Chrismar Hotel Livingstone offers a tranquil riverside escape with full breakfast and on-site shopping. Enjoy the swim-up bar, sauna, spa tub with body scrubs and massages. Two outdoor pools, free WiFi, dry cleaning, and babysitting services add convenience to your stay.
Located in Livingstone, Chrismar Hotel Livingstone is in the city center and on a river. Maramba Cultural Museum and Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Victoria Falls Bridge and David Livingstone Statue. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Livingstone travel guide
Plot 4035 Sichango Rd, Livingstone
What's nearby
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Maramba Cultural Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Livingstone Reptile Park
4 min drive - 2.3 km
Victoria Falls Field Museum
10 min drive - 9.2 km
Devil's Pool
11 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Livingstone (LVI)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Shungu Pool Terrace
10 min drive
The Boma
16 min drive
Victoria Falls Waterfront
7 min walk
The Lookout Café
12 min drive
The Three Monkeys
11 min drive
About this property
Chrismar Hotel Livingstone
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Victoria Falls
At Chrismar Hotel Livingstone, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a facial, a massage, or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Free self parking and extended parking
A free cruise shuttle, RV/bus/truck parking, and babysitting (surcharge)
Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage, and wedding services
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Memory foam beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free cruise terminal shuttle
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free extended parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A swim-up bar
Restaurants on site
Brasserie Restaurant
Cattlemans Grill
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Conference center (6,456 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 floor
30 buildings
Built in 2005
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
First-run movies
TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZMW 250 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZMW 75000 (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: ZMW 250 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
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Chrismar Hotel Livingstone
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chrismar Hotel Livingstone have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Chrismar Hotel Livingstone pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Chrismar Hotel Livingstone provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ZMW 75000 one way applies.
Where is Chrismar Hotel Livingstone located?
This family-friendly Livingstone hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Maramba Cultural Museum. Railway Museum and Livingstone Reptile Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Chrismar Hotel Livingstone Reviews
6.6
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7.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 70 reviews
10 - Excellent
5
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 70 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 70 reviews
6 - Okay
22
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 70 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
margaret
2024/7/5
When I made the reservation it was for Livingston MT I have asked for a refund. It is ridiculous that you are in Montana and show a place in Zambia?????
Originally we were in the wrong room. Whirlpool was broken door didn’t lock. Management kept saying they were not told. No spray for mosquitoes. Nothing fixed during stay. They had food and tables but no restaurant. Definitely not a four star establishment. One towel for a family. This hotel is very close to Safari Park and the African Queen boat ride. It was very convenient to Victoria falls and other attractions. If the hotel had been run properly It would’ve been a truly stunning and uniquely African experience. The wildlife was literally right outside the property fence this could’ve been one of the finest hotels for visiting the falls and seeing the animals
Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Rigmor
2025/7/9
Disliked: Staff & service
Vennlig men sen eller manglende service (f.eks kunne ikke skifte lyspære på lampe for å gi lys på badet)
I stayed here before, 2 1/2 years ago. My family joined me this time and it was a great place to be together and as a base for excursions.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Jesse, Minneapolis
2018/8/28
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stayed there two years ago, and decided to stay there a night to revisit some memories. We had the same waitress and bartender as two years ago. That was really nice to see. The place kind of seems to be falling apart. Doesn’t seem like many people stay there or it could’ve been just the timing though. It is such a beautiful place. It just didn’t have the same feel to it as last time.
The hotel has not been kept up over time. The public areas and rooms are very dated. The rooms are not very clean and they made little to no effort to avoid insects in the rooms. Our room had gaps around the door where anything smaller than a rat could get in. Our room was infested with ants. Other than breakfast, other meals were at Cattleman's which is a restaurant next door. Food was good but took forever to get it. The hotel said free wifi. That was true, although that is only in the lobby. In addition, after the first two hours, their wifi was not connected to the internet. The only redeeming quality about this hotel were the people. The staff was very nice including the manager. She tried to make it right, but we ended up moving to another hotel.
They were nice to let us check in early.
The toilet didn’t work, called the front desk, a repair person came to fix it, the next morning and then the next didn’t work again. A guest should not have to deal with.
This place has a bar in the middle of the pool.
They have tried to hard to make it look “African” but it looks like Disney .
Spent 7 days enjoying the area around Victoria Falls and this was a good base. It's near the falls with a national park on the doorstep and not too difficult to get a cab into Livingstone.
Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
8/10 Good
Jan Louis
2017/7/16
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Aging but still good
This hotel is getting a bit rundown but the service and staff are really good.
Jan Louis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
6/10 Okay
Nicole, Chicago, IL
2017/7/6
Disliked: Staff & service
Far from town
Hotel facilities are nice but it is far from town and expensive/difficult to get taxis. Hotel staff capacity is low. They can only assist one person at a time, causing long wait times, and unwilling to make change (either providing smaller bills or converting currency). Check out was quite a long process. Internet is slow to non-existent when large conferences are at facility.
I didn't want a cheap bed and breakfast so thought a middle of the range hotel would do. Hotel is ok but at £150 a night only has one outdoor restaurant. Breakfast is good though staff should just let the guests get on with it. I got told I was using the wrong plate for my full English breakfast! Wifi is diabolical. A bit extra will get you a superior hotel like the David Livingstone which by the Zambezi itself.
kajilo
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2015/4/7
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall nice experience. Very friendly staff, quick to solve any problem. Food was good too and at reasonable prices. The rooms were cleaned on a daily basis but before going to bed it was necessary to make sure there were no dead bugs over it. Also there was a strong smell in the room, as if it was recently fumigated.
we knew it wasn't the best place in town, but it wouldn't take much to improve. The bed was tiny, made much smaller by the mozzie net, water pressure was terrible, room was hideous, bottled water was expensive and the pool was dirty. It was much more expensive than an equivalent place at home but cheaper than many in Livingstone.
Mysigt och trevligt bungalowhotell som fyller alla behov till ett rimligt pris. Bra frukost med middag kan med fördel ätas på något av ställena vid zambesifloden.
Good location midway between town and the falls. Rooms are large. Some rooms are better than others from a location standpoint as some face the back of other units. Although each room has a small patio, there is no furniture on them making them unusable. They also need to supply towels for the pool. The restaurant is quite good and reasonably priced.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Arthur, Lusaka
2015/1/12
Liked: Staff & service
Improve on Standards
The stay was good,staff friendly,only the geaser was not switched on and we had to wait to get water heated,and the TV reception on most channels was hazey and not clear.There is a need to improve on the TV entertainment.Noticed rooms and surrounding ares need constant inspection and more efforts to cleaning properly,also bath requirements MUST always be refreshed.
I misconnected on my flight to Livingstone and I ended up stuck in Lusaka, instead of arriving at Livingstone. I called the hotel at 5 p.m., let them know I was stuck in Lusaka and would not arrive until the next day. When I arrived the next day, they told me that I had to pay for the night anyway because they have to be notified 7 days in advance if you are not going to be there as scheduled. To me this is a stipulation meant to take your money. I arrived there at 10:30 on Thursday morning and they told me that I couldn't check in because checkin starts at two and the hotel was full from the night before because they had a lot of guests. I was dumbfounded. After two room switches, I ended up in room which was in front of the pool and right next to the outdoor kitchen. In the morning, I was awoken by staff noisily banging pots and talkiing loudly. My other issue is that they begin to serve breakfast at 7 a.m. I was leaving to go to Chobe National park and I had to leave before 7 a.m. The hotel that I stayed in in another part of africa served breakfast at 6:00 a.m., so everyone who had to leave early was able to eat something before leaving. When I went to the dining room at 6:30 a.m. they told me that nothing would be ready before 7 a.m. and handed me some cereal to eat. When I came into the room on Friday afternoon, it had been cleaned, but there was a dead fly sitting on the side of the bathtub, I was grossed out.
delia
6/10 Okay
Jack
2014/7/27
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It has all the bits but the glue is missing!
This hotel has all the things you expect of a good hotel but for some reason it does not come together as a good hotel. When things don't work when you arrive you wonder what is the quality control like? The staff were friendly and helpful and the activities centre staff were very helpful in getting the adventures sorted.