and temper expectations on the restaurant.
What is the most expensive luxury hotel in Zimbabwe?
Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel in Matabeleland North tops Zimbabwe's pricing at up to $1,629 per night. It's the most polished luxury stay in Victoria Falls, with service and setting that quietly outperform the better-known Victoria Falls Hotel. The trade-off is a 15-minute drive into town, which buys silence in return. It's an easy recommendation for honeymoons and milestone trips.
When is the best time to visit luxury hotels in Zimbabwe?
February is the cheapest month to book luxury hotels in Zimbabwe, falling in the green rainy season when Victoria Falls runs at peak flow but afternoon thunderstorms and humidity are common. For the best balance of weather and wildlife viewing, aim for the dry season from May to October — May and June deliver full falls with cooler, clearer days, while August to October is prime safari season but also the peak-price window.
Which luxury hotel brands operate in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe's luxury market is effectively a single-brand market: Anantara operates both luxury properties tracked here — Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel and Royal Livingstone Hotel, both in Matabeleland North near Victoria Falls. There is no second international luxury brand with a presence in the country at this level.
How much does a luxury hotel in Zimbabwe cost?
Luxury hotels in Zimbabwe range from $504 to $1,629 per night, with a median rate of $728. The entry point is Royal Livingstone Hotel at $504; the ceiling is Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel at $1,629. Both sit in Matabeleland North near Victoria Falls, so the price spread reflects property quality and service rather than location.
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