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Jollyboys Backpackers
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8.8
/10
Very Good
208 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Kathy
10.0
/ 10
This was the best hostel experience. The staff was great and I enjoyed the vibe.
Drago
10.0
/ 10
For hostel, this is a very very good accomodation. It is worth of every €. You can go camping, into dorm or private room.
Georsadd
10.0
/ 10
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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34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, Southern, Zambia
Main Facilities
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Swimming Pool
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
What's around Jollyboys Backpackers
34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, Southern, Zambia
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General
Near Livingstone Museum
Location
A stay at Jollyboys Backpackers places you in the heart of Livingstone, steps from Livingstone Museum and a 3-minute drive from Railway Museum. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Victoria Falls Field Museum.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Livingstone Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mukuni Park Curio Market - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Railway Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Maramba Cultural Museum - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Livingstone Reptile Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Zambezi River - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Victoria Falls Field Museum - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Victoria Falls Bridge - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Devil's Pool - 11 km / 6.8 mi
David Livingstone Statue - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Victoria Falls - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Victoria Falls National Park - 17.8 km / 11 mi
Zambezi National Park - 19.1 km / 11.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Livingstone (LVI) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Victoria Falls (VFA) - 33.6 km / 20.9 mi
The preferred airport for Jollyboys Backpackers is Livingstone (LVI).
Facilities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Jollyboys Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include safes and sofa beds, and housekeeping is provided daily.
All facilities in Jollyboys Backpackers
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Exterior
Things to Do
- TV lounge
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Barbecue
General
- Refrigerator (shared)
- Smoking area
- Parking
- Terrace
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Elevator
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
Transportation
- Area shuttle with surcharge
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accessibilty
- Accessible parking
Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop
Sports and Recreations
- Table tennis
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Jollyboys Backpackers
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 20:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Jollyboys Backpackers | 30 |
Another facilities in Jollyboys Backpackers | TV lounge, Spa, Outdoor pool, Picnic area, Garden |
Frequently asked question in Jollyboys Backpackers
What are available facilities at Jollyboys Backpackers?
There are top facilites at Jollyboys Backpackers such as Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Jollyboys Backpackers?
The standard check-in time at Jollyboys Backpackers is starting from 14:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Jollyboys Backpackers provide breakfast?
Yes, Jollyboys Backpackers provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does Jollyboys Backpackers have?
Jollyboys Backpackers is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms does Jollyboys Backpackers have?
Jollyboys Backpackers has 30 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Jollyboys Backpackers
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8.8
Very Good
From 208 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Room Comfort
8.0
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Pawel
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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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Kathy
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This was the best hostel experience. The staff was great and I enjoyed the vibe.
Drago
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
For hostel, this is a very very good accomodation. It is worth of every €. You can go camping, into dorm or private room.
Georsadd
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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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Ankit
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good
JAIME
6.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Jolly Boys is the best in Livingstone for a hostile.
Carl
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The place was amazing
I travelled solo and was worri
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great time, delicious breakfasts, I loved the relax zone.
Wojciech
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Ett ställe med skön atmosfär. Här finns allt du behöver för att koppla av eller ta dig till nya äventyr.
YONGHO
6.0
/10
Reviewed 91 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 91 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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