Jollyboys Backpackers

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8.6
Very Good
From 165 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Ankit
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Leisure
10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Good
JAIME
6.0
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Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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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.
Emily
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10.0
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Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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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.
Jia Dan
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Leisure
8.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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.
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Mei Fang
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6.0
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Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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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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Christopher
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Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Jolly Boys is the best in Livingstone for a hostile.
Carl
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Fitst class hostel with all mod cons. Stayed here at the end of a 20 day motorcycle trip from Cape Town and it was the perfect location to relax following that
Thomas
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Leisure
10.0
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Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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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.
Lucy
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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I first stayed at Jollyboys 20 years ago when I was part of an overland truck trip. This time I brought my husband and children and will most definitely be back again, hopefully in less than another 20 years! The staff are so helpful, the rooms are very clean and comfortable and we had an amazing 4 days here.
Esther
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10.0
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Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

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The place was amazing I travelled solo and was worri
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
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Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

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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.
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Pawel
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

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Great time, delicious breakfasts, I loved the relax zone.
Wojciech
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
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Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

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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.
Selma
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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Ett ställe med skön atmosfär. Här finns allt du behöver för att koppla av eller ta dig till nya äventyr.
YONGHO
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6.0
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Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

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When I made the reservation, it said breakfast was included, but when I asked the reception, they said there was no breakfast service. How will Hotels.COM be responsible for this? I was disappointed that.
Matt
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

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The property was not good for my family. The room’s door had cracks allowing bugs in and the concrete floor was in very poor condition. They refused to give us a refund despite the fact we were there for 30 minutes before leaving to a better location.
Christopher
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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Great
Mercy
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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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,
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Javier
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

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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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Keri
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Business and Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

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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!
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