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Chrismar Hotel Livingstone

4.0 star property
A peaceful riverside retreat where travelers can enjoy international cuisine, unwind with spa treatments, and let daily stresses melt away

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Chrismar Hotel Livingstone offers a tranquil riverside escape with full breakfast and on-site shopping. Enjoy the swim-up bar, sauna, spa tub with body scrubs and massages. Two outdoor pools, free WiFi, dry cleaning, and babysitting services add convenience to your stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 1111 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2012
  • 346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Livingstone, Chrismar Hotel Livingstone is in the city centre and on a river. Maramba Cultural Museum and Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Victoria Falls Bridge and David Livingstone Statue. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Livingstone travel guide
Map
Plot 4035 Sichango Rd, Livingstone

What's nearby

  • A great way to get introduced to the Zambezi river and it's wildlife. We got really close to a lot of hippos and crocs. The boat offers a full bar so sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the beauty Africa has to offer.
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maramba Cultural Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livingstone Reptile Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum
    10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Devil's Pool
    11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shungu Pool Terrace
    10 min drive
  • The Boma
    16 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Waterfront
    7 min walk
  • The Lookout Café
    12 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    11 min drive

About this property

Chrismar Hotel Livingstone

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Victoria Falls
At Chrismar Hotel Livingstone, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a swim-up bar and shopping on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a facial, a massage or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A free cruise shuttle, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage and wedding services
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms include perks such as premium bedding and first-run films, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and rainfall showers
  • TVs with premium channels and first-run films
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Restaurant
  • Cattlemans Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (6,456 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa treatment rooms

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZMW 250 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZMW 75000 (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZMW 250 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chrismar Hotel Livingstone have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Chrismar Hotel Livingstone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Chrismar Hotel Livingstone provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ZMW 75000 one way applies.

Where is Chrismar Hotel Livingstone located?

This family-friendly Livingstone hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Maramba Cultural Museum. Railway Museum and Livingstone Reptile Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Chrismar Hotel Livingstone Reviews

6.6

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

margaret

When I made the reservation it was for Livingston MT I have asked for a refund. It is ridiculous that you are in Montana and show a place in Zambia?????
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand entrance - not much inside. Seats are full of insects.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Originally we were in the wrong room. Whirlpool was broken door didn’t lock. Management kept saying they were not told. No spray for mosquitoes. Nothing fixed during stay. They had food and tables but no restaurant. Definitely not a four star establishment. One towel for a family. This hotel is very close to Safari Park and the African Queen boat ride. It was very convenient to Victoria falls and other attractions. If the hotel had been run properly It would’ve been a truly stunning and uniquely African experience. The wildlife was literally right outside the property fence this could’ve been one of the finest hotels for visiting the falls and seeing the animals
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Rigmor

Disliked: Staff & service
Vennlig men sen eller manglende service (f.eks kunne ikke skifte lyspære på lampe for å gi lys på badet)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the closeness to the park the cleanliness and the setting around the compound ,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here before, 2 1/2 years ago. My family joined me this time and it was a great place to be together and as a base for excursions.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Jesse, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stayed there two years ago, and decided to stay there a night to revisit some memories. We had the same waitress and bartender as two years ago. That was really nice to see. The place kind of seems to be falling apart. Doesn’t seem like many people stay there or it could’ve been just the timing though. It is such a beautiful place. It just didn’t have the same feel to it as last time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

dh, Kentucky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Can't go by the pictures or the stars.

The hotel has not been kept up over time. The public areas and rooms are very dated. The rooms are not very clean and they made little to no effort to avoid insects in the rooms. Our room had gaps around the door where anything smaller than a rat could get in. Our room was infested with ants. Other than breakfast, other meals were at Cattleman's which is a restaurant next door. Food was good but took forever to get it. The hotel said free wifi. That was true, although that is only in the lobby. In addition, after the first two hours, their wifi was not connected to the internet. The only redeeming quality about this hotel were the people. The staff was very nice including the manager. She tried to make it right, but we ended up moving to another hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Adan, san diego, ca

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not walkable, everything is broken, weak internet

They were nice to let us check in early. The toilet didn’t work, called the front desk, a repair person came to fix it, the next morning and then the next didn’t work again. A guest should not have to deal with. This place has a bar in the middle of the pool. They have tried to hard to make it look “African” but it looks like Disney .

4/10 Poor

Tom, Maputo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was boring. the wifi did not reach beyond the reception area, big disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Steve, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel. Lovely setting.

Spent 7 days enjoying the area around Victoria Falls and this was a good base. It's near the falls with a national park on the doorstep and not too difficult to get a cab into Livingstone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Jan Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Aging but still good

This hotel is getting a bit rundown but the service and staff are really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Chicago, IL

Disliked: Staff & service

Far from town

Hotel facilities are nice but it is far from town and expensive/difficult to get taxis. Hotel staff capacity is low. They can only assist one person at a time, causing long wait times, and unwilling to make change (either providing smaller bills or converting currency). Check out was quite a long process. Internet is slow to non-existent when large conferences are at facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

family, from wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, friendly staff and close to attractio

The food was a let down....every thing was over fried.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel. Not that up to date. Breakfast not great, limited options. Pool was green. Hotel staff were slow.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I won't be going at this hotel

6/10 Okay

kajilo, Swindon. Uk

Liked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for

I didn't want a cheap bed and breakfast so thought a middle of the range hotel would do. Hotel is ok but at £150 a night only has one outdoor restaurant. Breakfast is good though staff should just let the guests get on with it. I got told I was using the wrong plate for my full English breakfast! Wifi is diabolical. A bit extra will get you a superior hotel like the David Livingstone which by the Zambezi itself.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall nice experience. Very friendly staff, quick to solve any problem. Food was good too and at reasonable prices. The rooms were cleaned on a daily basis but before going to bed it was necessary to make sure there were no dead bugs over it. Also there was a strong smell in the room, as if it was recently fumigated.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

could be better

we knew it wasn't the best place in town, but it wouldn't take much to improve. The bed was tiny, made much smaller by the mozzie net, water pressure was terrible, room was hideous, bottled water was expensive and the pool was dirty. It was much more expensive than an equivalent place at home but cheaper than many in Livingstone.

8/10 Good

Jesper, Uppsala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ett stenkast från Viktoriafallet

Mysigt och trevligt bungalowhotell som fyller alla behov till ett rimligt pris. Bra frukost med middag kan med fördel ätas på något av ställena vid zambesifloden.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel for good price

Leisure environment. Nice vicinity.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good property

Good location midway between town and the falls. Rooms are large. Some rooms are better than others from a location standpoint as some face the back of other units. Although each room has a small patio, there is no furniture on them making them unusable. They also need to supply towels for the pool. The restaurant is quite good and reasonably priced.

8/10 Good

Arthur, Lusaka

Liked: Staff & service

Improve on Standards

The stay was good,staff friendly,only the geaser was not switched on and we had to wait to get water heated,and the TV reception on most channels was hazey and not clear.There is a need to improve on the TV entertainment.Noticed rooms and surrounding ares need constant inspection and more efforts to cleaning properly,also bath requirements MUST always be refreshed.

4/10 Poor

delia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money - sadly disaapointing

I misconnected on my flight to Livingstone and I ended up stuck in Lusaka, instead of arriving at Livingstone. I called the hotel at 5 p.m., let them know I was stuck in Lusaka and would not arrive until the next day. When I arrived the next day, they told me that I had to pay for the night anyway because they have to be notified 7 days in advance if you are not going to be there as scheduled. To me this is a stipulation meant to take your money. I arrived there at 10:30 on Thursday morning and they told me that I couldn't check in because checkin starts at two and the hotel was full from the night before because they had a lot of guests. I was dumbfounded. After two room switches, I ended up in room which was in front of the pool and right next to the outdoor kitchen. In the morning, I was awoken by staff noisily banging pots and talkiing loudly. My other issue is that they begin to serve breakfast at 7 a.m. I was leaving to go to Chobe National park and I had to leave before 7 a.m. The hotel that I stayed in in another part of africa served breakfast at 6:00 a.m., so everyone who had to leave early was able to eat something before leaving. When I went to the dining room at 6:30 a.m. they told me that nothing would be ready before 7 a.m. and handed me some cereal to eat. When I came into the room on Friday afternoon, it had been cleaned, but there was a dead fly sitting on the side of the bathtub, I was grossed out.

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

It has all the bits but the glue is missing!

This hotel has all the things you expect of a good hotel but for some reason it does not come together as a good hotel. When things don't work when you arrive you wonder what is the quality control like? The staff were friendly and helpful and the activities centre staff were very helpful in getting the adventures sorted.