New Fairmount Hotel Mosi O Tunya Road, 10101 Livingstone, Zambia
#22 of 40 hotels in Livingstone
Guests' ChoiceBased on 426 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Dean
VietnamThe wifi is problematic and frustrating to disconnect all the time and will not automatically reconnect without logging in continuously.
It’s a quirky, large colonial building with plenty of charm and beautiful garden/swimming pool. The location is very convenient in town too. The staff is what makes this place special and the menu is exceptional. Nothing was too hard for the staff to support with and ensure you are taken care of.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Cyril
BotswanaOperating the WiFi voucher system was cumbersome.
Excellent location, attentive staff and clean spacious room. The generator was a plus during load shedding.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Almando
NetherlandsVeey nice staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Mphumuzi
GhanaIt was ok
Good and friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Cynthia
GermanyThe wifi with the voucher is a bit stressful and a lot of times not working
The rooms were nice
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Ntlantla
South AfricaNothing.
The accomodation is priced very well. The hotel also includes a restaurant with very nice food that’s priced well. The staff is the friendliest around the area and they make sure that you’re well equipped with activities to do around the area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Wayne
CanadaThere were some areas that needed a refresh but nothing terrible.
Staff were excellent, top notch service. The food was some of the best Indian food we have had in along time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Tomasz
PolandWi-Fi is a NIGHTMARE. Constantly flapping, with stupid authorization codes which expire every time you change the network. Ultra annoying.
Great location on the main street of the city. Spacious rooms, very outdated but clean and comfortable. Restaurant has an Indian menu which is delicious and prices are very fair. Breakfast is ok but not many healthy options. Staff is super friendly. What is surprising, they offer free shuttle from and to the border.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Elijah
BotswanaTV remote wasn't working and weak toilet tissue
Excellent location with good staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Christine
United KingdomThe staff couldn't have been more helpful. They really looked after us. Central location was great as we had easy access to the Livingstone museum and restaurants and only a short drive to Victoria Falls. It was very good value for money
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Kopano
South AfricaSame breakfast daily for my 7 days stay. The noise from people coming from the club.
The staff help. they go extra mile in trying to assist.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Tshweza
South AfricaThe beds are so uncomfortable, we booked a family room and all the beds had thin sponges that drop all the way to the base of the bed, making it feel like you're sleeping directly on the hard base of the bed. Our neighbours also complained about the same issue. Breakfast was delicious, actually all their meals are nice. They could introduce some variation though with the buffet breakfast. Eating exactly the same thing for 4 days was starting to get to me.
I was blown away by the service & hospitality provided by the staff. From the front desk staff, cleaners, and waitors. So friendly, you can tell they are well trained. I have to specifically mention Dwayne and Mrs Shaick (if I remember her name). Dwayne made us feel welcome from the first day and he constantly checked on us, same with the lady, she was readily available to resolve any issues like a pro. They could, however, take the evening chef to the same training, looks like he missed it - very arrogant. Food was nice, whatever one ordered from the menu was really nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Mervin
South AfricaBreakfast items can be improved.
Friendly, helpful staff and clean rooms. In the CBD and close to the history museum and craft market.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Andres
EstoniaThe nightclub is quite close. Can hear a lot of low frequency bass spreading at the property. And some drunken people behind the fence shouting.
Great location. Very helpful staff. Food is tasty and the property has everything one might need for the rest of the weekend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Owolabi
NigeriaThe food was delicious and offered great value for money. The staff was courteous and provided excellent service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Arouna
United StatesThe internet needs to be improved. The most complicated internet system. The big issue is the internet connection.
Central location, very big rooms, excellent breakfast, pick-up from the airport, and friendly staff. Most importantly my stay was comfortable thanks to the staff. Special thanks to Mr. Dwayne who also offers a free diner on the house. His hospitality was great and one of the many reasons I would recommend New Fairmount Hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Nosiphelo
South AfricaThe building can use a little renovation and the issue with the Wi-Fi was a little bit of an inconvenience.
The place is situated at the right location if you are not a local, I enjoyed the food and the room was what I had expected, the place is comfortable and the room had an air conditioner that made it worth it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Busisiwe
South AfricaToilet paper quality needs improvement, no toilet spray. Consider different colour for couches, dark brown is uninviting. Change the wifi voucher system, it’s outdated and an inconvenience as it requires one to keep on logging in each time you don’t use a phone for 2 minutes.
We got a room upgrade which was very much appreciated. Beds were comfortable and aircon working properly. Swimming pool also appreciated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Jaya
MalaysiaI ask for iron ..have yo wait at 07:00 am but still not coming..but I still consider for that..thank uou very much
The room is very good and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Tendayi
South AfricaThe breakfast options was an absolute mess. 2nd day was even worse, we had to wait for orders whilst the rest of the food got cold. Some options weren't on display eg bacon, baked beans 🤷🏿♀️ The pool was slimmy in some areas and the rod is coming loose on the right side( if you are standing in the pool facing room 410. The toilet paper didnt complement the rest of the hotel at all
Well, i enjoyed the free wifi 🤣🤣 Friendly staff all round Dinner was nice we had the alfredo pasta and oxtail Loved the shuttle ride back to the airport and late option checkout
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Ronnie
South AfricaOriginal
Old style and friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Hesiten
South AfricaThe small coffee cups at the breakfast table The cheap toilet paper in the room
The staff are the hotel's biggest asset. From check in until check out, we experienced a warm and pleasant atmosphere. They were not hesitant to answer our questions and were willing to go that extra mile to make our stay pleasurable. Dwayne was exceptional, and Florence and the rest of the restaurant staff were excellent. Also loved the big pool and the relaxing atmosphere under the pool umbrellas
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Neo
South AfricaSnail pace food prep.
Great location. Complimentary airport transfers. Complimentary late check-out. Arrival drinks on a hot weather day of Livingstone. Spacious rooms. Huge meal portions. Great hosts.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Mustafa
KazakhstanBreakfast quality can be improved better. For example they serve only instant coffee, however putting there a coffee machinery which makes cappuccino, espresso etc would be great.
Pleasant atmosphere, clean rooms and friendly staff. Location is in heart of Livingstone and it takes 5 minutes by taxi getting Victoria Falls.
Stayed in February 2024
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