Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar
2.0 star property

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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Overview of Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is HK$159
Price available on 2024/05/21

Check out the area

Map
12 West Drive, Victoria Falls
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls National Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevil's Pool3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls Bridge3 min drive
  • AirportVictoria Falls (VFA)20 min drive
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Room options

Masasa Rooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Dome Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Teak Rooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Desk chair
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Mopane Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Acacia Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 6 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 5 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Monkeys - 10 min walk
  • The Lookout Café - 4 min drive
  • Ocean Basket Livingstone - 12 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe - 2 min drive
  • The Boma - 5 min drive

About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Property highlights
A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar feature comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in the "Campsite" room type are required to bring their own tent and bedding. Tents, beds, and linens are not available for rent or purchase on-site.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Victoria Falls
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

As of 3 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar on 21 May 2024 start from HK$159.27, excluding 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 Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noemi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Love the food and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

zoie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes. We chose the hostel due to its location. We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were. Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten. We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good. The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning. But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly. The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5. However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form. Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Arlene Estelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at shoestring
We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inexpensive but every friendly and helpful. Superm
Stayed 1 night in May 2023