Reviews of Bayete Guest Lodge 4 stars
Manyika Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice and cozy accomodation- very friendly stagf
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Hi there, Thank you for your superb rating and review! We are glad to hear you had such an enjoyable stay with us. Safe travels, until next time, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe property is beautiful, traditional thatch cottages set in gorgeous gardens. My executive suite was roomy, comfortable, nicely decorated and clean. The real highlight for me was the staff, I left with several new friends. As a solo female, I was well looked after.
The location requires a taxi however it also means its very quiet and peaceful so i didn’t mind getting a taxi to town.
Hi Roza, Thank you for your exceptional rating and review! We are glad to hear you had such a comfortable stay. Our staff will be delighted to hear that they were able to make you feel right at home throughout your time with us! Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi Roza, Thank you for your exceptional rating and review! We are glad to hear you had such a comfortable stay. Our staff will be delighted to hear that they were able to make you feel right at home throughout your time with us! Thank you f… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewInviting pool in beautiful gardens. It is like being in a small oasis in the desert if you sit at the pool sipping drinks. Staff was fantastic to assist with selecting and booking activities. Good breakfast
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Hi Aletta, Thank you for your great rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable and relaxing stay with us! Safe travels, until next time, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewgood breakfast, family friendly, close to the falls and the city center - staff always happy to help booking a taxi etc...
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Hi Phillippe, Thank you for your very good rating and review! We are glad you had a comfortable and convenient stay with us! Safe travels, until next time, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting and surrounds
Hi Fay, Thank you for your very good rating and review! Safe travels, until next time, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful grounds, peaceful
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Hi Donna, Thank you for your great rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable start to your adventure! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSo clean and amazing rooms!! Felt like coming home after a long day. Great A/C too.
Hi Morgan, Thank you for your excellent rating and review! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBayete Lodge was a great stop for our trip to Zimbabwe and it's in a good location. All the staff were so polite, welcoming and helpful. The food was fantastic. Breakfast was opened earlier than scheduled on several mornings when guests had early pick ups and they vary the hot specials offered every other day which was nice. We also had dinner at the hotel which was very good. The rooms were very clean and spacious. Thoroughly recommend it.
No complaints at all
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your exceptional rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us. Our staff will be delighted to hear you were made to feel right at home throughout your time with us. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and for your kind recommendation. Safe travels, until next time, The Bayete Family
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your exceptional rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us. Our staff will be delighted to hear you were made to feel right at home throughout your time with us. We app… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBathroom and toilet open , no door . Toilet is a personal space , needs privacy.
Hi there, Thank you for your rating and feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed most aspects of your stay with us. We do understand that the more open plan layout of our rooms is not to everyone's taste and these aspects are up to personal preference. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi there, Thank you for your rating and feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed most aspects of your stay with us. We do understand that the more open plan layout of our rooms is not to everyone's taste and these aspects are up to per… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI needed a couple of days of pampered comfort after 10 days camping in the bush and Bayete provided that. I loved the tropical garden and swimming pool. My bed was enormous and comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was nice and big with a good shower although I was slightly disconcerted by the windows looking out to a back area with a tank. There was a blind you could pull down but these were the only windows providing natural light. There were no windows in the bedroom and not much room around the bed and limited space for clothes. There were tea & coffee making facilities. No TV but I didn’t mind. It was not really a room for hanging out in but the gardens were so lovely with sitting nooks that I was happy to relax outside. I had 2 excellent breakfasts and a good dinner. The staff were unfailingly polite, welcoming and helpful and provided excellent service.
Hi Kristine, Thank you for your excellent rating and review! We are so glad to hear you had such a fantastic stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Our staff will be delighted to hear that you were made to feel right at home throughout your time with us! Thank you fro choosing to stay with us. Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi Kristine, Thank you for your excellent rating and review! We are so glad to hear you had such a fantastic stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Our staff will be delighted to hear that you were made to … Show more
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAt first sight the Lodge looks a little basic, but I grew into it and found it very comfortable with everything that I wanted readily to hand. The room was pretty good with mosquito nets round the bed. The bathroom was ok but basic. The breakfast was very good, eggs cooked to order, good size portions. We ate there one night and it was fine but a bit overpriced. Staff were excellent
They charged 17USD per person for a pick up from the airport which is about double the local rate. They charged 3% on credit cards which is too high.
Hi Patrick, Thank you for your very good rating and review! We are glad you had a comfortable home away from home stay with us! Our staff will be delighted to hear they made you feel welcomed throughout your time with us. We do understand that prices in Vic Falls can be expensive for some travellers. We do what we can to ensure our prices are as affordable as possible while still being able to keep up with running costs. While we can arrange your bookings for transfers, we do not control the prices as these are booked through a trusted third party supplier. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi Patrick, Thank you for your very good rating and review! We are glad you had a comfortable home away from home stay with us! Our staff will be delighted to hear they made you feel welcomed throughout your time with us. We do understand t… Show more
Reviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe charm of the staff and the place itself is beyond. The moment you arrive all your woes and worries are forgotten. Neatly cured by a lovely staff and with a million details to discover this is the perfect place to recharge you batteries. Amazing garden and great restaurant!
Wifi Codes expire after 2 days which of course will happen at inconvenient times. Internet could be faster but that's a general issue of the area, not of this property alone.
Hi Johannes, Thank you for your excellent rating and review! We are glad you had a blissful stay and you left feeling recharged and relaxed. Our team make every effort to ensure you feel right at home and welcomed throughout your time with us. We are sorry you experienced issues with the wifi, we are looking into ways to improve connectivity throughout the property. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi Johannes, Thank you for your excellent rating and review! We are glad you had a blissful stay and you left feeling recharged and relaxed. Our team make every effort to ensure you feel right at home and welcomed throughout your time with … Show more
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewExcellent service from Plaxedis and Clive!!!
I would've liked the room to have a bathtub like in the advertisement.
Hi Thabiso, Thank you for your great rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable stay with us! Our team will be delighted to hear they were able to make you feel right at home. We are sorry you felt your room was missing a bath, while some of our rooms do have baths, not all of them do. We do make every effort to ensure you are aware of this. Our res team do try by all means to place you in a room with a bath, if requested, however this is subject to availability. We do apologise for any oversight on our part. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Hi Thabiso, Thank you for your great rating and review! We are glad you had such an enjoyable stay with us! Our team will be delighted to hear they were able to make you feel right at home. We are sorry you felt your room was missing a bath… Show more
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life! Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the lodge. The staff were outstanding—warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. The gardens and grounds were impeccably maintained, creating a picturesque setting. The meals were exceptional, the rooms were spacious and perfectly suited to our needs, and the lodge's location was conveniently close to all the attractions.
Hi Bismark, Thank you for your excellent rating and kind review! We are glad to hear you had such a comfortable and convenient stay with our staff making you feel right at home! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, until next time! The Bayete Family
Hi Bismark, Thank you for your excellent rating and kind review! We are glad to hear you had such a comfortable and convenient stay with our staff making you feel right at home! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the pl… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe breakfast was good
Hi Colin, ty for your excellent rating and review! We hope to have thevpleasure of hosting oyu again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything was perfect
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Hi Shane, thanks for your excellent rating and review! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Safe travels, The Bayete Family
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewHi Ketley, Thank you for your superb rating and review! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon. Safe travels, The Bayete Family