Title: Jollyboys Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=14704528&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Jollyboys Backpackers Travelers can rejuvenate with spa treatments near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, enjoy made-to-order breakfasts, and relax in the garden or take a swim ## Photo gallery for Jollyboys Backpackers ![View from room - Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/4ebd8a35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a3dff809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/4b334803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, bed sheets - Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/f68674a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/6741b458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Jollyboys Backpackers provides a peaceful getaway with practical amenities for travelers seeking comfort. Guests can book massages and manicures, cool off in the outdoor pool, and use free WiFi in common areas while enjoying the garden setting. 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Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a848b132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/ed75dee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/c59d7c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/cf1a24d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room, Ensuite ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a1a32841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory) ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a84bc3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory) ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Single Room Ensuite ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/fa5589ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room Ensuite 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a1a32841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Single Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/ed75dee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/52a43550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Women only ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm) ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/52a43550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm) ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Garden view - Sleeps 9 - 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Room (7 Bed Private Dorm) ![In-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14710000/14704600/14704528/a84bc3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (7 Bed Private Dorm) ### Highlights Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 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[Visit our Livingstone travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Livingstone.dx2170) [View more Hostels in Livingstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Livingstone-Hostels.d2170-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-17.84795%2C25.85450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r-YNQFbzy7vSSza5nBxHVf4DlOg=) 34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone ### What's nearby - ![A great way to get introduced to the Zambezi river and it's wildlife. We got really close to a lot of hippos and crocs. The boat offers a full bar so sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the beauty Africa has to offer. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2170/2bb84ed1-0208-4c53-b95e-039b24f82143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park 4 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Livingstone Museum 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mukuni Park Curio Market 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Railway Museum 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Devil's Pool 12 min drive \- 8.6 miles ### Getting around - Livingstone (LVI) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Shungu Pool Terrace 10 min drive - The Boma 16 min drive - Victoria Falls Waterfront 8 min drive - The Lookout Café 13 min drive - The Three Monkeys 11 min drive ## About this property ### Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel near Livingstone Museum Located close to Railway Museum, Jollyboys Backpackers provides free airport pick-up, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a water dispenser - A gift shop, a front desk safe and a lift - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Jollyboys Backpackers offer amenities, such as safes. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 to 8 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Books - Outdoor pool - Table tennis - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - 2 treatment rooms - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Manicures/pedicures - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Single sofa bed ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Ceiling fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 9 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Cashless transactions are available Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel Livingstone Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone Jollyboys Backpackers Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Jollyboys Backpackers have a pool? ### Is Jollyboys Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Jollyboys Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at Jollyboys Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Jollyboys Backpackers? ### Does Jollyboys Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Jollyboys Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Jollyboys Backpackers Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 92 8 - Good 61 6 - Okay 20 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I loved my time at Jollyboys, everyone was so friendly and helpful, the food was amazing and the room was spacious, clean and comfy. I'll definitely be back. ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I stayed in a room with on suit, which was well equipped and had every thing one would need. Place had a good chilled vibe with offering for get togethers in the evening which is ideal for solo travels. Staff friendly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d05761dc-d8a5-4b31-82b5-8b17fbd12313-1754077023208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pawel 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay with interesting company Great time, delicious breakfasts, I loved the relax zone. ##### Pawel Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mei Fang 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable stay Cheap beer at the bar and air-conditioned room was nice except for mosquitoes. Gardener and housekeepers were more friendly than bar n reception staff. Overall, we had a good rest after long camping trip through Africa. The hotels.com booking said one way transfer is free. But, only pick up is free, drop off is USD 5 per person. The listing info is wrong and hotels.om agent didn't care to honour the service. As a long term customer of hotels.com , I was really disappointed. ##### Mei Fang Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great feel about place and very helpful staff ##### Mark Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wojciech 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Good stay in nice place The staff was very friendly, rooms and infrastructure were clean. Place with good style. Only drawback was that we had to wait around hour for breakfast. It is a safe place that I can recommend to everyone. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A788871A4057EC652D8C87F2102E839C032F6A351738146453852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E567077D941CB3B0CB619FA9737AACED2EE0D0971738146454435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C8E773CC5627EE88755D5D748A5A367008042DE61738146454117.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41398730C9B513D31FE753B0FDABC28061F83E741738146454788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Wojciech Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very helpful with booking transfers and activities. Lots to do in the area ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jolly’s Absolute bliss!! It’s my home away from home! The staff is amazing ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7AB5A8133E0F1E8110050E2C0B5CDCF16597D8D61714994760026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EA152BEBEECE34DFF8DA475603136C358DECCEBF1714994759857.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jolly’s Absolute bliss!! It’s my home away from home! The staff is amazing ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7AB5A8133E0F1E8110050E2C0B5CDCF16597D8D61714994760026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EA152BEBEECE34DFF8DA475603136C358DECCEBF1714994759857.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Understandable why Jollyboys is a back-to-back top hostel champ. Great staff. Chill space. ##### Kenneth Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eurico 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back. ##### Eurico Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Khushnidjon 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good price-quality ratio! Very nice experience! Good location, clean rooms, nice territory, affordable prices, both - rooms and kitchen/bar. Price-quality ratio is high. You get quality for the price you pay here. ##### Khushnidjon Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very well run and nice amenities. A/C in the dorm was a huge plus. It’s a very social place, great for meeting other guests and locals. Staff is fantastic. You can’t help but enjoy it here. ##### Gary Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Javier 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The best Hostel in Zambia The service of the hostel was excellent, I am very hoary to choose stay with them, everything clean, nice rooms, they have a lot of options, for couples, friends, backpackers, families, has everything, if you want party, if you want relax, any plan they have. The staff sooooo friendly, RUTH!!! was amazing she helped us with some requirements, The atmosphere is so nice, we were sad to don't stay longer because deserves stay minimum 5 days, and also because they have a lot of activities!!! ##### Javier Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr M 23 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Stay Really good stay. Great value for money. Brought the family which is not what one usually does with a hostel/backpackers type place, but it was great and I would do it again. Well run and managed by staff - very helpful all around. I will probably need to go back down to Livingstone again in December and will stay here again. ##### Mr M Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 21 Apr 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Overpriced The place is okay but not worth the money. The common areas are nice and have lot of areas to relax. However, over 50USD per night is too pricey for a room without wifi. The communal kitchen is lacking equipment and only has one portable stove. The whole place could need some freshening up. The activities they offer are overpriced. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jia Dan 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hostel was fine and the single room with AC is quite nice for Africa. There’s widespread power shortage and the hotel has backup generators to make up for it. Internet is from starlink so it’s pretty fast. The downside is they’re cash and crypto only for the restaurant, bar, and travel. The ATMs are quite far and having to withdrawal 100s of USD worth of money just to pay for an activity is super annoying. The restaurant food is mediocre and kind of expensive for what it is but there’s really nothing else around in town. The transport they offer is significantly more than what you’d get off the street but at least they are very timely and responsive. The tour prices are a bit higher and you’re better off booking some of those online through other operators, especially if you don’t have cash. In Zambia it’s about $8-10 USD per ATM withdrawal so things do add up. Lastly, Zimbabwe side seems to have more bars, restaurants, and a more lively atmosphere than Livingstone but Zambia side has more activities like rafting and rhino trek so it’s better to split your time between both sides. ##### Jia Dan Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rirhandzu 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### awesome stay It was amazing , the receptionist has the best service. the outside showers need to be washed every now and then because they were dirty ##### Rirhandzu Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mercy 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### We had lots of fun at JollyBoys I had an absolute blast at JollyBoys. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was vibrant and relaxed, with a wonderful vibe that's hard to find elsewhere. The highlight of our stay was definitely the paint and sip session with Eric Miti, what a fantastic experience. The reception staff and entire team were amazing, going above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable. I wouldn't hesitate to return to JollyBoys. If you're looking for a warm, lively, and unforgettable experience, look no further! Highly recommended, ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/49009BCA6D77A89617A92CC7EA4EAA54B72700DF1734196560924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mercy Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice time Our room was very nice - the beds were comfortable and the room was nicely decorated . The downside was that the bathroom door did not have a latch, so it would not stay closed. Also the bath mat was not very clean. The breakfast was good and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Pamela Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alli 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room was clean and air-condition were nice. Food was good. Staff were friendly. Pool were nice and clean. There was own kitchen for guests, it was really good and handy. Because of covernment the power was off for 8hours per day. There wasnt ability to pay with card, only with cash. ##### Alli Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keri 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great if you’re a backpacker. Facilities are very good for that type of tourist to be fair. We however are not backpackers - we booked an en suite room out of desperation because we left it too late to book and are on a budget. Never again. We didn’t expect the Ritz but stained sheets and tide marks where the cleaner didn’t clean surfaces thoroughly are not my idea of good accommodation. The one good thing was that the air con was fab and they were generous with their generator hours during load shedding. Oh, and the guard waa very helpful when we needed help with a puncture! ##### Keri Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Raesibe 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jollyboys could do with more TLC Jollyboys was the first hostel in Livingstone which I can appreciate. Pros: The staff were absolutely amazing, Moyo, Mallias, George to name a few. Those people are gems. Thank you to the staff for also arranging my activities and ensuring that I explored Livingstone. The restaurant had great food and a nice vibe during the day. Cons: The WiFi does not reach the rooms. I booked a private room and yet I could only use the WiFi when I was in the common areas, this was highly inconvenient. The bathrooms need help. Between the showers, and the actual toilets you could tell that it was all old and could do with a facelift. My overall stay at Jollyboys was okay. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AD648462E63C9F53C9E0782EB12B98B644F7B39F1721763938613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0B5B0BD7FA9B0CEA753938257A6F8352AFF674151721763943843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A5281A2CB71C871959A990BF1A4DBF11697A89281721763942871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Raesibe Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Outstanding stay Thank you Jollyboys for an amazing time in Livingstone. Sam, Lloyd and Moyo were always most helpful. Memory too was very kind and knowledgeable. Even though the country overall is struggling with load shedding, Jollyboys did a wonderful job with making sure we had electricity. The most that i can remember being without was 4 fours hours in the dorm but light was still available near and around the bar. The bar/restaurant has really good food (the chicken sandwiches with fries, the free veggie dinner and the french toast with eggs) and the portions were good. Be sure to speak with staff on arrival about interested activities because some bucket list items dont happen everyday (rafting/Chobe). I'd recommend Jollyboys over and over as a quality, clean and cost conscience accommodation in Livingstone. I did visit a competitor which was not bad, however it was not as nice as Jollyboy's. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sampsa 8 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### It partly ruined my trip to Zambia I can't recommend it. On the next day after our arrival, our room was visited twice on the same day without permission when we were out of the room. They left the lock open after their visit. A hundred dollars was stolen from my wallet - not all of the money, just some. So was it someone from the staff? 100 dollars is a big money and stealing is disgusting. The manager offered us a room upgrade and free breakfast as compensation. I can appreciate that but how do you compensate the feeling of safety we lost on our first day after arrival? We thought you as our friends, not enemies. But a friend doesn't steal from you so the rest of the visit I felt like being with enemies. I'm surprised no one else has reported about the stealing and the reviews are so good? This made me so sad and affected my view of the whole Zambia and Livingstone. Pros: - nice pool area - the bar has both food and drinks with good prices - it was mango season, free delicious mangos everywhere - we were offered some compensation after the theft - free airport and falls shuttle Cons: - not safe, they can break in your room and steal your stuff - we got a lot of tickly bites on our bodies, I think it's because of bed bugs - spiders, lizards and mosquitos in rooms because the doors have holes etc. - the power sockets were not working in the room we got upgraded to, they promised to fix it but no one did nothing - not actually "we love you" kind of happy customer service. 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