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Fawlty Towers Reviews

216s Musi o Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia

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88%Overall Rating

From 28 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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83%

A bit overrated, but certainly an okay place to stay. Location is great if you want to stray in town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Very friendly and attentive staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Kind stuff and well equiped kitchen. Convenient place, good enough except for wonky bunks.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


80%

A nice place to stay for a night

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • ttownsend88
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Despite suggestions that Fawlty Towers comes into the mid-range category, it barely merits this. A pleasant place to stay but facilities were much more akin to a budget establishment.


100%

This was one of the nicest hostels I have EVER stayed at! I would highly recommend it to anyone and I would certainly go back there. A cousin of ours actually LIVED at this place years ago and I can see why...it's great! We also met an older couple while staying here and although they're travel budget was much much higher than ours it was good to see that they were also staying here (and enjoyed the place as much as us) because the place is just that nice! totally spotless, gorgeous pool.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

The location was fantastic and there is a really beautiful property. The front staff is not very friendly but the security and cook are really warm people. However, I definitely felt like I got good value for money from my stay there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I stayed two nights and both were restful. The staff friendly and helpful. The bed comfortable and quality mosquito net. Enjoyed having a cup of tea with Miriam :) Yes, I would stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Right across street from shopping center. Just down the road from waterfalls. The courtyard and pool are great lounging areas. The breakfast was good and the staff helpful. I would highly recommend for your trip to victoria falls.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • aviatoradair
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


90%

Staff helpful and friendly

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Excellent location, beautiful setting around a pool and helpful staff. We really enjoyed staying here.

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 41+
  • (32 reviews)


90%

This was a great clean friendly place to stay. Easy access to the falls and several good places to eat. Not fancy, but clean and kept up well. We stayed with our 18 month old son and he had a great time. The rooms aren't huge so staying with a family could be tough depending on how much space you need/want. The pool was a great feature and really nice to use. It was also nice to have breakfast onsite. Made our mornings very relaxing. We would love to stay here again! Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Enjoyed my stay very much!! All the staff was friendly & helpful, especially Tim in the evenings

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

excellent services in a good location and good crew

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (23 reviews)


97%

Very nice hostel in downtown Livingstone with a free shuttle to the Victoria Falls!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


93%

The staff was very helpful: especially Mirriam and Tim were awesome! It was easy to get information about and arrangements for activities and all that. The omelettes were tasty, albeit a little on the expensive side. And we loved the cats!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I wish all hostels were like this. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

very good hostel, recommended.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • renebr001
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


87%

Far exceeded our expectations! Nicer than any we stayed at in Europe (by leaps and bounds!) and cheaper, too. The dorms were clean and comfortable (although they aren't kept locked, so bring a lock for the lockers, and be aware that larger locks won't fit). The kitchen was average for a hostel- not super clean or well equipped, but functional if you need it. Fantastic pool area! Internet is extra and you have to buy vouchers at the front desk, but sometimes their machine breaks so you can't :/

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (13 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at Fawlty Towers. I am sorry to hear that you had a problem with the dorm. We ask all guests to leave their key at Reception when they go out so dorm room doors can be kept locked. We also have 24 hour security at the Lodge who patrol the property at night for the safety of our guests. I'm sorry that you found the communal kitchen not to be clean. The kitchen is cleaned daily by our housekeepers, but sometimes guests don't leave the kitchen tidily when they have used it. We do ask all guests to clean what they have used after they have finished. We have had issues in the past with kitchen equipment being lost, which is why there might not have been enough equipment when you stayed. The kitchen has now been re-stocked with all necessary equipment. We have issues with the Internet when the network connection fails, unfortunately this is out of our control and we accept is as part of operating in Africa. Thank you again for your feedback, With kind regards Lucy Pollock General Manager

93%

Enjoyed my stay but some taxi cab drivers around the area are scammers!




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