Reviews of Shoestrings Backpackers

03 May 2012 Jay would recommend this property

Liked: The bar was great. That and the staff were pretty friendly and helpful as well. I liked how many locals come to the bar, it's a nice way to meet people and experience Victoria Falls properly.

Disliked: The cleanliness could be better, but afterall, this is Africa, and it is a hostel. If you're looking for a sterile setting, this may not be the place for you.

17 March 2012 Tim would recommend this property

Liked: Patrick was really helpful

Disliked: Tim left no negative feedback.

06 February 2012

Liked: Good Bar

Disliked: Dirty, Bugs and so on...

06 January 2012 andrea would recommend this property

Liked: From the moment you walk into this haven, you feel at home. At reception / bar I was able to cool down with a slush puppy, and then ushered through to my stunning room by the friendly staff. I stayed in dorms, private and did camping. Very reasonable prices and all facilities were clean and top notch. The cleaning staff go out of their way to help with anything. The location is absolutely perfect, a block from supermarket and camp grounds and the centre. In the gardens is a beaty spa, where you can have massage and manicures etc. I had my hair plaited like u do in Ibiza for only $10. At night, the place becomes alive, and there is not one night that went by that I didnt smile or laugh. The giant swimming pool right next to the bar is fantastic. You can float in the water at night, like the red sea, and look at the stars. Sigh.... heaven found. I returned the following weekend for new years weekend and did camping. I unfortunately broke my leg, and that was no problem. My every need was attended to by every staff member - from helping me to the bathroom, to changing my flights, arranging transfers, bringing me food. I honestly had more fun in the camp site! If there is one thing you have to do on your visit to Vic Falls, that is try the restaurant. The food is amazing. For only $8 I enjoyed a chicken stir-fry, that was enought to last two meals. Excellent value and giant portions. Other dining venues in town are apparently below standard. Eat here, you wont regret it. I loved everything about this place.

Disliked: Well, hard to say anything I didnt like. The bar closed at 12:00, so that wasnt always nice. Its the only nighttime venue in town. so the idea is to wind things down and it works well.

11 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Staffs are kind.

Disliked: Not clean.

29 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good location, very helpful staff, excellent food and lovely garden.

Disliked: Music far too loud every night, room and toilets/showers dirty and didnt always work.

18 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Clean, nice bar, cool hut rooms in the garden. 24hr security.

Disliked: Nothing.

28 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the bar & food

Disliked: the bathroom, not really good for taking a shower

05 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Fun place to meet people

Disliked: Unconfortable rooms

20 April 2011

Liked: nice vibe

Disliked: the room we were staying in was dark, no bathroom door and the entire wall of the bathroom was mouldy - not a healthy environment

29 March 2011 Amanda would recommend this property

Liked: It had a really good party atmosphere and the staff were really helpful with organizing activities and day trips. The food is nice especially the pizza :)

Disliked: The beds are not the best as the mattresses are so thin.

17 March 2011 Simon would recommend this property

Liked: Ideal central location in Vic falls with a great bar. The Food from the Blue Babbon was well priced and well made and the on site massuer was a bonus. Also the bar was used by locals not just backpackers always an advantage.

Disliked: nothing to dislike

11 March 2011

Liked: good location and nice pool

Disliked: lots of cockroaches in rooms

24 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nightlife and fascilities were excellent.

Disliked: Mattress was very thin and uncomfortable.

05 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great atmosphere, friendly people, and great parties!!! Always full of people, friendly and awesome!

Disliked: Nothing!!!

08 December 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: A lot of character, with a good mix of guests and regular live entertainment.

Disliked: Wasn't particularly clean and the roof of our room leaked when it rained.

14 November 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: On-site activity booking centre and even masseuses to relax the rafting-weary bodies. Great atmosphere in the bar and the rooms managed to somehow remain quiet even during the rain dance party. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 October 2010 Georges would recommend this property

Liked: THE SITE; NICE PLACES IN THE SHADEAND THE FACT THAT THE ROOM WAS ON THE BACK SIDE

Disliked: THE MUSIC IN THE EVENING WAS MUCH TOO LOUD AND THIS MADE CONVERSATION ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE sO YOU CAN MEET PEOPLE; BUT ITS HARD TO HEAR THEM AN D THIS IS HARMFUL TO YOUR VOICE AND ESPECIALLY TO THE EARS OF YOUR EMPOYEES THERE

06 October 2010

Liked: cheap

Disliked: music until midnight every night. Insects in the kitchen and the room, mosquitoes in the bathroom

06 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cleanliness not great, but probably at the level expected for the country and the price paid. Staff were great, and good facilities (bar, pizza, etc.) were good.

Disliked: Rooms a bit dark with some cleanliness issues.

27 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I liked the friendly atmosphere. I also liked that the location was central to town

Disliked: I think this hostel needs to be more private. I was traveling with a group of seven American girls and the men there went crazy. We didn't like that just anyone could come in. These men really bothered us. We wish the hostel was a little more secure; hopefully keeping these kind of people out.

10 September 2010 Andrew would recommend this property

Liked: Good atmosphere and close to the action!

Disliked: Lots of people use the bar at night, so make sure you keep your stuff locked up!

02 August 2010 Jason would recommend this property

Liked: the place was comfortable and friendly.

Disliked: nothing

24 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: good staff, fun place

Disliked: people waiting outside to sell stuff to shoestrings visitors

14 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: atmosphere

Disliked: toilette