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Reviews of Shearwater's Explorers Village

Adam Stander Dr, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

#25 of 41 hotels in Victoria Falls

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Review score

Based on 541 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were upgraded free of cost

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was simply beautiful

    The staff very friendly, attentive and helpful, the amenities and also activities can be organised by the facilities as they own them. great location at end of town but in town

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The noise from helicopters all day long destroying the peace. Its right under the flight path.

    The rooms are clean and modern and cool with thatch. Well spaced out. The pool and entertainment area are great apart from the noise from helicopters all day long destroying the peace. The location is very good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Our adventurers were fabulous , with accommodation and staff excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar service could have been quicker.

    Unlimited choice. Eggs cooked to my liking. Staff were happy friendly and obliging. Prepared to help and advise when asked.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all!

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was great very close to restaurants and markets. Room had good WiFi and breakfast was nice! Would stay again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    7.0
    Happy with staff and facility, disappointed and very concerned about excessive water use.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excessive use of water on the landscape. Despite the nearby river, the area has and will continue to experience severe drought affecting your staff, other residents, and wildlife. I watched your garden team run hoses for hours not just soaking the grasses but also "rinsing" the stone pathways. We all have a responsibility to minimize use of resources. I am happy to help. I have an environmental NGO. We work completely free of charge and are happy to help you formulate a plan. Thank you for your consideration. Catherine +27 79 891 6635

    Convenient location and pleasant staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the drink you receive at reception when you check in

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Perfect and you can't beat the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very much geared for large overseas travel groups, but this didn't interfere with solo travelers like ourselves. It was lovely to see how well the tourists are looked after. Just took a bit of getting used to being with these large groups all the time in the common areas.

    The place was incredibly efficient. There was never a guest left unattended, a cushion or chair that wasn't put back in place immediately after use etc. Food was good and staff just amazing. Whole place was clean and they paid special attention to spraying the rooms and pulling down the mosiquito nets over the beds each early evening. Gardens and general outdoor area absolutely perfectly attended to. Elephants strolling along the fence that borders the Village is an added bonus.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    Although a bit pricey, a very comfortable and relaxed property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room needed some basic maintenance

    This resort is very comfortable. The staff and the food are exemplary. Special shout out to Etou (sp?), a hard–working woman in the dining room, for her energy and enthusiasm to serve. The Oxtail stew was to live for!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Very convienent for the falls and village on foot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room (80) was on the edge and it was very noisy on the Saturday night and only went quiet at 3.00 am.

    It was very good but sometimes not very hot. The rooms where very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Huge number of rooms in a very small space.

    Clean and convenient

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    A hearty African experience in Victoria Falls
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    Warm and welcoming, friendly staff. Very central. Easy walk to the falls. Great food. The oxtail was very, very good. The general ambience was cosy, peaceful and very pleasant

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place. Good pool and staff were friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Explorer's village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The value for money, the location and friendliness of staff. The garden is beautiful and the accommodation has everything you need for a short stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price they charge, at least a fridge in the room. Stayed 5 nights and breakfast exactly the same everyday. Expensive shared transfers from/to airport. If you are 2 persons , you can get a taxi much cheaper $30 than their shuttle @$23 per person. Charging 3 pct for credit card payment. Other restaurants outside don’t have surcharge

    Best location in town near falls and bars and restaurants. Excellent and friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    What realy nice setup with Friendly Staff.

    Everything was Good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Marvellous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean Good loc Excellent staff Nice pool And good food

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Overall Experience Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not clean, hair all around in the bath room.

    The soft couches and swimming pool

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property location is a walking distance to the Vic Falls.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff is extremely kind.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely return to Shearwater
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Great secure and safe facility , superior food and service, warm friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel in Victoria Falls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only point I could raise is about the menu for lunch and dinner. A wider menu would help if you stay in the hotel for more than 2 days.

    The hotel position is perfect to visit the Victoria falls walking. The hotel is really nice and the swimming pool is well kept

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    7.0
    Close to falls but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge was quite pricey compared to what you get on the Zambian side, as was their food all in USD. We traveled as a family and booked two rooms, but they didn’t bother to give us connecting rooms. Both our rooms connected to strangers, who we could hear through the connecting door. They only cleaned one of our rooms and did turndowns in only one room, claiming an unknown (to us at least) person told them in the morning (when we were at the falls) not to clean. The falls were more expensive than on the Zambian side as well. Also got connecting rooms on the Zambian lodge we stayed at, without proper cleaning and turn-down snacks).

    The lodge was within walking distance from the falls and you could hear the thunder and see the spray in the distance if you looked over the wall. Check-in was seamless and the lady at the activity booking office was excellent with great advice. The breakfast was really good, and the lady at the breakfast service very efficient. The lodge however was peaceful and quiet at night. And there was the cutest little frog that lived on top of the room number.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shuttle service

    Nice location and great staff and service.

    Stayed in April 2025

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