The breakfasts were average to say the least. Not sure if it's a country thing but the salt was less in absolutely everything. Rooms are very small. Even our family room hardly any space to move around so bare that in mind. Any transfers and taxis and overpriced ridiculously!!! Be prepared! Seriously, you not ready for the cost to travel.

Neat and tidy. Animals all around. Food fairly priced. Drinks are not worth it. Overpriced. Staff are friendly and always willing to assist. A great welcome we had which made us feel happy and calm. Access to falls is free.

Stayed in March 2024

Swimming pool area really needs update. Towels are disastrously old (with holes) and normally absent, wait time over 30 min to get one. Pool interior is some blue ‘paint’ that bleeds on the feet.

1. Location, location, location - minutes from Victoria falls 2. well designed rooms 3. Animals roaming the grounds 4. Great breakfast and reasonable choice at pool restaurant

Stayed in March 2024

Dirty sheets, very slow response time from the workers, no air freshener in the wc, tv with no channels

The animals, the view, the pool, access to the Victoria falls

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Good

Stayed in October 2023

nothing

Breakfast was excellent, location was fantastic

Stayed in October 2023

Struggled to get adaptor to charge my phone was frustrating. Mosquitoes in the room wish they provided repellents in the room

Beautiful colourful flexible hired facilities to watch Rugby world cup. Enjoyed my stay. Meters away from border. Free entrance to Vic falls Lost my keys n was replaced at no cost

Stayed in October 2023

The pace they work at is very slow

Location and friendly staff

Stayed in October 2023

None at the moment

I loved the ambiance! Waking up to Zebras outside was my highlight. The free access to Vic Falls also a bonus. Very friendly staff, went out of their way to answer all my questions and make me feel welcome!

Stayed in September 2023

Rooms and beds were small.

Friendly, helpful staff. A lot of really exciting outings. The helicopter ride was fantastic.

Stayed in September 2023

There are a few recommendations I’d like to share. The hotel’s airport transfer service is exceptionally expensive, ( 4 times the price we found in Google) and you can find more budget-friendly options outside. Similarly, you can often find cheaper tour options elsewhere for the same experiences offered by the hotel. I suggest requesting room disinfection as there were quite a few mosquitoes. After disinfection, it was much more comfortable. The main issue was the early checkout at 11:00 AM, and the front desk was not accommodating when we asked for a later checkout, at least by 2:00 PM. They claimed the hotel was fully booked, but after showing available rooms online, they reluctantly agreed to extend our checkout until 1:00 PM. This was an unpleasant moment after staying with them for five nights.

Avani is undeniably a stunning hotel, boasting beautiful decor and meticulously maintained gardens where you can spot zebras, antelopes, and even giraffes. The pool provides a tranquil oasis after a tiring day of visiting the falls. The rooms are beautifully decorated and well-equipped with excellent amenities. The hotel’s prime location right at the entrance of the falls is definitely a plus. The breakfast offers a great variety, although I’d recommend expanding the selection of fresh fruits and serving fresh juices instead of boxed ones.

Stayed in September 2023

Too many mosquitoes, room slightly small, shower could be better, rooms are abit cramped…etc

Airiness, green vegetation, close proximity to falls, good breakfast…etc

Stayed in August 2023

Mosquitos

Convenient and loved the animals

Stayed in August 2023

Rooms a little basic. Check-in and check-out very hectic

Fantastic location. Excellent activities.

Stayed in August 2023

There was a huge congress/ meeting going on when we arrived with hundreds of participants in the lodge with part of the facilities dedicated to them only. Loud music and entertainments which really disturbed in my opinion the quietness of the place. Or at least what I was expecting. It is over priced for what your get Rooms are small.

Location is great to access the Waterfalls. Animals are going around the property Dinner ( buffet ) was pretty good and breakfast was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in August 2023

Whilst our stay was great - value for money wise we would not stay again. The rooms are not huge and apart from location and staff, there is nothing that warrants the very high price tag in relation to other places we have stayed. Most frustrating thing was that they have an activities desk and a list of activities and prices are available prior so (unlike normal) we didn't research in very much detail. Upon arrival we were so very disappointed to find that the prices were wrong by quite a bit (different season prices and added transfer costs), almost all activities are only available in the morning so if limited number of nights stay it limits the activities you can do and the whitewater rafting didn't state that during the month we visited age restrictions applied (we knew the rafting was varied for the river conditions but no mention of age). The Boma dinner only runs on certain nights so we missed that and the only trip we did take via the desk was late. After much stress and disappointment after looking forward to an action packed stay we managed to source our own activities and had a great stay but paying so much for the Avani I felt a bit annoyed just at the lack of relevant information. Can definitely recommend https://www.shockwavevictoriafalls.com/ for rafting - such a fabulous company and trip and for any travels and other activities some brilliant service from https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298089-d15224113-Reviews-Matmeja_Transfers_and_Tours-Livingstone_Southern_Province.html for everything we needed

Amazing Location to walk to the falls and staff brilliant Nice pool (cold!) and lovely food

Stayed in July 2023

Dinner takes a bit of long time to deliver

Location is good

Stayed in May 2023

The pool paint could be renewed, as it stains feet and hands.

From start to finish we were impressed. Kind staff, delicious breakfast buffet, proximity to Victoria Falls (with free entrance), Boma dinner opportunities and of course the Wild life (mainly Zebras and giraffes) roaming around. Wow-effect guaranteed.

Stayed in May 2023

The location was fantastic right by the Falls but because of that, the noise from the Helicopters all day was a bit annoying.

location was the best

Stayed in May 2023

Family had to split rooms so we had to pay for an additional room with no discount. Only 2 per room which was ok but why have to pay full price for another room. I was in the hotel industry for 30 years and this hotel did not accommodate our request for lower rate!! :(

The location is fantastic! Rooms were great and everyone was very friendly

Stayed in May 2023

1. The water in the shower was too hot. The taps are cumbersome to adjust the water temperature. You need to upgrade to a regulator type faucet. 2. There’s no exhaust fan in the bathroom. The excessive steam can be suffocating. 3. The door key card needs to be upgraded to a more modern ‘tap mechanism’. The current key card doesn’t work often. One has to walk to the reception to reset it. And if there are more than one key cards for the room, the system resets all of the cards for that room, thus locking out the other person. This happened several times during my stay. It can be very annoying and irritating.

Location was great. Surroundings were fantastic. The restaurant and breakfast arrangements were superb. Proximity to the Falls is the highlight of the resort.

Stayed in April 2023

Wanted more money for coffee at breakfast. very expensive for what you get. There where no lights at night outside, and no light at the room.

staff was very nice, and very welcoming. Animals were around.

Stayed in May 2023

At the restaurant we had to wait very long that the staff came along to ask what we would like to order. Here the staff was not so attentive. And the food was not so good for such a good expensive resort.

The breakfast was very good and such a variety! But I missed almond milk or lacto free milk. And the staff was so friendly!

Stayed in April 2023

just a couple little things when we arrived regarding the room but was soon sorted out.

very good breakfast with an exceptional outlook poolside. complete menu of foods available and great friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2023

overpriced and the dinner was a disaster. 1-30 minutes for food to arrive and wasn’t cooked correctly. We ate at the Livingstone too and was unbelievable setting but food very average. Avani you can see there is a lack of maintenance

position

Stayed in January 2023