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# Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

A backpacker's retreat where travelers enjoy authentic local breakfasts while staying connected with in-room WiFi and unwinding with drinks at the bar

## Photo gallery for Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe combines practical comforts with local charm. Start your day with a regional breakfast before exploring. The property offers dry cleaning, a restaurant, and a lobby TV area for catching up on news.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room

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## Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

### View all photos for Double Room

![Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39220000/39219500/39219449/414e30c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Private bathroom 

Daily housekeeping 

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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### Triple Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Private bathroom 

Daily housekeeping 

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

### View all photos for Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

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### Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Daily housekeeping 

- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed

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## About the area

Livingstone is home to Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, while Railway Museum and Livingstone Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Livingstone travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Livingstone.dx2170)

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### What's nearby

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### Getting around

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### Restaurants

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## About this property

### Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

Property highlights 

Consider a stay at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as: 

- Free self-parking
- A front desk safe, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk

Room features 

All guest rooms at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining

### Things to do

- TV in common areas

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Safe at front desk

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)

### Accessibility

- No lift

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Shower
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Restaurant dining guides

### More

- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board on request

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight 

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## Important information

### 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 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 cash 

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

This property does not have any lifts 

### Property is also known as

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe Livingstone

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## Reviews

## Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Staff & service

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

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8 - Good

0

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Travis, Seattle 

5 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The manager was very welcoming. The place was clean, quite n a good vibe. 

##### Travis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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