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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

★★ 12 West Drive, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, ZW

7.8 guest rating· 23 reviews

About this hotel

Outdoor Pool and Bicycles Rental - Take a dip in the outdoor pool or explore the area on two wheels with bicycles available for rent.

On-Site Dining and Bar - Enjoy a delightful meal at the lodge's restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities - Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, luggage storage, and more. Plus, with a location near top attractions like Victoria Falls and Devil's Pool, adventure is just steps away.

Book your stay at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar now to experience comfort and convenience in Victoria Falls.

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Rooms & rates

Standard Shared Dormitory

Sleeps 1 · 5× Bunk bed

  • Shared outdoor bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area

Mopane Dorm

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · 3× Bunk bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area

Dome Tent

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area

Acacia Dorm

Sleeps 1 · 5× Bunk bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area

Masasa Rooms

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area

Teak Rooms

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Mosquito nets
  • Playground on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
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  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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12 West Drive, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, ZW

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.823 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location
Cleanliness6.9
Service8.4
Location8.4
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.7
Value for Money7.8

Great hostel with fun vibe. Great location

9.0

Great location - super close to town and about 20 mins walk to Vic Falls Lovely friendly staff Great chill out areas Lovely bar - I stayed midweek and pretty quiet in the evenings Food was decent, expensive but all of Vic Falls is Warm showers

Mattresses on beds could be better. Either really thin or a dip in the middle. Still slept fine though

Lozzatrontravels · GB · 2026-07-24

Beautiful place with good vibes.

10.0

The staff were so welcoming and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Although it was cold, the pool looked inviting and was clean. The music wasn’t too loud for those who slept in tents. Good music, good good and good people.

The aircon was not working in the family room.

Isobel · BW · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

Breakfast cost half as much as the room! No kitchen, very strange for a backpackerʻs. Wi-Fi was good, but it didn’t reach the dorm rooms, you have to go into the area open to the public. Loved the grounds and the location near the falls.

Cynthia · US · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

Ottima posizione, si possono raggiungere le cascate a piedi. Ambiente molto piacevole, piscina pulita, cibo buono

Eleonora Vendetta · IT · 2026-07-21

I was not there so long, so, "So long!"

6.0

Portions of food served were ample

My personal dorm provided no light, no shelves, no outlet for charging my phone that was operable ... and the only fries offered in the kitchen were not shoestrings ... also had several minor errors in meals ordered, the most significant being the cheese i had to scrape off my "ham"burger

Philip · US · 2026-07-20

generally it was fair.

6.0

the location is convenient the charge quite reasonable

noise on the day of my arrival. I later had they had a function, but the music was loud,

Norman · ZW · 2026-07-20

Good to know

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in is available.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

Pets

Service animals not allowed

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available