Protea Livingstone, LivingstoneProtea Livingstone in Livingstone, Zambia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 12 hotels we score in Livingstone. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $228 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Livingstone is a suburban hotel situated overlooking the upper Zambezi River. It caters to both business travellers and holidaymakers, offering a range of accommodation including twelve tree houses on stilts and two family rooms. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, an infinity pool, a spa, and a garden with a terrace. On-site dining includes a restaurant serving local and international dishes, alongside a bar and a sunset deck. Guests can access a business centre, free high-speed WiFi, and airport transportation services. While the rooms are comfortable, some guest feedback indicates the interiors are somewhat dated.What stands out

Views of the Zambezi River

On-site restaurant and bar

Swimming pool and spa facilities

Tree house accommodation options

Watch out for

Some rooms are dated

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