The Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls offers a pleasant stay in Victoria Falls for those traveling for business or leisure. Victoria Falls International Airport is the closest major transportation option, approximately 21km away. The nearest airport is Victoria Falls International Airport, approximately 21km from the hotel. This hotel is located near many of Victoria Falls's attractions including The Bamba Tram, Shockwave Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting Adventures and Soper's Curios Snake Park. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Victoria Falls hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
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The location is excellent, as the place is very close to the town centre. OK supermarket is only a 5 minute walk, the Pick n Pay supermarket is a 10 minute walk and the Victoria Falls park entrance is a 20 minute walk. I stayed in a private room with fan and bathroom. There is a mosquito net surrounding the bed to keep out mosquitoes. I can access wifi from my room. Wifi speed is reasonable most of the time but may become slow in the evening when most of the guests are back. The electrical sockets in my room accept UK-style plugs with 3 square pins. There is a lively bar facing a nice swimming pool. While the bar is nice place to chill and meet people, the music from the bar may bother those who have rooms close to the bar. (The bar music ends late on Saturday nights) Overall, because of the affordable rates and good location, this place is good value for money as long as you don't mind some bar music in the evening.
The Hostel grounds themselves and the tent was very clean. We just did not realize that by booking a “double room” that it was actually a tent. The provided fan was nice and kept us cool in the evening and pool kept us clean during the day.
The location though is a bit outside of the town center though so you either need a car or to call a taxi to get anywhere.
The restaurant onsite was okay, but it wasn’t explained to us that occasionally they have a special BBQ and you can’t order anything else from the menu. If we knew that at the time, we would have stopped at the market and self catered.
But the staff was all lovely and helpful.