Shearwater Explorers Village

3.0 star property
Comfortable spa lodge, walk to Victoria Falls National Park

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Aerial view
Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Spa
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  • Housekeeping
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  • Laundry
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Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Stand 1756, Victoria Falls
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevil's Pool3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls Field Museum5 min drive
  • AirportVictoria Falls (VFA)22 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Victoria Falls

Shearwater Explorers Village places you steps from Victoria Falls National Park and within a 20-minute stroll of Victoria Falls. Highlights at this lodge include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Explorer Bar and Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Victoria Falls lodge include Zambezi River and Devil's Pool.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 1 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket Livingstone - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Boma - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Explorers Village

Comfortable spa lodge, walk to Victoria Falls National Park
Shearwater Explorers Village offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Shearwater Explorers Village.

This 3-star Victoria Falls lodge is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shearwater Explorers Village offers 28 accommodations with a safe. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Explorer Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Shearwater Explorers Village offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shearwater Explorers Village?

As of 2 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Explorers Village on 18 Jul 2024 start from NZ$217.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shearwater Explorers Village. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Shearwater Explorers Village have a pool?

Shearwater Explorers Village has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Shearwater Explorers Village serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shearwater Explorers Village?

No, Shearwater Explorers Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Shearwater Explorers Village?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shearwater Explorers Village?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shearwater Explorers Village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for a quiet relaxing holiday. Easy access to attractions especially the Victoria Falls and other attractions in the area and surround.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are incredible!! Everyone is so kind and helpful. The food is excellent at the restaurant and the rooms are decorated beautifully. Beautiful pool and grounds. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!
Beautiful property, friendly and caring staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad hotel.
Nice hotel but unable to book drinks etc to room everything has to be paid straight away. Room has no fridge,also we had a bottle of our own wine we wanted drink in our room and staff would not loan me a corkscrew. The swimming pools were spotless and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures dont do it justice. Just beautiful! Lovely staff also.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for exploring
A fantastic base to explore Victoria Falls from. High quality facilities and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort for a visit to Victoria Falls and attraction in the surrounding area. Good breakfast. Local tour and transportation booking office. Friendly staff. Very few mosquitoes during daylight hours. Once in room, only had to contend with a few tiny ants and gnats. One downside is that there are no chairs or desk in the room to work on. They also could provide a few more hangers, than the 5 we had. Overall excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great staff. Very friendly and helpful. Only weird thing the WIFI when it came to payment was not working twice in the three days when I needed to pay the tab at the end of the day and they usually couldn’t make change when paying fill, even when using a $20.00 bill. Staff digging in their pockets for change. It was a wonderful place close to the falls. Rooms were very good wish they had a fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Beautiful place with a relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to the falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, despite the spiders! There is no TV or fridge, but I managed. The only difficulty I encountered was with the staff and being charged twice for a transfer. The hotel said it was a miscommunication but didn't seem to know the general rule whereby the hotel bears the cost of that. They tried to offload it to me. But ultimately relented. It left a sour taste. The breakfast was good. The pool is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chinye

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

FC

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

L.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hui

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall was good, but the food service is very slow. We had a tour to Chobe NP, we told the kitchen service that we needed to park breakfast before 7am, but we were waiting and waiting and could not get the food until after 7am. The eggs we had in the box was not cooked enough and one of our people was not feeling well after easing that eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. The room was very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the relaxed feel of this property. It was clean and had a resort feel in pool/bar area. This is not a Marriott type or Victoria Falls Hotel type of property but a good value for the money. Easy walking distance to bridge and other eating establishments.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Electra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the falls and other activities. They were really helpful at organising activities. Outlook from the rooms to the back of the neighbouring properties was unappealing. Not shown like this in the accomodation websites. 2 of each beverage item (tea and coffee) in the room for the cost of the room was very stingy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023