Cresta Sprayview Hotel, LivingstoneCresta Sprayview Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 12 hotels we score in Livingstone. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $163 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cresta Sprayview Hotel is a three-star property situated on eight acres of landscaped grounds near the Victoria Falls National Park entrance. It sits close to the local business district and Zambezi River cruise departures. The hotel contains 65 rooms, including executive suites and family rooms, many of which look out onto the gardens. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, two restaurants, and two bars. There are also indoor meeting rooms available for up to 80 people. The property suits travellers looking for proximity to the falls, though some guests may find the interior decor feels dated.What stands out

Clean and spacious rooms

Attentive staff members

On-site shuttle service

Outdoor swimming pool

Watch out for

Dated interior decor

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