Caribbea Bay Resort

3.0 star property
Kariba beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Fitness facility
Exterior
Front of property
Sports facility
Library

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is CA $314
CA $368 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
425 Impala Drive, Kariba

What's nearby

  • Kariba Dam - 9 min drive
  • Siavonga Market - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagles Rest Resort - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Caribbea Bay Resort

At Caribbea Bay Resort, you can spend time at the beach playing volleyball. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness center. The Terrace Patio Restaur serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a children's pool.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 83 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach volleyball

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hospital bed available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Terrace Patio Restaur - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZWL 200 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZWL 20 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs ZWL 20 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Caribbea Bay
Caribbea Bay Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort
Caribbea Bay Resort Kariba
Caribbea Bay Hotel And Casino Resort
Caribbea Bay Hotel Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort Hotel
Caribbea Bay Resort Kariba
Caribbea Bay Resort Hotel Kariba

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribbea Bay Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Caribbea Bay Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Caribbea Bay Resort?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Caribbea Bay Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Caribbea Bay Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Caribbea Bay Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZWL 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Caribbea Bay Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Caribbea Bay Resort and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a waterslide. Caribbea Bay Resort also has a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Caribbea Bay Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Terrace Patio Restaur.
Does Caribbea Bay Resort have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Caribbea Bay Resort like?
Caribbea Bay Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Lake Kariba.

Caribbea Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

There were more than 5 spiders in that room and we had to spend the night chasing them.
Jasper, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

I liked everything except for the fact that the menu does not give many options.
Audrey, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Priscilla, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Leona, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious and have air conditioning that works. A Fridge in the room was quite handy. Lovely shower cubicles. Mosquito repellant spray in the restaurant for dinners was exceptional. Food was a hit and miss and also expensive for the quality. Disappointed with bath towels in the room, stained, old and, unpleasant. A good clear out of these is required by the Housekeeping team.
Trudy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The staff were very helpful and accommodating but overall there needs to be a big change as it felt like a motel to me and not a resort as the name suggests.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clive, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Webster, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Proximity to the Lake with a very good view
Alois, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

A great location
A great location. With a few simple improvememts it could be a very special hotel. Information lacking at check in about meal times, etc. A map would have been useful forvsuch a large complex. Frustrating to find pools locked and toilets out if order. Food good but service a liitle slow. Staff friendly and helpful but lacking direction.
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Caribbea bay: A place to relax with family
What a beautiful place to stay!.I will definitely come back again.The staff was so freindly and professional.
Devaris, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Had issues at check in, hotel struggled to find the booking and payment confirmation. Issues with your systems coordinating? Other issue, only serving instant coffee is a no no! 🙈
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Juha, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

My two cents
Unhappy when the hotel brought in a very noisy dozor to pave the water front at a time the hotel was full and guests were at the restaurant for breakfast/lunch. Very inconsiderate and disrespectful to guests. I was not impressed at the lack of variety and choice at the restaurant. This being an Easter weekend the hotel didn't prepare any special menu or event. Seems the resort was under managed or has no business creativity for special occasions. There are too many men (old) serving at the restaurant and service is extremely slow and ineffective. The young girls seem to get frustrated at the lack of leadership and efficiency. However, I was pleased at the friendly service by the receptionists and housekeeping staff.
Girmay, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bad experience saved by management
Having stayed at Caribbea Bay 30 years ago I had very high expectations and should not have been disappointed when the hotel did not live up to my expectations as it is now 30 years older, with little maintenance undertaken. We were booked into a standard room and were dismayed to find the curtains hanging haphazardly, bath and bathroom walls covered in mildew and roofs on the adjoining units missing and our view obscured by a run down block with stains and leaking gutters. Walking through the hotel we noticed that most of the building were in a similar state of disrepair, the second pool was not working and the "beach"had been washed away. We did not wish to raise these issues, but after persistence by Maureen (F & B Manageress) we discussed the matter with the GM - Amanda Matema - and what a fantastic lady. She conceded the hotel's weaknesses and confirmed that they were busy with upgrades, were repairing the pool and the beach had been washed away 3 days previously in a serious storm. Whilst she could not refund any monies, she did arrange for an upgrade to a Villa and what a difference and this saved our holiday as the room was spacious, well maintained and had a fantastic view. I highly rate the professionalism of the staff but would not recommend the standard rooms until the renovations and upgrades are complete.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Although renovations were being carried out at the hotel (which we didn't know until we arrived) there was very minimal noise and staff were very helpful
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good place for a short break
Very hot area, but the pool and the water slide make it an enjoyable experience. It would have been better if they opened up the second pool (to reduce the number of people in the one pool). The staff is great and very accommodating, with the restaurant offering a really great selection of food. My wife and I spend 4 nights there and we enjoyed it. It was a very relaxing experience which would recommend to anyone looking for a break from the usual.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The best view but the hotel needs tlc and good management all round
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Shocking food
I think that the overall stay was fine but not a place that we would like to spend more than 1 night at the food and drinks were very over priced and it was a battle to get hot water in the rooms, the staff was very friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Can't imagine anything better in Victoria Falls
The room was good. The service great. The setting ideal. Made our stay in Vic falls all the better. Can really recommend the place
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Andreas, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bel hôtel au bord du lac Kariba
D’architecture exotique, très bel hôtel en bordure de lac, cadre magnifique : c’est superbe. Le personnel est très aimable, disponible et de service. Le petit déjeuner est moyen et les repas à la carte sont correctes pour 40 USD. Dans l’hôtel, une agence tour operator très bien avec 2 heures dans le bush pour voir les gros animaux d’Afrique de près pour 45 USD par personne : à faire absolument et cette agence propose aussi un transport par taxi à 250 USD entre Kariba et Harare. Voir également le petit marché artisanal typique sur la plage de l’hôtel. En résumé, c’est un Hôtel que je recommande.
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