Jollyboys Backpackers

Property class: 3
Suburban hostel with outdoor pool, near Livingstone Museum

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Jollyboys Backpackers is just 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the airport and offers free pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $32
$37 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bedside table, a green backpack, and a metal rack with bags.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, mosquito nets, an air conditioning unit, and a person reading a book.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a hanging mosquito net, a quilted window treatment, and a standing fan.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a fan, a wooden table, and a window.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a bedside table with a radio, and a potted plant.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a sink, and two paintings on the walls.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with brick walls, a window, and a trash bin.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bedside table, a green backpack, and a metal rack with bags.

Single Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a sink, and two paintings on the walls.

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a hanging mosquito net, a quilted window treatment, and a standing fan.

Single Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A room with a brick wall, a bunk bed, a red wardrobe, and a wooden door.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with a brick wall, a bunk bed, a red wardrobe, and a wooden door.

Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with brick walls, a window, and a trash bin.

Room (7 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with brick walls, a window, and a trash bin.

Room (6 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with brick walls, a window, and a trash bin.

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Devil's Pool - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive
  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 53 min drive
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Spice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Travelers Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪S'lo Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Boma - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Jollyboys Backpackers

  • Jollyboys Backpackers is just 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the airport and offers free pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

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 (9 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Free airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Jollyboys Backpackers Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was clean and a nice place to relax. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was enjoyed by many guests, with some even receiving takeaway options and finding it very good. (5 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food with good portions and a nice atmosphere. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best budget stays I have ever had. Lovely staff and the 6 bed female dorm was soaius, calm and cool. The facilities and use of kitchen - can't fault it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with loads of activities every day, free bus to Victoria falls by 10 am daily, clean kitchen and bathrooms , the staff are amazing and super helpful, it was an AMAZING stay. I made loads of friends . Their breakfast is amazing . I recommend it! It was my first time in a hostel , they had private rooms so I stayed in d private room, the community was fantastic
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10/10 Exceptional

Third time I have stayed there and will be back, great place for a few days rest. Food is good there but takes a small lifetime to come out
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for exploring the area. Accommodations were unique and gorgeous! Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the best hostel experience. The staff was great and I enjoyed the vibe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay with interesting company

Great time, delicious breakfasts, I loved the relax zone.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

The hostel itself is great and I really like it. Is very well located, has great vibe and very helpful staff. There is a kitchen, bar/restaurant, swimming pool, lots of sitting space available, very clean and well maintained bathroom and toilets and lots of power sockets available. The internet is decent. Really lots of very positive things about the hostel. There is one negative thing though. We stayed in a private room. The room itself is pretty bad and needs urgent renovation. The mattress was good, but that's it. Doors have an issue closing it, no air conditioning (luckily we were in winter time), dirty walls and ceiling, pretty bad other furniture and quite tight room for a couple. I'd have given 5* if the private room is better.
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6/10 Good

The hostel is well run and private rooms at the back are good.The reception staff were efficient and friendly. The bar staff will be extra nice to female guests and extra grumpy with males. Food was generally good.
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8/10 Very good

Great feel about place and very helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful with booking transfers and activities. Lots to do in the area
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I appreciated the free airport pickup, although I did have to wait a little while. The hostel is quite close to the airport, so the transfer wasn’t long. I booked a private room and believe I was upgraded, it had air conditioning and a spacious bathroom, which made my stay very comfortable. Since I had to leave early most days, the staff kindly prepared takeaway breakfasts for me, and they were tasty. The only downside was that coffee wasn’t included with the free breakfast. The location is convenient, with a grocery store within walking distance, and I felt safe and secure throughout my stay. Overall, I had a great experience here. In fact, I would have preferred to stay here for my entire trip rather than splitting my stay with the Zimbabwe side, mainly because of how good my experience here, and it’s very affordable too!
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10/10 Exceptional

Jolly’s

Absolute bliss!! It’s my home away from home! The staff is amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Jolly’s

Absolute bliss!! It’s my home away from home! The staff is amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Understandable why Jollyboys is a back-to-back top hostel champ. Great staff. Chill space.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.