The Palm River Hotel, Superbly Located Among The Trees On The Banks Of The Mighty Zambezi In Victoria

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The Palm
River Hotel
Superbly located among the trees on the bank of the Zambezi river in Victoria Falls is yet another
development from the ilala Group of Hotels. Their latest establishment, the Palm River Hotel is a
rarity of sort in the Victoria Falls area as the site is situated only about 200 metres away from the
Zambezi river and also north facing allowing every single room of the establishment to not only get
passive solar but also have a stunning view of the mighty Zambezi river.
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various activities on offer in the Victoria The design and placement of the
Falls area. buildings on the site were done in a such
a way that the huge and beautiful trees
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Kerry Van Leenhoff and in consultation are actually nestled among the trees and
with the client drew inspiration from lower than the tree lines so that nothing
Australia’s Queenslander design style. stuck out maintaining the site as natural
Adopting the Queenslander’s high set, as possible.
Everything about the layout and shape of the main building was done
in a sustainable way to preserve future trees on the site such as the one in
the courtyard with even an orchard just adjacent to the dining room.
The Palm River Hotel’s entrance the river as well as access to the
and reception were intentionally pool and outdoor dining area on
positioned on the side to create an the waterfront.The hotel’s reception
open entry way which announces to is aptly positioned so that while
the guest that you actually arrived guests get a view of the waterfront
at the river and allows the guest on arrival they exit on another side
an unmatched panoramic view of as they will be more concerned
the meandering Zambezi river all about checking out and probably
the way to the Zambian side upon their travel back home. All this was
arrival. This view is framed as it purposefully designed to ensure that
were by a bridge which goes from The Palm River’s guests get the best
the main building to the block of experience as well as provide an
rooms, this small bridge was actually easy check out process with a close
designed and styled after the iconic by parking lot, owing to the client’s
Victoria Falls bridge. From under wealth of experience in the tourism
this bridge the guests get a view of industry.
ACCOMMODATIONS

The Palm River Hotel will offer

a total of 73 rooms and suites
spread over seven blocks:
• Block A (Acacia)
• Block B (Baobab)
• Block C (Combretum)
• Block D (Duiker-berry)
• Block E (Ebony)
• Block F (Fig)
• The Palm River Villa
All the standard rooms at INTERIOR DESIGN
The Palm come with a river
facing balcony, twin showers Elegantly appointed with comfort and space in mind, the
as well as a free-standing interior design of the rooms is focused on bringing the outside
bar whilst the honeymoon in, with the stylish use of natural tones, locally sourced materials
suite comes with an added and artwork reflective of the area.
outdoor shower.
The tastefully modern style of the Queenslander is reflected on the
inside as well as the outside, and introduces a new dimension of
luxury, providing guests with every modern convenience to make
their stay as comfortable as possible while maintaining the old-
world charm that is the essence of Victoria Falls.

The well placed rooms all offer expansive views of the riverside
garden from the bedroom balcony, allowing guests to feel up
close and personal with the mighty Zambezi River, even from
within the comfort of their rooms.

As a first-time guest, you arrive, explore, and become thoroughly

immersed in the natural beauty of the river frontage; long before
being confronted with the formalities of checking in at reception.
This is according to the design intent to keep the pleasure of
arriving at the forefront of the experience. Instead of standing at
a reception desk with your back to the view, you are seated at a
comfortable river-facing terrace, where the receptionist brings
you a drink and takes you through an informal briefing.

With Zimbabwe’s idyllic climate, the hotel’s outdoor areas

are favoured by guests, and have received as much design
detailing as the indoor areas. During rare periods of rain, the
main building is able to accommodate all 150 dining guests
indoors, but for most days of the year its huge shutters remain
fully open to the outdoors. Its upper level offers guests a beauty
spa, a cosy library lounge, and a board room opening onto a
private dining terrace.

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Another outstanding feature at The Palm is the lap pool close to
the waterfront, the lap pool which goes against the traditional big
deep pools is becoming increasingly popular as it is not only narrow
and shallow but also comes with health and fitness benefits. This
will also be of great benefit to senior citizens or older guests who
may not necessarily be comfortable being in a swim suit but may
just was to relax and soak their feet in the pool whilst enjoying the
view. From the pool is a walkway that goes all the way to the river
where there is a jetty dinning deck. The walkways on the site made
use of the abundant natural aggregate stone from the Victoria Falls
Rainforest Park which is replicated throughout the scenic routes
of the site. The Palm River Hotel also runs two lovely boats which
actually dock at the jetty dinner table where hotel guests or other
visitors can actually get some refreshments as well as something to
eat before/after going for a cruise.
Apart from the standard rooms and honeymoon These are ideal for families. All this was done with a lot of input from the client to
suites the Palm River Hotel also offers four provide a luxurious experience for the guests and owing to the client’s vast wealth of
luxurious Villas which are for self-catering and experience in the tourism industry.
come with two standard bedrooms, an executive
bedroom upstairs and a shared lounge and kitchen. The client’s quest for sustainability is epitomized with the addition of a solar farm on
Each villa comes with its own swimming pool. the site to cater for the hotel’s power needs ensuring that the Palm River Hotel is truly
a green entity. Another huge attraction for guests or visitors to The Palm will be the
outdoor dining tables and outdoor bar under the huge canopy of trees.

The Client: The Palm River Hotel (ilala Group)

Architect: Bruce Rowlands
Main Contractor: Kiggen Construction
Interior Designer: Kerry Van Leenhoff (Form Studio)
Civil and Structural Engineers: BCHOD
Project Manager: Quinton Sole (Spencer’s Creek)
Consulting Engineers: Emmanuel Consulting Engineers

KEY INFORMATION

Address: Stand 1403, Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls

Tel: +263 (0) 83 28 44737/8/9
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: www.palmriverhotel.com
Opening Date: 1st July 2021
60x Deluxe Rooms (40.3 m2) including two wheelchair
accessible rooms. 1x Palm River Villa inclusive of 3x bedrooms
Well-appointed with modern international standard 4-star hotel Offering the pinnacle of private residing at the Palm River Hotel is
furnishings, all Deluxe Rooms include a private balcony where guests can our exclusive Palm River Villa. Made up of a twin Deluxe Room,
enjoy views of the Zambezi River and the gardens, a spacious bedroom a Honeymoon Suite and an Executive Suite, the secluded and
with writing desk, fixed luggage storage, right and left bedside tables, intimate accommodation option showcases the hotel’s range of
bedside reading lights and a fully equipped tea and coffee station. The elegant, stylish and charming room varieties. The Palm River Villa
clean lines of the contemporary bathroom features an open and spacious comes complete with a shared kitchen, dining area, spacious lounge,
shower, a double vanity for both guests to enjoy their own space and private car park, private swimming pool with an expansive patio
all the amenities necessary to compliment your stay. A generous fixed and garden; shared only with free-roaming wildlife that frequent
wardrobe space includes shelves and ample hanging space. the lush lawns. The secluded space allows for families or small travel
groups to have their own exclusive space, while immersed in the
The Palm River Hotel offers two fully-serviced wheelchair accessible riverside location of the Palm River Hotel.
rooms, both interleading Deluxe Rooms, on the ground floor closest
to the Main Area. The rooms are equipped with multiple hand rails,
carefully positioned to assist with mobility inside the room and bathroom,
and furnished with beds and chairs which will be of optimum height for
disabled access. Alarms and phones are fitted with light and sound alerts.

2x Deluxe Suites inclusive of 2x bedrooms each (151.9m2)

Our Deluxe Suites are situated on the ground floor overlooking the
flowing waters of the Zambezi River and surrounded by lush green
gardens. The suites are made up of two spacious bedrooms including
a large King Deluxe room and a Twin Deluxe room complete with
writing desk, fixed luggage storage, right and left bedside tables, reading
lights and fully equipped tea and coffee station. Centred between the
rooms is a comfortable and contemporary shared lounge area offering
a peaceful space in which to unwind and relax and soak in the tranquil
surroundings.

2x Honeymoon Suites (72.9m2)

Our honeymoon suites are perfectly suited to celebrate recent nuptials,
anniversaries and vow renewals – or just spend time reconnecting in
idyllic luxury, surrounded by the magic and romance of Africa. The
honeymoon suites most stand-out features include a spacious, lush
balconies, nestled in the treetops. Other memorable features include a
relaxing outside lounge and hanging day-bed, as well as a starlit outdoor
shower. The rooms are spacious with king-sized beds, writing desks and
lounge chairs. The bathrooms boast a beautiful bathtub, double shower
and vanity, and separate toilet.

3x Executive Suites (82.3m2)

For those looking for extra privacy and luxury during their stay, the
executive suites perfectly connect a comfortable room with a relaxing
lounge and peaceful balcony area overlooking the Zambezi River.
The rooms are tastefully designed to incorporate the vast space, high
ceilings and open-air setting, without detracting from the beautiful
landscape surrounding the suite. Our executive suites also offer an
intimate dining area, suitable for 4-6 people to enjoy private in-room
dining experiences.

1x Presidential Suite (112.8m2)

The grandest room in the collection is perfectly situated in the centre
of the hotel grounds, with unparalleled views of the Zambezi River. It
features a spacious balcony, where guests are shaded under the branches
of an ancient indigenous tree, as well as a perfectly appointed lounge
area, complete with modern facilities, designed for relaxation and luxury.

The Presidential Suite offers a remarkably spacious room, featuring

a super king-sized bed, private mini-balcony, secluded wardrobe and
changing areas. A beautifully finished bathroom boasts an encompassing
bathtub, double vanity and double shower.
ROOM FACILITIES cocktails, specialty coffees and
fresh fruit juices daily from 10am SUSTAINABILITY
All rooms include: to 10pm.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi The Palm River Hotel is committed to fulfilling
• High quality beds and linen River Deck sustainable practises from early construction right
• Spacious wardrobes through to everyday operations. The hotel strives to
• International & USB charging Built on the edge of the Zambezi decrease its environmental footprint and increase
points River, the River Deck offers an ongoing sustainability where possible.
• Luggage storage idyllic vantage point of the mighty
• Tea and coffee making facilities Zambezi River, its breath taking Environmental preservation
• Water efficient fain fall showers sunsets and a front row seat to view
• Air Conditioning the wealth of wild animal and bird Environmental impact assessments have been
• Laundry Service life along the banks of the river. carried out through every stage of the project
• Hair dryer to ensure as small an environmental footprint
• Writing desk Conferencing and Event Facilities as possible. Contracting teams found ways of
• Private river facing balcony Spacious and privately-appointed, minimising the destruction of the land and adapting
• Complimentary minibar the Palm River Hotel conferencing where necessary to accommodate the changing
restocked daily suites feature panoramic views water levels while, at the same time, preserving the
• Satellite Television and fully serviced amenities, many indigenous trees and natural wildlife habitats
• Digital Safe offering convenience and flexibility with which the property is blessed.
• Ceiling Fan for conferences, meetings, small
• In-room Dining events and gatherings. Suitable for Energy Conservation
maximum groups of 50 people.
GUEST SERVICES The hotel is powered on a unique hybrid system
Beauty Spa combining solar power with hydroelectricity supplied
• Parking by the powerful flow of the Zambezi River. Hot water
• Complimentary shuttle to Unwind and relax, in the hotel’s supplies are powered by solar heated water tanks
Victoria Falls luxurious spa, with tranquil views that heat-exchange with the air conditioning plants
• Complimentary porter of the Zambezi River. The spa’s for maximum efficiency. There is an allowance for the
• Complimentary concierge offerings include a variety of future addition of a solar farm on the site to cater for
service aromatherapy treatments inspired the hotel’s power needs ensuring that the Palm River
• Travel and Activities assistance by the natural surrounds, soothing Hotel is truly a green entity.
• Complimentary welcome drink massages and beauty treatments
• Al-fresco dining experience such as manicures and pedicures. Water Conservation
• 3 swimming pools
• Beauty Spa Swimming Pool With consideration for its surroundings, the hotel has
• Bar & Restaurant with installed a sustainable borehole system equipped
river views A 34m infinity pool in the with its own water purification system.
• Daily serviced rooms and foreground of the main area merges
evening turndown with the horizon and offers a cool Recycling and Waste Reduction
oasis under the shade of towering
Restaurant trees. At night the pool area River - Ra-Ikane River Cruises around the Zambezi River islands Where possible, the hotel endeavours to reuse the
transforms into a starlit wonderland, to provide guests with a panoramic amount of single-use plastic, plastic bottles and
A large al fresco dining area with the use of cleverly illuminated The luxury Ra-Ikane River Cruise view of the upper and lower aluminium cans throughout. Water purification
under a canopy of trees will offer pebbles and lighting. on our historic and intimate Zambezi River and the wildlife and systems will supply safe and clean drinking water in
an à la carte restaurant serving cruise boats, will offer breakfast, birdlife it offers. Each Ra-Ikane glass bottles to allow for reusable and refillable water
breakfast, lunch and dinner to Victoria Falls Town Shuttle birdwatching, lunch and sunset boat has its own crew, made up supplies. The hotel’s recycling efforts include a glass
hotel guests and day visitors. Its activities desk offers an invaluable the 5 National Parks within cruises on the Zambezi River, a of a friendly and knowledgeable crushing machine to allow for re-use, while plastics,
position offers stunning garden A complimentary shuttle bus information asset to help guests 100km of Victoria Falls, offering service exclusive to the Palm River captain, guide and waiter to aluminium and paper will be sorted into correct
views sweeping down and out onto which will run on a regular basis plan their stay and book their unmatched game viewing in Hotel and Ilala Lodge Hotel. ensure a tranquil and memorable waste and passed on to the Victoria Falls Recycling
the flowing waters of the Zambezi throughout the day will transport activities inhouse. untouched wilderness areas. experience onboard. Project for processing and re-use.
River. The cuisine will reflect the guests between The Palm River The well-appointed Ra-Ikane fleet
natural setting, using fresh, local Hotel and Victoria Falls Town, Adventure Historical was built to ensure that each guest More information available: Sustainability in food
ingredients to create unique fusion stopping at the key landmarks for is able to experience the wild www.raikane.com
fare. The restaurant will also offer guests’ convenience: the Victoria Victoria Falls is deemed ‘Africa’s Discover the rich history of Victoria beauty of the Zambezi River in Sourcing local and seasonal products to add to
in-room dining. Falls Rainforest, Ilala Lodge Hotel Adventure Capital’ delivering Falls, from a pre-colonial era and comfort and style. The monohull ROOM RATES the menu will mark a shift to more sustainable
and the various craft markets. everything from helicopter traditional African heritage, through design of the river boars enables food supply. All biodegradable waste matter
Outdoor Bar flights above the Falls, highwire to the early pioneers, explorers them to navigate further up the For room rates please contact will be carefully sorted and placed into an on-
Tours and Activities Desk activities over the 120m and missionaries such as Dr David Zambezi River, through shallow reservations on reservations@ site composting system, which will organically
Set under a canopy of trees in gorges or white-water rafting Livingstone, who journeyed to the river channels and closer to the palmriverhotel.com breakdown and be re-used as organic fertiliser for
the main area, the outdoor bar With so much to see and the rapids beyond the World Victoria Falls, and ignited the first wildlife on the river banks. Phone: +263 (0) 83 2844737/8/9 self-grown food products.
will serve a selection of local do in the Victoria Falls and Wonder, Victoria Falls waterfall. international interest to the area, Mobile : +263 772 327 072
and imported beverages, wines, surrounding area, the tours and Adventure also awaits within over 200 years ago. The cruises follow a circular route www.palmriverhotel.com