Palm River Hotel, Zimbabwe © Palm River Hotel

The Palm River Hôtel

Elegance on the riverbank

Country

Zimbabwe

Regions

Victoria Falls

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À vivre

Just 4 kilometres from Victoria Falls, Palm River Hotel occupies a privileged setting on the banks of the legendary Zambezi. Yet from the moment of arrival, the bustle fades away. Majestic indigenous trees envelop the grounds, the river flows peacefully, and only birdsong disturbs the silence. Here, nature takes its rightful place.

Inspired by Australian Queenslander architecture, Palm River Hotel combines contemporary elegance, natural materials and wide openings onto the landscape. Every space has been designed to let the light in, offer unobstructed views of the river and preserve a genuine sense of privacy.

The property is also committed to a responsible approach, favouring solar and hydroelectric power, careful water management, a recycling programme, and the preservation of wildlife and the cultural heritage of Victoria Falls. A philosophy that echoes our own vision of travel at Étendues Sauvages: discovering exceptional places while respecting the territories that host them.

Layout

Palm River Hotel offers 73 rooms and suites, spread across several buildings elegantly integrated into the garden bordering the Zambezi River.
The common areas are arranged around a spectacular 34-metre infinity pool, made up of a lap pool, an infinity-edge pool and a shallow area for families. The restaurant, outdoor bar, shaded terraces and outdoor lounges all benefit from the river's proximity. A spa, fitness room, boutique, meeting rooms and a free shuttle to Victoria Falls complete the facilities.

For your children

Palm River Hotel welcomes families. The Deluxe Suites, interconnecting rooms and the Palm River Villa are particularly well suited to stays with children. Part of the pool is specially designed for younger guests.

Rooms

Palm River Hotel offers several categories of accommodation: Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Executive Suites, Honeymoon Suites, Presidential Suite, Palm River Villa, as well as two accessible rooms. All feature a private balcony overlooking the gardens or the Zambezi, refined decor blending local materials with contemporary design, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a tea/coffee station, and a spacious bathroom. The suites offer additional living space, and the villa has its own private pool.

SPA

The Palm River Hotel spa overlooks the Zambezi and invites guests to linger in the serenity of its setting. Massages, aromatherapy treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures are offered in a soothing environment drawn directly from the surrounding nature.

Activities offered

The Palm River Hotel is an excellent base for exploring Victoria Falls. An excursion desk arranges visits to the falls, cruises on the Zambezi, helicopter flights, safaris, adventure activities and cultural experiences. On site, guests can enjoy the spa, the gym, a complimentary afternoon tea, a fine-dining restaurant, as well as the Riverside Dining Experience — a dinner under the stars on the riverbank, offered at an additional cost.
A free shuttle connects the hotel to Victoria Falls town several times a day.

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