Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, LivingstoneVictoria Falls Rainbow Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 12 hotels we score in Livingstone. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $140 a night (cached, not a live quote).Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel is a three-star property in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It sits 500 metres from the town centre and 2 kilometres from the falls. The 88 rooms feature Moorish architecture and private bathrooms. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool and access gardens or the on-site restaurant, which serves African cuisine. The hotel provides free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas. It suits travellers seeking central access to local amenities and easy transport to the falls. While the rooms are modern, this is a mid-range establishment rather than a luxury five-star hotel.What stands out

Central location near town centre

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site African restaurant

Free secure parking

Watch out for

Three-star rating

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Royal Livngstne Victra Falls Hotel Anatara, Livingstone: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel Anantara sits on the banks of the Zambezi River within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.